Category: Features
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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…
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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.…