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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Commencement

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Commencement

You may think I jest with the blog title, but I couldn’t be more serious. The holidays are a wonderful time for gatherings, celebrations, the spirit of the season, but, for me, commencement embodies all those things and more. Twice a year, when we don our regalia,...

UWO remains committed to access campuses

UW System President Jay Rothman announced Nov. 22 that he is directing UW-Platteville’s chancellor to end program offerings at its Richland Center campus, a two-year access campus joined with that institution in the UW Colleges restructuring. UW-Platteville...

Rise to the challenge of rankings

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I am pleased UW Oshkosh landed in the Top 10 of Forbes Best Places to Work in Wisconsin. On the heels of that honor, I was thrilled to learn UW Oshkosh also is one of the best schools for military service members and veterans in...
A powerful story to tell

A powerful story to tell

With the darkest clouds of the pandemic behind us, there is an energy on UW Oshkosh’s campuses this fall that does my heart good. The 2022-23 academic year is off to a great start. This enthusiastic reengagement of students in the full-fledged college experience is...

Moving forward with UWO custodial and groundskeeping services

After considerable feedback, analysis and reflection, I have made the decision to maintain an internally managed custodial and groundskeeping staff at UW Oshkosh. I thank the entire UWO community and our many partners and stakeholders for their patience and...
2022 Opening Day Convocation Address

2022 Opening Day Convocation Address

The following are my 2022 Opening Day Convocation remarks and address, shared with the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s three campuses on Sept. 1 both virtually and at the Reeve Union Ballroom. You will find a full, captioned recording...