Halloween is this week, which means spring registration season for classes starting in January 2026 is right around the corner. Don’t let the course registration process scare you — check WINS for your registration date and time, familiarize yourself with Stellic, UW-Whitewater’s new academic planning tool, and contact your academic advisor with questions.
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Chancellor King named a top executive in southern Wisconsin |
The Milwaukee Business Journal selected Chancellor Corey A. King as a 2025 C-Suite Star in the Top Executive category. Chancellor King, the only higher education leader among honorees, has overseen three straight years of enrollment growth and instilled a Warhawk Bold mentality at the university
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First-Gen Celebration Reception
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Join us at noon outside of Roberta’s Art Gallery on Monday, Nov. 3, as we kick off National First-Generation College Celebration week with a reception, exhibit, and remarks. Listen to a brief program that includes Chancellor Corey A. King and other first-gen Warhawks from 12-12:30, and enjoy light refreshments and the exhibit, which showcases first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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| This week: Roberta’s Art Gallery exhibit
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The "Ofrenda de Día de Muertos" exhibit runs Oct. 27-Nov. 3 in Roberta’s Art Gallery. Explore this tradition honoring departed loved ones with offerings and join us Tuesday, Oct. 28, for a reception at 6 p.m. followed by an open house from 7-8 p.m. This event — presented with the Spanish Club, Latinos Unidos, and the departments of World Languages and Cultures and Race and Ethnic Studies — is free and open to the public.
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| Friday: Escape Rooms on campus
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Enjoy four themed rooms at UC Live’s Escape Rooms this Friday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability, with games and activities while you wait, but sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot. This event is free for enrolled UW-Whitewater students.
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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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UW-Whitewater places 179 student teachers in the region
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A total of 179 Warhawks are representing the university as student teachers at schools in Wisconsin, Illinois, and other neighboring states during the 2025 fall semester.
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| Students excel in state sales competition
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Four marketing majors led UW-Whitewater to a runner-up finish at the 2025 Great Northwoods Sales Warm-Up on October 9-11 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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| 2025 Whitewater Symphony Orchestra
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A total of 43 students will perform in the university's Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra during the 2025-26 academic year.
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Kudos to Michael Wessely, outreach program manager in the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, whose poetry, "Adrift," was selected to be published in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ 2025-26 Wisconsin’s Great Waters calendar. Michael Wessely »
Kudos to Elizabeth Thelen, executive director of the Whitewater University Innovation Center, who was part of the panel “Building Bridges Through Conversations” at the University Economic Development Association Annual Summit on October 6-8 in Huntsville, Alabama. Elizabeth Thelen »
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Ben Smith, director of operations at the University Center, was interviewed on WORT FM in Madison about GLEAM, an annual evening art and light exhibit he co-created that concluded over the weekend. Ben Smith »
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Jon Spike, AI special assistant to the provost, has launched the UWW AI Podcast for discussions on how the university is navigating artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, research and the community. Listen on Spotify » | Listen on Apple »
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Veterans Week set for Nov. 10-14
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A week to honor and celebrate all who served and those who continue to serve in our nation’s military, Veterans Week at UW-Whitewater begins Nov. 10. Programming includes on-campus events each day throughout the week, including the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. Veteran Week 2025 »
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Homecoming takes center stage at UW-Whitewater
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Students, faculty, staff, alums and community members celebrated Homecoming 2025 last week, uniting with new and old friends to make new memories and celebrate being a part of the Warhawk family. Festivities included student activities, alumni reunions, the Homecoming parade and football game, and more. View gallery »
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You’re invited to attend the Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon in the University Center’s Hamilton Room. Engage with students, faculty and staff about research conducted by students and experience the benefits of this high-impact practice firsthand. Undergraduate Research »
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Interested in checking one of your courses off the list over the winter break? Registration for Winterim, a three-week session designed to help keep students on track for graduation, opens today. Most courses are offered online — allowing you to gain credit from the comfort of your own home. Winterim »
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