UW-Parkside College of Natural and Health Sciences

05/16/2025

Dr. Sylvia Beyer will be retiring after 34 amazing years! She was honored by Dean John Skalbeck, College of Natural and Health Sciences and bestowed Emeritus status by her department and Chancellor Akey. Members of Psychology, Professional Counseling and Neuroscience left to right - Dr. Jordan Snyder, Dr. Erin Graham, Dr. Robtrice Brawner, Dr. Sylvia Beyer, Dr. Melissa Gregg, Dr. Ignacio Rivero Covelo, Dr. Aaron Carlstrom, Dr. Erin Hillard, and Dr. Meredith McGinley.

05/09/2025

We celebrated the career of Dr. Emmanuel O. Otu, the founding Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences last night in the University Ballroom. With a long list of accomplishments over his 35 year career, he can now add Emeritus Status to his list. Members of the chemistry department proudly bestowed this upon Dr. Otu. From left to right, Dr. Gary Wood, Dr. Tsun-Mei Chang, Dr. Emmanuel Otu, Dr. Lori Allen, Dr. John Skalbeck, Dean, and Dr. Ilirian Dhimitruka. He was also honored with an award for his service to the University. Left to right, Dr. Bryan Lewis, Associate Dean, Exec. Asst. Laura McClure, Dr. Emmanuel Otu, Dr. John Skalbeck, Dean. His legacy will live on in the Dr. Emmanuel Otu Scholarship which benefits UW-University of Wisconsin-Parkside students in the Natural and Health Sciences
You can support Dr. Otu's Legacy here - https://www.uwp.edu/giving/cnhs-scholarship-donation-form.cfm

04/16/2025

UWP the place to be! Check us out, we have something for everyone!

Our is growing! Parkside received 5,000+ undergraduate applications for the Fall 2025 semester, a 57% increase in applications received over the last year. With excellent academic programs, knowledgeable faculty, and abundant career opportunities available to students, Parkside’s community stands out.

Thank you to David and Kathryn Andrea, who have pledged $5000 to the Parkside Future Focus Fund in honor of reaching this milestone.

04/16/2025

UW-Parkside is not just a university, we are a vital part of the community. Did you know the majority or our students, our alumni, and employees live and work in the area. We ARE the community; invested in seeing it thrive. Read about our Community Garden!

SOMERS — Record donations to local food pantries could just be the start of an expanding program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

03/28/2025

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites the community to join us on April 9 at 7 p.m., for Science Night, featuring speaker Dr. A. Scott Muerhoff, Senior Director of Research and Development and Distinguished Research Fellow with Abbott Diagnostics. The featured presentation, Insight and Innovation: Dr. A. Scott Muerhoff’s Journey at Abbott, will provide highlights of Dr. Muerhoff’s career in healthcare. This event is free and open to the public.

Event Details: https://www.uwp.edu/explore/news/sciencenightapril25.cfm

03/13/2025

University Foundation Board expands scholarship fund! UW-Parkside the place to be. Summer 2025 enrollment is open. It's never too late to invest in yourself. The choice is clear - make us your First Choice - the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

03/07/2025

Construction never looked so good! Check out our new state of the art space designed with your future in mind. We've been consulting with a team of PA's that are currently working in the field to ensure we have everything covered. Perhaps you are looking for a career change and want to head this exciting endeavor - we have that covered too. Read more at https://www.uwp.edu/explore/employment/clinical-professor-associate-professor-assistant-professor.cfm

UW-Parkside Previews Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Renovated Space

01/25/2025

That's Dr. David Higgs working with his students. Engaged, present, hands on learning. That's UW-Parkside. A real choice for you. Your First Choice School.

01/23/2025

It's cold outside! What a great opportunity to spend a little time inside organizing and downsizing your professional wardrobe. The Advising & Career Center is sponsoring a clothing drive between January 20th and February 20th.

The Jockey Career Closet provides UW-Parkside students access to professional attire for career fairs, job interviews, internships, employment, and more for FREE. Students keep what they pick out.
Please bring donations to:
• The Advising & Career Center in The Commons, Wyllie D1
• Jockey Career Closet Donation Box located by the Student Center main entrance

01/17/2025

Check out the TMJ 4 news real on our GEMS conference! https://www.tmj4.com/news/racine-county/rusd-middle-school-girls-take-over-uw-parkside-for-stem-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawH2n2FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaiNnOtx5OOmsDmWyCCr6kygPh-Rk0Af3F3m1RF1vNwaSaWiPyEYAaTXLQ_aem_sUVfDLfhdTPlxKLLYhafZA

UW-Parkside's campus was taken over by hundreds of middle school girls Thursday in the name of math and science.