Day: November 9, 2023
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Setting the stage: ‘Hairspray the Musical’ kicks off North American tour at Weidner Center | WLUK
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Get your big hair and dancing shoes ready, because “Hairspray the Musical” is kicking off the next leg of its North American tour Friday at the Weidner Center. Broadway shows are typically about what happens on stage, but for now, the musical’s cast and crew are in Green Bay to focus…
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‘Hairspray’ the musical to take center stage at Weidner Center | NBC 26
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The cast of the touring Broadway musical Hairspray gears up for a show on Friday at UW-Green Bay Video shows backstage dressing rooms and wig collection fot Hairspray the musical (The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story) Friday brings ‘Hairspray’ the musical to UW-Green Bay. The touring Broadway production is preparing for…
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UW-Green Bay considers dropping majors and minors, while enrollment is up | NBC 26
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UW-GB faculty, staff learned that six majors and minors combined could be discontinued. The final decision will be made February 2024. The three majors under evaluation: Economics (keep minor), Environmental Policy and Planning, Theatre and Dance (keep minor) The three minors under evaluation: International Environmental Studies, Geography and Physics (The following is a transcription of…
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UW-Green Bay announces major rise in enrollment, UW campuses statewide also see increases | WBAY
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Citing Fall 2023 enrollment data, UW-Green Bay says it’s the fastest growing university in the state, leading all UW schools in enrollment growth this fall. This announcement from the school comes at the same time the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay provost says the university might eliminate several majors and minors.…
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UW-Green Bay considers discontinuing programs, citing student demand and budget constraints | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Possible cuts come as Green Bay says it’s the the fastest growing university in Wisconsin By Joe Schulz The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is considering discontinuing some programs, citing shifting student demands and budget constraints. It’s the latest in a series of budget cutting moves by state colleges, and comes as the school said it’s…
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UWGB looks to cut majors and minors as it addresses budget deficit | Green Bay Press-Gazette
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GREEN BAY — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay might discontinue some majors and minors as it looks to cut costs amid a $2.2 million budget deficit. UWGB is considering cutting majors in economics, environmental policy and theater and dance, according to an email sent to faculty and staff Tuesday. It’s also looking to discontinue minors…
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Enrollment at Universities of Wisconsin sees first increase since 2014 | WLUK
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(WLUK) — The Universities of Wisconsin saw its first enrollment increase this fall since 2014. Data released by the Universities of Wisconsin Wednesday shows enrollment grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1%, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number…
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UW-Green Bay highlights rising enrollment numbers as it weighs halting some majors, minors | WLUK
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) — UW-Green Bay is seeing impressive growth. Updated enrollment numbers from the Universities of Wisconsin show the campus is the fastest-growing university in the statewide system. According to fall 2023 enrollment numbers, UWGB has 10,338 students. “That puts us now as the third largest comprehensive within the UW System, which is amazing,”…
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UW-Green Bay considers dropping several majors and minors | WBAY
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay provost says the university might eliminate several majors and minors. In a letter to faculty and staff obtained by Action 2 News, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kate Burns identified the majors under consideration as Economics, Environmental Policy and Planning, and Theater and…