Parkside News

New student enrollment rises for a second straight year; first-year class is largest since 2019 KENOSHA, Wis. (Sept. 2, 2026) — More than 1,000 new students began classes at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside this week, marking a second consecutive year of undergraduate enrollment growth and the university’s largest incoming first-year class since 2019. “Students are choosing…

Kenosha, Wis. — University of Wisconsin–Parkside graduate student Anita Robertson earned statewide recognition at the 2026 WiSys Quick Pitch State Final, winning both the First Place Award and the audience-selected People’s Choice Award during the annual WiSys SPARK Symposium at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Competing against some of the top student innovators from across…

KENOSHA, Wis. – University of Wisconsin–Parkside Chancellor Lynn D. Akey highlighted significant progress across the university during Fall 2026 Convocation, celebrating first-year student enrollment growth, expanded student success initiatives, and strengthened business partnerships. UW–Parkside expects its largest incoming first-year class since 2019, with nearly 15% growth over last year, following an 8% increase in first-year…

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The UW–Parkside Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honor the rich legacy of learning and accomplishments by those graduates who have excelled in their chosen field or performed exemplary service to our community. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards features a…

KENOSHA, Wis. – A gift from a current University of Wisconsin–Parkside student is helping transform the learning experience for future generations of chemistry students by bringing modern laboratory equipment into the university’s organic chemistry program. The donation, made by Blake Callahan through the Blake Callahan Foundation, funded the purchase of two new Buchi R-80 rotary…

KENOSHA, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is highlighting how new Universities of Wisconsin budget proposals could strengthen the regional workforce, expand educational access, and accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship across Kenosha and southeastern Wisconsin. Announced this week by Universities of Wisconsin leadership, the proposals include Accelerate Wisconsin, Tech for Tomorrow, UW for U, and other…

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Universities of Wisconsin budget proposal announced Monday includes funding that will accelerate the expansion of two key UW–Parkside health care practitioner programs: The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Master of Science Physician Assistant. “Rural and underserved communities in Wisconsin are losing access to care, and that…

Steve “Rocky” Donovan, the founding executive director of Parkside Works at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, plans to retire at the…

Spring 2026 Dean’s and Provost’s Lists

Rae (Schwanke) Rees: Lifelong Dedication to Kenosha