KENOSHA, Wis. – The new multipurpose indoor turf center in the Sports & Activity Center at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will be dedicated as the Rick Kilps Center, Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin announced on Monday. The facility name honors the legendary Rick Kilps, a 1975 graduate that served the University for more than 25 years in various […]
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UW System recognizes UW-Parkside’s Dr. Francis Mann as a 2021 Regent Scholar for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2021 Regent Scholar Awards, including UW-Parkside Associate Professor and Department of Chemistry Co-Chair Dr. Francis “Frannie” Mann. Dr. Mann joins her colleagues Dr. Haijian Sun from UW-Whitewater and Dr. Ava Udvadia from UW-Milwaukee as this year’s Regent Scholar recipients. They will […]
Educator of the Week: Nancy Gibson
Educator, Nancy Gibson’s classroom is nothing like other learning environments. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple changes within the educational system, she has found a way to connect with students. The spotlight is on Gibson, as we honor her as the Racine County Eye Educator of the Week. Gibson is a theater educator and […]
UW-Parkside to Host 2021 Spring Commencement Virtual Ceremony and In-Person Celebrations May 15
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside announced it will host a hybrid Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 15, including a virtual ceremony and in-person celebrations. The virtual ceremony starts at 9 a.m. and includes livestreamed and prerecorded segments for each college, including opening messages from Chancellor Debbie Ford, Provost Rob Ducoffe and the college […]
Gateway Names Vega as District Ambassador; Kenosha, Racine, and Elkhorn Ambassadors Also Named
Alexis Deschler Jesus Vega Jr. has been named Gateway Technical College’s newest District Campus Ambassador and will now be the student voice of the college to communities in Kenosha County, Racine County and Walworth County as well as at speaking engagements during public events held by the college each year. Vega was initially selected as […]
History Department to Offer Course on Kenosha Black History
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside History Department is offering a seven-week course beginning March 29 titled “Researching Kenosha’s Black History,” taught by Professor Edward Schmitt. “For us to begin learning, healing, and making progress as a community after the painful events of the last year, it is crucial to understand the essential contributions and challenges of […]
UW-Parkside Profile: Webster Elementary
SOMERS, Wis. – The impacts from the pandemic have been hard on everyone, particularly for the youth of our country. Not only have they had to change the way they interact with each other, family, and friends, but also in the way they learn. Students at Webster Elementary in Mesa, Arizona were dealing with the […]
UW-Parkside Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside junior Alisson Anguiano Salas has been named one of the 2021-2022 Newman Civic fellows. Salas joins 289 other students from 39 states, Washington D.C., and Mexico selected for the fellowships by Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education. The Newman Civic Fellowship is […]
Art = Heart Award Winners Announced
SOMERS, Wis. – Five local K-12 students have been recognized for showing their heart in artistic ways as part of UW-Parkside’s Art = Heart exhibition. University faculty and staff selected the five as award winners, and you can view their artwork and the entire exhibition virtually at the Art = Heart website. “For this exhibition, […]
Gateway to Host Annual GLOW Diversity Conference
Gateway Technical College will host its 2021 Go Lead Our World Leadership and Diversity Conference, March 18 through March 25, featuring a number of events and workshops that include area and national speakers. The annual GLOW conference will be held virtually this year, a leadership and diversity event that provides students and other participants ways […]
UW-Parkside Professor Dana Oswald Recipient of the 2021 Bonnie Wheeler Fellowship
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside Associate English Professor Dana Oswald is the 2021 Bonnie Wheeler Fellowship recipient. The Wheeler Fellowship has been offered to women at the associate professor level in Medieval Studies to ensure career advancement by affording them time to complete scholarly work since 2011. In addition to summer funding, each recipient is paired […]
Carthage College to Host Virtual Event Featuring the President and CEO of Froedtert Health
KENOSHA, WI- The Carthage College Business and Professional Coalition will welcome Catherine Jacobson, president and CEO of Froedtert Health, for a virtual engagement on Tuesday, March 30 at noon. Jacobson will discuss the pandemic’s effect on our region and how industry leaders are approaching the future of healthcare. “Catherine Jacobson is a visionary leader with […]
Post-prom to be held at fairgrounds May 15
UNION GROVE – The Racine Founders Rotary Club-sponsored Post-prom will be held Saturday, May 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Racine County Fairgrounds here. With the theme “An Enchanted Evening,” this year’s event is moving to the fairgrounds to facilitate a safe, outdoor event, the Rotary announced Friday. Post-prom has been held at […]
April 15 “Parkside Day” to Engage Community in Supporting UW-Parkside
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites alumni and other supporters to save the date for the third annual Parkside Day on April 15, 2021. Parkside Day is an annual 24-hour online challenge that supports student success and celebrates Parkside Ranger spirit. Parkside Day 2021 will aim to reach 500 donors, helping to demonstrate […]
UW-Parkside Appoints Willie Jude II as New Vice Chancellor for Advancement
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside recently announced the hiring of Willie Jude II as the new Vice Chancellor for Advancement. “I am pleased to announce that Mr. Jude has accepted our offer to join our learning community, and he is thrilled to be returning to Wisconsin as a Ranger,” said UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford. “Everyone who […]