Category: Features
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From Rising Phoenix to Golden Eagle: How Steven Concepcion Geared-Up for Success
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Like a lot of kids growing up Milwaukee, Steven Concepcion dreamed of one day running with the herd and being a Milwaukee Buck. “For a long time, I wanted to be in the NBA—until I stopped growing,” he recalls. Now, entering his final year at Marquette University with a double-major in accounting and finance, his…
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‘Born to Rise,’ UW-Green Bay Class of 2024 Celebrates Winter Commencement
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Happy chaos. Nervous energy. Cheering, clapping. Tears of joy. Excitement! That and so much more dominated UW-Green Bay’s 2024 Winter Commencement ceremonies at The Weidner Saturday, December 14, 2024. Friends, family and fans of the more than 470 graduates celebrated the newest members of the 50,000+ University of Wisconsin-Green Bay alumni. Chancellor Michael Alexander welcomed…
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UW-Green Bay is growing by framing enrollment problem differently | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Falling enrollment plagues many UW campuses. UW-Green Bay is framing the problem differently Kelly Meyerhofer Milwaukee Journal Sentinel GREEN BAY – Jen Jones remembers the meeting well, down to which chair she sat in. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay administrators huddled together in a meeting room about a decade ago, studying enrollment and financial reports. A…
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Rising Higher: Watch ‘Meghan’s Story: Master’s in Nutrition and Integrated Health’
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Meghan, a UW-Green Bay graduate student is passionate about helping people through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. While working there as a Dietetic Technician, she realized that she wanted to rise higher in her career and decided to enroll in UW-Green Bay’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrated Health program. Learning more…
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Snakes, Service and Staying Power
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There’s a Honduran ghost milk snake named “Cookie” slithering somewhere in Michelle Kruschke-De Jesus’ home. It’s non-venomous, sporting pink, black and white bands. Luckily, Cookie is low-maintenance, happily dining on insects and making an excellent pet—despite being cousin to the dangerous—and venomous—coral snake. “I’ve always loved snakes,” Kruschke-De Jesus explains. “To me, they symbolize resilience…
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Reimagining Shorewood Golf: Rise of the Disc
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Imagine, if you will, standing at the 11th tee. A magnificent landscape unfolds before you. On each side, lush wild grass, native plantings and mighty oaks frame the long narrow fairway. Straight ahead of you in a hollow, fairway flanked tight by trees on either side, sits the basket. It’s a challenging drive, christened by…
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Together We Rise: The Long Way Home
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From overcoming a tragic childhood and homelessness to facing life-changing struggles during his college years, J.D. Kulis’ path to success is a testament to his unyielding determination and optimism. Becoming a Phoenix not only provided a degree, but also a caring community of support when his life came to a crashing halt. Jacob Daniel Kulis…
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Watch the Video: Chemistry Major loves to ‘blow things up’
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Meet Nora, a Chemistry Major at UW-Green Bay. While attending the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, she fell in love with chemistry after taking a General Chemistry class with Prof. Amy Kabrhel. “Her teaching style is infectious. The way she taught just made me want to learn more. Formula on the board, she’s going to show…
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Watch the video: Solana’s connection to First Nations Studies
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Where you live and study can be transformative. Solana grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin. In high school, she loved learning about her culture and language. When it was time for college, she felt connected to UW-Green Bay’s First Nations Studies major. It was the perfect program to deepen her understanding…
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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…