University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Recent News About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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UWO prepares for increased enrollment in honors college
The Honors College at UW Oshkosh is preparing for a significant increase in student enrollment this fall, while also expanding its academic offerings and experiences. The college will introduce a new Honors College residence hall community.
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UW Oshkosh alumna Blair Braun earns Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Blair Braun, a 2018 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) psychology graduate and current assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin Platteville, will be honored this fall with the UWO 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
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Wisconsin: White students most represented ethnicity at Winnebago County universities in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the university in Winnebago County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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UWO alumnus Shane Carter receives distinguished alumni award
Shane Carter, a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) nursing alumnus and president of Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, will be honored with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award during Homecoming weekend this fall. Carter, who holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from UWO, has made significant contributions to the healthcare sector.
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Parents train nursing students after son's fatal bee sting
Matt Olsen, a UW Oshkosh nurse anesthesia student, holds a practice EpiPen during a Do It For Dillon training session.
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh honors alumna Zoe Dahse with outstanding young alumni award
A recent University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumna who turned an internship abroad with the International Atomic Energy Agency into a high-level career just a couple of years after graduation is being honored with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
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UW Oshkosh alumni achieve notable successes across various fields
Henry “Butch” Blanke, a 1979 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, has emerged victorious in the unofficial Yahtzee World Championship. Blanke, from Black Earth, defeated Lori Rooker, a 1980 alumna from Sheboygan. The tournament has its roots in Clemens Residence Hall nearly five decades ago.
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UW Oshkosh mourns loss of alumni and faculty
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community mourns the loss of several alumni and faculty members who passed away in recent months.
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High schoolers explore freshwater science at UW Oshkosh summer camp
Maddie Murphy, from the Chicagoland area, plans to study environmental science after finishing high school.
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates secure high employment rates before finishing studies
Nearly eight out of ten Titans from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's class of 2022-23 graduated with a career opportunity in Wisconsin and an average starting salary 2.7 percent higher than the previous class.
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UWO alumnus Alan Freitag to receive Distinguished Alumni Award
Alan Freitag ’73, professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and retired military officer, will be honored with a 2024 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award during Homecoming weekend this fall.
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Universities of Wisconsin launch new direct admit program for qualified seniors
High school seniors will begin receiving admissions offers from the Universities of Wisconsin next week under the new Direct Admit Wisconsin program, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today.
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Winnebago County's basketball teams receive $568,598 in 2023
Winnebago County's basketball collegiate teams received $568,598 in funding for the 2023 season.
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College students in Winnebago County did not receive any funding in athletically-related financial aid in 2023
Winnebago County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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UWO alumna Ali Nussbaum receives Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Alexandra “Ali” Nussbaum, a laboratory information systems professional and active volunteer, will receive the 2024 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Outstanding Young Alumni Award during Homecoming weekend this fall.
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University prepares alumni for local governance roles
Austin Hammond, far right, meets with leaders in the office of Wisconsin Rep. Michael Schraa in 2022.
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How much did Winnebago County spend on women's football teams in 2023?
Women's football teams from Winnebago County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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How much did Winnebago County spend on men's football teams in 2023?
Men's football teams from Winnebago County received $590,253 during the 2023 season, up 10.5% from the previous year.
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UWO launches inaugural women's wrestling team with athletes from ten states
A motivated group of new Titans is eager to help start a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) women’s wrestling program this fall. Among them are future biomedical engineers, prospective elementary teachers, and students from various other majors.
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UW Oshkosh Alumni Board elects seven new members
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alumni Association’s board of directors has elected seven new members who began their service on July 1. The 24-member volunteer board aims to build connections among alumni, students, and the University.