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Cofrin Library bids farewell to Phoenix Rising as UWGB campus transformation begins | Fox 11

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May 22, 2025

GREEN BAY (WLUK) — An iconic statue on the UW-Green Bay campus took flight to its new location. The 13-foot “Phoenix Rising” statue perched outside the Cofrin Library since 2019, migrated to its new, permanent home on campus Thursday. Crews lifted the statue made of steel and stainless steel using a crane and transported it across…

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Class of 2025: Largest ever for UWGB | WGBW

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May 22, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis (WGBW) – The largest graduating class from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UWGB) will receive their degrees in two ceremonies Saturday, May 17. According to a press release from UWGB, 1,338 eligible graduates will get their degrees. Many of them plan to stay in the area. “We know that more than 70%…

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Sheboygan Grad is Featured Speaker at UWGB Commencement on Saturday | WHBL

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May 22, 2025

A student at the UW Green Bay Sheboygan Campus has been chosen as a featured speaker for Saturday morning commencement ceremonies to be held in Green Bay.Monica Garcia is a first-generation college student attending at the Sheboygan Campus who will graduate with a double major in Democracy and Justice Studies and Psychology, along with minors…

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The YMCA plans to purchase the UW – Fieldhouse | Bay Cities Connect

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May 21, 2025

Officials from the Greater Marinette – Menominee YMCA have expressed interest in purchasing the UW-Fieldhouse, a facility that is part of the UW – Green Bay – Marinette Campus. During last week’s infrastructure committee meeting, Marinette County Administrator John Lefebvre provided an update on the progress regarding the fieldhouse. He, along with Facilities Director Martin…

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Entering Nursing and Teaching Professions Made Easier Through “Forward” Program of Lakeshore College, UWGB | WHBL

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May 21, 2025

A collaborative effort of Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is hoping to lure more students into the teaching and nursing professions. The program, called “Forward” allows students to save thousands of dollars by starting with Lakeshore to complete their foundations of teacher education or an associate degree in nursing, and then seamlessly transition…

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All-American Rejects to play at UWGB pop-up concert on Wednesday | NBC26

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May 21, 2025

GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The iconic early 2000s band All-American Rejects is headlining a pop-up concert at UW-Green Bay’s Phoenix Park on Wednesday night. The show is hosted by UWGB’s student radio station Radio GBX and it will take place at the UW-Green Bay’s Phoenix Park, starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Admission is…

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All-American Rejects, local openers to play Radio GBX Pop-Up Concert | WBAY

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May 21, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Platinum-selling, award-winning artists The All-American Rejects will headline a special pop-up concert at UW-Green Bay’s Phoenix Park, hosted by UWGB’s award-winning student radio station Radio GBX. The All-American Rejects (“Swing Swing”, “Move Along”, “Gives You Hell”, “Dirty Little Secret”) will be starting their nationwide tour of pop-up concerts in support…

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All-American Rejects to perform pop-up concert at UW-Green Bay Wednesday | Fox11

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May 21, 2025

GREEN BAY (WLUK) — A platinum-selling rock band will perform a pop-up concert on the UW-Green Bay campus Wednesday night. The UWGB student radio station, Radio GBX, is hosting the All-American Rejects at Phoenix Park. Local bands Ditch the Hubcap, Saintsonne and The Coves will open. All-American Rejects are known for their early 2000s hits…

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WATCH: Newest Phoenix grads Rise in the 2025 Spring Commencement Video

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May 21, 2025

“As a First Generation student and daughter of a Veteran, it’s very powerful to be graduating with a college degree…” “It’s not just my degree…my mom worked really hard to put me in the position I am now…” “It feels amazing to be graduating…can’t wait to pass this education onto my students…” These inspiring words…

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Watch the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony recordings

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May 21, 2025

The 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony recordings are available to watch on the UW-Green Bay YouTube channel. Please click the link below to watch the full presentations from both the morning and afternoon ceremonies. Watch us rise! Morning Ceremony: https://youtu.be/Uy3pIYJ62-o Afternoon Ceremony: https://youtu.be/uPtX_RAyCtE