With roots planted deep in Northeast Wisconsin and visions of “branch” expansion, recent Business Administration graduate and Christmas tree grower Skyla Aissen has her work gloves on and is ready for the future. Her Grandma Lean imparted this piece of wisdom on Skyla long ago, “24 hours is a lot of time in a day […]
“Amazing faculty. Excited to complete the journey. Happy to share this special time with peers, family and friends. Weight off my shoulder. Ready for what is coming next. Overwhelming feeling of joy.” Those are just some of the sentiments expressed by graduates as they prepared to cross the stage to receive their diplomas at the […]
Thank you to our readers for another great year. UW-Green Bay news editors are grateful to the UW-Green Bay community for reading and sharing UW-Green Bay news. Take a look back at top headlines of 2018 (based on web analytics). 1. Commencement Speaker Xiong tells graduates, ‘Create your own paj ntaub story’ Tears of pride and joy, […]
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay proudly bestowed bachelor’s and master’s degrees on more than 400 students during the University’s Winter 2018 Commencement on December 15, 2018 at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. The vast majority of this semester’s graduates are Wisconsin residents, with a good portion choosing to stay, work and invest in […]
Lauren Putnam (Human Biology), was the Graduating Class Speaker for UW-Green Bay’s 2018 Winter Commencement Ceremony. A leader in her class and in the organizations that she works within, Putnam strives to lift up fellow students and up-and-coming high school students, to show them the careers and opportunities available in the health care fields. In […]
UW-Green Bay student Skyla Aissen will be graduating on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 completely debt-free, thanks to determination and hard work. Over the years, the Business Administration major has created and sold kissing balls, which resemble a giant mistletoe, in order to work towards her dream of graduating debt-free. See the full the story.
Jan Snyder is retiring after leading 37 UW-Green Bay commencements. During the formal UW-Green Bay 2018 Ceremony, Chancellor Gary L. Miller acknowledged her “continual excellence” and dedication through the years with a special plaque and acknowledgement signed by all living UW-Green Bay Chancellors. Miller’s remarks are as follows: “Jan has demonstrated continual excellence in the […]
Regent Robert (Bob Atwell) brought greetings to graduates from the UW System and the UW Board of Regents during the University’s Fall 2018 Commencement Ceremony on December 15. Atwell is the founding CEO of Nicolet National Bank. and has 34 years of experience as a Wisconsin banker. A graduate of Beloit College (’80) and the […]
Since 1995, Professor Gregory Aldrete has been relating the past to the present at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. A professor of Humanistic Studies and History, Aldrete focuses his studies on the Ancient World and what lessons we can learn from history. The following is his address to the UW-Green Bay 2018 Winter graduates. “This […]
As an athlete, student, mentor and Christian, Kara Baugrud, the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Student Award, feels her journey at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has helped her develop a love for learning, and a love for leading. Baugrud will graduate this year with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a minor […]