University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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UW-Green Bay launches new certificate in exceptional customer experience
Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay has introduced a new certificate program aimed at delivering an exceptional customer experience that not only impresses customers but also fosters value, growth, and competitive advantage. Experts from Festival Foods, Kohler, and Prevea Health will share their insights over five sessions. Registration is now open.
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Karen Lancelle named new executive-in-residence at UW-Green Bay's women's leadership institute
The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay has named Karen Lancelle, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Schreiber Foods, as the next Executive in Residence (EIR). Lancelle will succeed Bridget Krage O’Connor, owner and principal of O’Connor Connective, who served as the inaugural EIR from April 2022 to May 2024.
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UW-Green Bay receives $50K grant to support homeless students
UW-Green Bay has been awarded a $50,000 grant to provide individualized guidance and support to students who have experience in foster care, homelessness, or who have been orphaned or are wards of the state. The services supported by this grant will aid current UW-Green Bay students as well as those who enroll in the future.
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UW-Green Bay launches pilot training program for community service professionals
Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay has launched a pilot program aimed at educating health and human service professionals, agencies, and other engaged individuals in Sheboygan County. The Community Access and Navigation Training Certificate program is designed to help local community members overcome barriers that may hinder access to essential services. The initiative aims to connect individuals with vital county resources to ensure their well-being.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College expands guaranteed admission programs with University of Wisconsin Green-Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. – NWTC transfer student and UW-Green Bay graduate Adan Cordova ’24 shared his experience during a discussion on expanding transfer opportunities between NWTC and UW-Green Bay. “I pushed myself and never lost hope in my ambition,” said Cordova. “I moved toward my objective, earning degree credits while exploring programs to study at NWTC and ultimately transferring to UW-Green Bay.”
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UW-Green Bay hosts second annual mental health symposium
UW-Green Bay and Mental Health America Lakeshore are set to host the second annual Mind the Mind Symposium at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan on June 19, 2024. The event, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., aims to promote mental wellness across communities and professions and may offer continuing education credits for health and human services professionals.
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Mercedes Reyes named 2024-2025 Newman Civic Fellow
UW-Green Bay student Mercedes Reyes has been named a 2024-2025 Newman Civic Fellow, making her the seventh recipient from the university. Reyes, motivated by the impact of gun violence and the need for bold action, expressed gratitude for her nomination and subsequent recognition.
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2022: 11.9% of Brown County students played sports on collegiate teams
Brown County universities had 11.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars announced for 2024–2025 academic year
The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the participants for the 2024-2025 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars (WTFS) program. The program includes representatives from the system's 11 comprehensive universities and UW-Milwaukee. Participants, who are nominated by their respective Provosts, must exhibit excellent teaching skills and a curiosity about student learning.
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Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership hosts "Celebrate 2024: Why Women, Why Now" event
The Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership is set to host an engaging event tonight titled "Celebrate 2024: Why Women, Why Now". The event aims to connect participants from across the state and equip them with the tools necessary for leadership. It will feature a lineup of esteemed women who will share their experiences and insights.
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UW-Green Bay hosts Youth Theatre Workshop for ages 8-17
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is set to host the Youth Theatre Workshop from Monday to Friday, June 17-21. The workshop invites children aged between 8 and 17 years old to participate in a week-long program aimed at developing creativity, social skills, empathy, and confidence through performing arts.
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Doug Gottlieb appointed as head coach for Green Bay men's basketball
On Tuesday afternoon, Director of Athletics Josh Moon announced the appointment of Doug Gottlieb as the 10th head coach in Green Bay men’s basketball history. An introductory press conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at the Kress Events Center.
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Sundance Wicks appointed as Wyoming Men's Basketball Head Coach
Sundance Wicks, former Green Bay Men's Basketball coach, has been appointed as the new head coach for Wyoming Men’s Basketball. His previous contributions to Green Bay were acknowledged with gratitude and pride. "We are so thankful and proud of the work Sundance did during his time in Green Bay. He reenergized our program, university and this entire region and we will be forever grateful for the mark he made on Phoenix basketball," a statement from Green Bay read. The statement also extended best wishes to Wicks and his family as they embark on their new journey in Wyoming.
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UW-Green Bay to host second annual Social Justice Summit on June 5, 2024
The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay is set to host the second annual Social Justice Summit on June 5, 2024. The event, titled “A Look into Social Dominance and Resistance,” will be held in Phoenix Rooms A and B in the University Union from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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UW-Green Bay celebrates its 109th commencement today
The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, is set to celebrate its 109th commencement and a spring graduating class of over 1,100 eligible graduates at the 2024 Spring Commencement today, Saturday, May 11, 2024. The ceremonies will take place at the Kress Events Center on the UW-Green Bay campus.
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Inaugural cohort graduates from UW-Green Bay's Rising Phoenix program
Members of the inaugural cohort of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Rising Phoenix program will receive their bachelor's degrees on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This group includes the morning ceremony student speaker and the youngest Latinx student to graduate from UW-Green Bay.
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UW-Green Bay celebrates over 1,100 graduates at Spring/Summer Commencement
GREEN BAY, Wis. – In a letter to the campus and region in January, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander stated, “It is clear that our future and the future of Northeast Wisconsin demands us to be bold.” This sentiment will be echoed this weekend as over 1,100 eligible graduates and their families gather to celebrate UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Spring/Summer Commencement.
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Data highlights for the 2024 Spring semester
Students from 19 Wisconsin high schools are graduating this week in a groundbreaking collaboration between Wisconsin high schools and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, which has resulted in the Rising Phoenix program. This program is celebrating its largest class of associate degree students to walk across the stage on Saturday. These students will be earning their high school diploma later this month, marking the beginning of their college journey as third-year students.
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53 coaches at institutions in Brown County earned $41,364 on average in 2022
The average coaching salary at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Brown County, was $48,815, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus to host ribbon-cutting for renovated theatre
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 5, 2024, at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre, located at 750 W. Bay Shore Street, Marinette, WI. The event will celebrate the completion of renovations at the theatre and the Fine Arts Gallery. These refurbishments were made possible through $600,000 in support from Marinette County and donors for the “Take a Seat” campaign.