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Mickey, German Major at UW-Green Bay

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Jan 26, 2026

Majoring in German at UW-Green Bay has been a four-year journey for Mickey. At first, she felt nervous about speaking German all the time in class, to navigating the German culture and making lifelong friends during her study abroad in Kassel, Germany. The supportive community of professors and students within the German program has made…

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Learning Has No Age Limit: Non‑Traditional Students Reframe What’s Possible at UW–Green Bay

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Michael Shaw

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Jan 25, 2026

September 2023, Room 212, Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, UW–Green Bay – Students filter in on the first day of Spanish 201, settling in with shuffling notebooks and quick greetings. It’s a mid-sized class of about 20 students and is typical of the intermediate sequence: mostly first- and second-year undergraduates easing into the semester. When UW-Green…

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Prof. Coen to speak in Sheboygan County Museum’s Speaker Series on “Legacies of Refuge in America” | Sheboygan Sun

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Jena Richter Landers

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Jan 20, 2026

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Sheboygan County Museum’s annual speaker series will explore the diverse stories that define what “home” means in the United States. This year’s theme, Our American Home, brings together scholars and community leaders to share perspectives on immigration, citizenship, and cultural identity. UW-Green Bay’s own Professor Alise Coen, Political Science, will…

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Global Game Jam expects to draw 50 in Green Bay | Insight on Business

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Jena Richter Landers

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Jan 20, 2026

“Green Bay will again host a site for the international Global Game Jam from 5 p.m. Jan. 30 to 5 p.m., Feb. 1. In this annual event, developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels collaborate to make original games over 48 hours. Currently, Green Bay is the second largest site in the United States (behind…

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UW-Green Bay Professor shares how to hack your emotions

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Jena Richter Landers

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Jan 13, 2026

“Maybe you’ve had this experience: Something small happens … and it triggers a bigger emotional response than you expected. You’re stuck in traffic and get angry, maybe even yell a little. Afterward, you wonder, ‘Why was I so upset about that?’ Wisconsin psychologist Ryan Martin has been studying emotions for years. And he says there’s…

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Global Game Jam Returns to Green Bay Bigger Than Ever

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Kristin Bouchard

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Jan 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2026 Annual international event challenges veteran and amateur developers to create games in 48 hours GREEN BAY, Wis. – Spots are still available for the annual event that highlights creative thinking, collaboration and the tenacity of the participants. From 5 p.m. January 30 to 5 p.m. February 1, 2026, Green…

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UWGB Graduates From the Morning Ceremony Ignite the Future and Rise as a Phoenix.

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Dec 13, 2025

Morning ceremony graduates share their bold next steps. It begins by making the choice to ignite the future. To make a difference and have experiences. To turn a spark into a flame. This is a place where professors not only know your name, they recognize your potential. The December Class of 2025 are not just…

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2025 UW-Green Bay December commencement. Celebrating Bold Beginnings

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Kristin Bouchard

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Dec 13, 2025

Photos by Dan Moore, University Photographer Nothing warms a brutally cold Wisconsin day better than the joy, pride and sense of accomplishment felt at Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. At the 112th UW-Green Bay commencement, 506 eligible graduates and their families celebrated bold beginnings with enthusiasm, uncontrollable joy, support and pride. Chancellor Michael Alexander…

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‘The most powerful tool in the universe is the human soul on fire’: Oneida Nation member Norbert Hill shares inspiring wisdom with Class of 2025

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Jena Richter Landers

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Dec 13, 2025

Photos by Dan Moore, University Photographer Norbert S. Hill, Jr. retired Area Director of Education and Training for the Oneida Nation, reminded graduates, their families and guests that life gives us more than experiences. It also gives us perspective, interesting observations and wisdom worth sharing. Hill returned to the University as the December 2025 Commencement…

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Breaking down barriers and changing the world. UW-Green Bay 2025 December class speaker James Harris ignites a fire for fellow graduates.

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Kristin Bouchard

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Dec 13, 2025

Photos by Dan Moore, University Photographer With humility and humor, UW-Green Bay 2025 December Commencement class speaker, James Harris, a dual major in Political Science and Democracy and Justice Studies shared encouragement and hope for the future with the class of 2025 at UW-Green Bay’s morning Commencement Ceremony. Harris spoke of the support he received…

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