Receives ABET Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2025
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay’s Richard J. Resch School of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering program has received national accreditation. The bachelor’s of science degree in Electrical Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
Approximately 70% of UW-Green Bay graduates stay in the region. “The ABET accreditation is a significant achievement for UW-Green Bay and a welcomed development for local industry,” said Chief Human Resources Officer, Lori Ney, Plexus Corp. “At Plexus, we value academic rigor that translates into real-world skills, and this accreditation signals that graduates from the program are equipped with the foundational knowledge that employers like us look for to help drive innovation and solve complex customer challenges. By attracting this high-caliber talent, we strengthen our ability to help create the products that build a better world. We look forward to continuing our relationship with UW-Green Bay and supporting the talent pipeline here in Northeast Wisconsin.”
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.
“Receiving this accreditation will benefit our current and future students and meet the needs of our region,” said John Katers, dean of the College for Science, Engineering and Technology which includes the Richard J. Resch School of Engineering. “Regional businesses expect, and our students seek out accredited programs in engineering knowing that when they graduate, they will have a more direct path to receiving national licensure and certification. Additionally, it demonstrates to business and industry that graduates from these programs have received the best possible education based on a comprehensive, third-party review.”
UW-Green Bay’s Richard J. Resch School of Engineering is where bold ideas take flight. With cutting-edge labs, industry-connected programs, and a 93.6% placement rate, students are building the future in Northeast Wisconsin. ABET accredited programs include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering. The newly added Software Engineering program will also seek accreditation.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization with ISO 9001:2015 certification. It currently accredits 4,361 programs at 850 colleges and universities in 41 countries and areas. More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.
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 11,500 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 100,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With campuses in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and a theatre in Marinette, 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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