"When I graduated from high school I was excited, yet nervous, about attending college. From the second I arrived at UW-Parkside, I felt welcomed and my nervousness ceased."

Update! Rita Thomas, 2005
Senior Associate Producer
Harpo Radio

"I was attracted to UW-Parkside because of the beautiful campus. However, the teachers, fellow classmates, and the atmosphere of the campus is what kept me there."

Dr. Theresa Pudlo, 2004
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

"I think the smaller size actually makes it more accessible for the professors to try new things and bring in new ideas."

Jeniffer Jensen, 2004
Regional Director
Medical Third Party Resources

"The opportunities to learn from two great departments – history and theatre – placed me in a great position to earn my M.F.A. in acting at the University of Virginia."

Mr. Gilberto Gonzalez, 2000
Assistant Professor of Theatre & Communication Arts
Whittier College

"Coming from a small suburban town in the Chicago-land area, I found that UW-Parkside had that small-town feel. It had small classes, and I felt welcomed when I visited."

Cynthia Galvan, 1998
Faculty
Milwaukee Area Technical College

"I try to do my part to make Racine a better place because this is my home."

Ms. Sheila Egerson, 1998
Mortgage Loan Officer
Johnson Bank

"UW-Parkside equipped me with what I needed to be successful in the 'real world,' and then some."

Yolanda Jackson, 1995
Principal
Wilson Elementary School

"Typically, police officers or law enforcement professionals will major in criminal justice. I chose to major in business management, which has helped me quite a bit."

Mr. Tim Zarzecki, 1990
Chief of Police
Village of Mt. Pleasant, Wis.