UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander to speak to the sea change in higher education and opportunities in front of a growing UWGB as new academic year begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2024
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – “Now is the Time to Rise” is the theme for the 2024 Convocation on Wednesday, August 28 at 10 a.m. at The Weidner on the UW-Green Bay campus. At the event, Chancellor Michael Alexander, along with Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Kate Burns and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman will address faculty and staff from the four UW-Green Bay campuses. In the midst of a rapidly changing educational landscape, they will highlight the positive momentum and bold steps the University is taking to capture the unique opportunities available to students and businesses across the region.
Additionally, the event will honor recipients of the University’s Founders Awards, given to faculty and staff for their contributions within the previous year. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman will also assist in the awards presentation.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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