Blai Yang: Amplifying Her Voice to Help Others Rise
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...
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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
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...
The Power Play of Perseverance
“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...
Watch the Video: Online classes are a game-changer for this bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership student
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...
Leading with determination and grace with help from UW-Green Bay’s MSN program
“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...
From Chicago roots to Green Bay growth—a journey of family, education and empowerment
“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...
UW-Green Bay’s Monica Garcia: controlling her destiny with activism and gratitude
“Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone.”— Gertrude Stein For Monica Garcia, finding her “fit” in college meant discovering her passions. Thriving as a Phoenix meant finding her flock. Now a junior at...
Jair’s Story: Writing and Applied Arts Major Video
Jair has always had a passion for writing, but he also wanted employability. He enrolled in the Writing and Applied Arts major at UW-Green Bay because he saw things like video game writing, professional...
Watch the Video: No boundaries for Kyra, English Major
Delve into the world of literature and storytelling with Kyra, a UW-Green Bay English major who has always had a deep love for reading. Kyra shares her journey from receiving support and encouragement from...
Video: Commencement in their own words – the Fall 2023 video
Hear from the newest graduating class of fearless dreamers and resilient problem-solvers! UW-Green Bay graduates and their families celebrate the 2023 Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in two ceremonies at the Weidner...
