Category: Features
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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.…
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The Power Play of Perseverance
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“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 not someone scouts were going to chase.” -Michael Becker (Organizational Leadership, ’23) Once, Mike aspired to be like Jacques, aiming for…
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Watch the Video: Online classes are a game-changer for this bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership student
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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 Organizational Leadership, citing the program’s online flexibility as the game-changer that allowed him to juggle his many roles both at home…
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Leading with determination and grace with help from UW-Green Bay’s MSN program
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“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 is exploding; so is the demand for those who can lead them. No one needs to be told that being a…
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From Chicago roots to Green Bay growth—a journey of family, education and empowerment
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“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 go.” -Ingrid Parker Hill Green Bay and Chicago may be the best of frenemies (especially where football is concerned) but Ingrid…
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UW-Green Bay’s Monica Garcia: controlling her destiny with activism and gratitude
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“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 UW-Green Bay, she’s not only pursuing a dual major in Psychology and Democracy and Justice Studies but is also actively recognizing…
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Jair’s Story: Writing and Applied Arts Major Video
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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 writing, publishing and editing and he could still hone his novel writing while learning a bunch of other key skill for…
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Watch the Video: No boundaries for Kyra, English Major
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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 professors to becoming a published writer in a literary journal. Transcript: So, I got involved with the English program and…
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Video: Commencement in their own words – the Fall 2023 video
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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 Center, located on the UW-Green Bay campus. Graduates share their academic experience and future goals. Go Phoenix! Transcript: Graduating from UW-Green…
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View photos: Gratitude, smiles abound at UW-Green Bay’s 2023 Fall Commencement ceremonies
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The Weidner was buzzing with positive energy, immense joy and smiling graduates for UW-Green Bay’s 108th Commencement Ceremony, Saturday, December 16, 2023 on the Green Bay campus. More than 480 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diploma. A sense of gratitude and tremendous pride from graduates and their families was felt during this special…