After a fantastic — albeit cold — December commencement ceremony to cap the fall semester, we dive into the holiday season. Students, if you’re looking to stay ahead on your path to graduation, courses are available during the winterim term, which begins Jan. 4. Learn more about taking a winterim class at UW-Whitewater.
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Undergraduate research drives alum to dream career |
Undergraduate research at UW-Whitewater opens doors for students and allows them to gain critical soft skills built through hands-on learning with experienced faculty. Tyler Brasington, who earned a B.S. in environmental science in 2017, used his connections made through undergraduate research and a travel study to Yellowstone National Park to launch his dream career working with grizzly bears in one of the country’s most beautiful geographic areas.
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Today: Deadline to register a student org
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If you’re hoping to start a new student organization during the spring 2026 semester, complete the student org recognition process. Recognized student organizations receive tabling access at involvement fairs, ability to reserve rooms on campus, and utilization of org resources.
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| Willies, located inside the University Center, is open this week Monday-Thursday, Dec. 15-18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All other Warhawk Dining locations on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses are closed this week.
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We distribute dozens of achievements through our Merit platform each year. Is there a student achievement out there that you believe is worthy of further recognition? Please e-mail umc@uww.edu to submit your idea.
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Students earn accolades at regional business conference
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A total of 13 Warhawks excelled in competition at the Pi Sigma Epsilon Fall Conference on Nov. 13-15 in Kent, Ohio.
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Football, volleyball student-athletes named all-conference
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Members of the UW-Whitewater football and volleyball teams were selected All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the 2025 season.
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Men’s wheelchair basketball roster revealed
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The UW-Whitewater men's wheelchair basketball team entered the 2025-26 season as a 14-time intercollegiate wheelchair basketball national champion.
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Kudos to John Vodenlich, head baseball coach, who will present “Fundamental Baseball That Wins Games” at the 2026 American Baseball Coaches Association Convention on Jan. 10 in Columbus, Ohio. Vodenlich’s Warhawks won the 2025 NCAA Division III national championship in June. John Vodenlich »
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Kudos to Cristian Abdala, a finance major from Niles, Illinois, who finished among the top 7% of runners at the 2025 Madison Marathon. Abdala currently serves as president of the Warhawk Marathon Club.
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Jennifer Betters-Bubon, professor of counselor education and department chairperson, was featured in the Fitchburg Star after being named recipient of the 2026 Wisconsin School Counselor Educator Award by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association.
Jennifer Betters-Bubon »
| A research paper co-authored by Ruth Hansen, associate professor of management, on impulse giving — or “checkout charity” — was cited in a pair of national publication articles. Washington Post » | Kiplinger »
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Photo gallery: 2025 winter commencement
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Nearly 900 graduates were recognized Saturday at UW-Whitewater’s winter commencement ceremony. Commencement photos »
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Photo gallery: 2025 Gala Concert
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UW-Whitewater’s Department of Music held its annual Gala Concert on Dec. 6 at The Young, the 30th in-person concert in the event’s history. The holiday benefit included performances from UW-Whitewater’s vocal ensembles inspired by the grandeur of the silver screen. Gala Concert photos »
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