Tag: Human Biology
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Full Circle
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On a blustery August evening in 2024, Dr. Evan Wenig stepped out of HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. His long hours as an attending physician overseeing patient care had turned daylight into darkness. But on this night, as he walked to his car, a wave of familiarity washed over him. “Years ago, I…
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Remarkable alumna Sauerhammer Dean exemplifies University’s mission and values at highest level
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay alumna and Council of Trustee member, Dr. Tina Sauerhammer Dean ’99, was bestowed with the University’s highest honor on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the morning ceremony of UW-Green Bay’s 111th commencement ceremony. The Chancellor’s Award recognizes the individuals whose professional accomplishments, community contributions, and ongoing connection to UW-Green Bay reflect…
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Meet Aashvi Pandey, 2025 Graduating Class Student Speaker
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Putting the Pieces Together Adaptability and perseverance are essential for a successful college career, especially when aspiring to medical school. For Aashvi Pandey, the ability to adapt came early when she moved half a world away as a child. Equally important as mastery of the art of healing, is the art of caring. She says,…
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UW-Green Bay Human Biology Alumna Integrates Small Town Values into Medical Career
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This article was originally published on March 13, 2025 by the Medical College of Wisconsin Raised on a small family farm in the Village of Reedsville in northeast Wisconsin, Elizabeth Abegglen grew up taking care of animals. “Growing up on a farm taught me resilience, the value of hard work, and empathy, all which inspired…
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NWTC and UW-Green Bay enhance partnership, guarantee transfers in key programs
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Two Green Bay higher education institutions are expanding their partnership to benefit students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and UW-Green Bay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday. The MOU states that students from NWTC will now be guaranteed admission into UW-Green Bay within the Human Biology, Marketing, and…
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and UW-Green Bay work to expand transfer opportunities for students | WFRV
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – On Monday, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and UW-Green Bay leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement, further strengthening transfer pathways for students. The two institutions announced that NWTC students will now be guaranteed admission into UW-Green Bay within the Human Biology, Marketing, and Psychology programs. “We have literally…
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Professors Paul Mueller, Debra Pearson, and Georgette Heyrman publish article in Nutrition and Health
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Professors Paul Mueller (Human Biology, Biology), Debra Pearson (Human Biology, Chemistry), and Georgette Heyrman (Human Biology, Chemistry) recently had a peer-reviewed article published in the scientific journal Nutrition and Health. Seven Human Biology undergraduate students are co-authors on this original research paper. The article entitled “Vitamin D and docosahexaenoic acid inhibit proliferation of the ovarian cancer…
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Prof. Brian Merkel awarded Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s distinguished faculty award
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Congratulations to Prof. Brian Merkel for receiving the distinguished faculty award from the Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Each year the graduating class of medical students selects one faculty member to receive the distinguished faculty member award based on their experiences at the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Medical College of Wisconsin…
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UW-Green Bay Prof. Brian Merkel part of the Tiny Earth Summer Symposium
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The University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) was the backdrop for the Tiny Earth Summer Symposium. UW-Green Bay Prof. Brian Merkel, Human Biology was co-chair of the event. Plenary speakers included Jo Handelsman (Director of the WID) and recent inductee into the National Academy of Sciences, David Andes, Chief of Infectious Disease…
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Congratulations to the 2023 Medical Internship recipients!
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The Human Biology program would like to congratulate the following students on being selected for the 2023 Medical Internships at Bellin and Prevea: Tabitha Sikora – Bellin Hospital Nikki Messick – Bellin Hospital Adan Cordovo Delgado – Prevea Hospital Foster Ludka – Prevea Hospital A main focus of the internship at Bellin or Prevea Hospital…