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Commencement of a dream: A father, Husband and first-gen Graduate’s Unconventional Path

Christine O Bellport — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:26:51 +0000

Commencement of a dream: A father, Husband and first-gen Graduate’s Unconventional Path

Jeff LaSee didn’t follow the traditional college path, but through heart, grit and the support of those who believed in him, he turned a lifelong dream into a degree and a legacy for his family.

Christine O Bellport Sun, 05/18/2025 - 08:26

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Bridging education and industry: UW-Platteville’s innovative offering for working families

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:20:43 +0000

Bridging education and industry: UW-Platteville’s innovative offering for working families

UW-Platteville's Engineering Partnerships is offering a path for working adults to earn engineering degrees, allowing them to balance career, family and education. Students can advance their careers without relocating or sacrificing personal commitments.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 02/11/2025 - 10:20

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UW-Platteville announces new transfer agreement with UCLA Extension, new emphasis

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:49:29 +0000

UW-Platteville announces new transfer agreement with UCLA Extension, new emphasis

UW-Platteville announces a new transfer agreement with UCLA Extension and adds an aerospace manufacturing engineering emphasis to its online Master of Science in Engineering.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 05/14/2024 - 08:49

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Recent grad accelerates career through bachelor’s to master’s pathway

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:49:40 +0000

Recent grad accelerates career through bachelor’s to master’s pathway

Connor Trempe enrolled in UW-Platteville's Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathway, allowing him to graduate with two degrees in just five years and excel his career as a software engineer.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 09/25/2023 - 08:49

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Jean Seely: PM alumna builds career to new heights as CEO

Alison S Parkins — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:10 +0000

Jean Seely: PM alumna builds career to new heights as CEO

As the chief executive officer of the independent consultant firm, Seely Inc., Jean Seely is a professional of many interests. Wishing to further develop her skills, she returned to school in 2017, earning a master's in project management.

Alison S Parkins Tue, 09/19/2023 - 15:00

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UW-Platteville celebrates 45 years of pioneering distance education

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:54:30 +0000

UW-Platteville celebrates 45 years of pioneering distance education

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has hit another milestone in its storied history as a pioneer in distance education. This year marks the 45th year the university has provided high-quality distance education to students across the globe.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 09/18/2023 - 07:54

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‘Life-changing experience’: Reflecting on 2023 Short-Term Faculty-Led programs

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:00:54 +0000

‘Life-changing experience’: Reflecting on 2023 Short-Term Faculty-Led programs

Imagine a world where you can travel to another country, immerse yourself in its culture and earn college credits simultaneously. At UW-Platteville, this is a reality through the Short-Term Faculty-Led courses. Last academic year, more than 130 students had the opportunity to participate in these programs during the winterim and summer semesters. Under the guidance of UW-Platteville faculty members, students explored places like London, Rome, Ecuador, Thailand, Austria, Spain, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:00

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Veteran alumna leads with service

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:46:08 +0000

Veteran alumna leads with service

Natalie Isensee's attraction to the military stemmed, in part, from the numerous leadership opportunities it presented. However, her time in service offered her much more than anticipated. Natalie has since utilized her skillset and experiences to give back to her fellow veterans, her community and the university.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 09/01/2023 - 09:46

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Honor lists of undergraduate distance education students announced

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:56:34 +0000

Honor lists of undergraduate distance education students announced

The Office of Professional Program Support proudly announces the undergraduate distance students who made their academic department's respective honors list this past spring.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 08/21/2023 - 14:56

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Answering the call of duty: BSCJ student overcomes obstacles to better himself and community

Alison S Parkins — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:10:18 +0000

Answering the call of duty: BSCJ student overcomes obstacles to better himself and community

Dawson Keller is a current student in UW-Platteville's online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Program, but as an officer with the McFarland Police Department, he is already making an impact in his community.

Alison S Parkins Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:10

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