Tag: CHESW
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Entering Nursing and Teaching Professions Made Easier Through “Forward” Program of Lakeshore College, UWGB | WHBL
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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Rising to meet every challenge – UWGB celebrates largest spring graduating class
An excited buzz filled the Kress Events Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the UW-Green Bay Campus as the university celebrated its largest spring graduating class, highlighting the 1,338 eligible graduates in two ceremonies. The crowds erupted with shouts of applause as friends, family and fans cheered for the newest members of the 50,000+…
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A life of impact: Retired Major General Anderson inspires UW-Green Bay graduates
Retired Major General Marcia Anderson, commencement speaker for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s 111th commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025 shared heartfelt and hard-earned wisdom during the afternoon ceremony. With humility and humor, she admitted that the lessons she offered were ones she had stumbled upon over time. Yet, each anecdote she shared was deeply…
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Resilience is a verb for Class of 2025 afternoon commencement ceremony speaker Aashvi Pandey
The path to becoming a physician is no joke; and for Aashvi Pandey, UW-Green Bay’s Class of 2025 afternoon commencement ceremony speaker, she readily admits that this noble pursuit put her squarely outside of her comfort zone. Yet, like so many of the newly minted Phoenix alumni, Pandey persevered and today, her words embodied the…
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A Concert, Migrating Phoenix and Future-Focused Events Give UW-Green Bay Students Much to Celebrate this Week!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2025 Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly and Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriquez, RN will be attending events. Green Bay, WI – It’s finals week at the UW-Green Bay campus, which means the more than 11,000 students at UW-Green Bay are either studying or celebrating as the end of the…
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FORWARD Program Supports the Need for More Teachers and Nurses in Sheboygan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2025 Lakeshore College and UW-Green Bay partner to create solutions to meet local workforce needs GREEN BAY, Wis. – Together, Lakeshore College and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay announced a new program today that will allow students wishing to pursue a teaching or nursing degree to seamlessly study at both…
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Rising in Two Languages
¿Hablas español? That’s good news! Not just because you can converse with over 580 million Spanish speakers worldwide, but also because fluency in a second language can add real value to virtually any degree. “Helping my parents navigate daily life in English made me realize the power of being bilingual.” Karen Navarro and Kateri Estrella,…
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Collaboration with Local Hospitals on Co-Clinical Nursing Instructor Program Creating Huge Impact in the Region’s Nursing Workforce
Choosing to enter the nursing profession is as much a calling as it is a choice. Bringing the perfect combination of empathy, compassion, scientific curiosity and a desire to help all people is what makes nurses one of the most important careers in the world. Unfortunately, this unique combination is at a critical shortage in…
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Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race | Feat. UW-Green Bay’s Kimberly Reilly| AP News
MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said. The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of any future litigation over abortion…
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At UWGB | Take care of your brain at the Brain Awareness Event | WFRV
(WFRV)- Discover the wonders of the human brain with interactive exhibits at the Brain Awareness Event. Brain Awareness Week is an international initiative to promote public interest and backing for brain research. Discover the marvels of the brain and how brain science influences our daily routines. The Brain Awareness Event is on Thursday, from 2…