Category: Features
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Enduring Heritage, Newfound Horizons
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Embracing his family origins, Lolar Moua rediscovers the threads of his heritage, weaving them into the tapestry of his American dream. For Lolar Moua, his journey from childhood to college and beyond spans over 8,000 miles and more than two decades—all adding up to a transformative passage from the life he knew as a child…
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Mechanical Engineering: the path to innovation at UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
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Engineers are still a sought-after group, poised to bring their unique combination of creativity and problem-solving skills to meet the demands of the workforce. From working on refrigeration systems to the turbines of aircrafts, mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile and visionary engineering professions, lending itself well to the growing demand for engineers. …
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‘Fearless dreamers and resilient problem-solvers’ received their degree at two UW-Green Bay ceremonies today
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Photos from Dan Moore, UW-Green Bay Photographer Bright green grass, the fragrance of newly flowered trees and warm sunshine perfected the backdrop for the 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony today at the Kress Events Center on the UW-Green Bay campus. More than 900 graduates were presented associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees at the 109th ceremony…
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Adan E. Cordova: The Foundation to Fearlessly Dream
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Adan Cordova is the 2024 Student Commencement Speaker for the 2 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024. It’s 4:15 AM, and Adan Cordova’s day has already begun. In the pre-dawn stillness, while the rest of his family still sleeps, he silently hurries to catch a ride to be at work by six. Then, he…
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Blai Yang: Amplifying Her Voice to Help Others Rise
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Blai Yang is the Student Commencement Speaker for the 9:30 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Embarking on a college journey entails not just a first step but often includes a cascade of mixed emotions. For Blai Yang, a former Rising Phoenix whose voice is now used to support others and to give back,…
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Persistence and vision are part of Alexa’s Story, as she pursues a Master’s of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
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Alexa has big dreams. Once she completes her Master’s of Sports, Exercise and Performance Psychology program at UW-Green Bay, her next step is working in the NCAA. Then, in professional sports. She discovered the field of sports psychology, and as a former UW-Green Bay student-athlete she knows the pressure and the feelings that student-athletes experience.…
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The Power Play of Perseverance
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“How would you like a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?” -Jacques Plante, (NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie) “I was an OK goalie, good, but not someone scouts were going to chase.” -Michael Becker (Organizational Leadership, ’23) Once, Mike aspired to be like Jacques, aiming for…
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Watch the Video: Online classes are a game-changer for this bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership student
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The role of husband, father and supervisor for one of the top airlines in the country keeps UW-Green Bay student Ryker Schneider busy. But in true Phoenix fashion, he fearlessly pursued a degree in Organizational Leadership, citing the program’s online flexibility as the game-changer that allowed him to juggle his many roles both at home…
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Leading with determination and grace with help from UW-Green Bay’s MSN program
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“I’ve been a nurse for 16 years, and I was being put in leadership situations at work. I thought to myself, why am I resisting something that’s just intuitively happening?” The demand for nurses is exploding; so is the demand for those who can lead them. No one needs to be told that being a…
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From Chicago roots to Green Bay growth—a journey of family, education and empowerment
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“No matter if they’re young, old, or what some might call veterans, everybody deserves to be their best self. And so if I can have a hand in making that happen, I’m good to go.” -Ingrid Parker Hill Green Bay and Chicago may be the best of frenemies (especially where football is concerned) but Ingrid…