UW-Oshkosh

05/28/2026

From Titan to Police Chief

From campus to community, UW Oshkosh graduates are making an impact across Wisconsin. Appleton Police Department Police Chief and UWO alumna Polly Olson shares her leadership journey and commitment to public service.

Read her story:

Polly (Reinke) Olson, a 1995 UW–Oshkosh biology graduate, became the Appleton Police Department’s first female police chief in 2023 and will retire in January 2027, after 26 years of service.

05/28/2026

Through music, dance, storytelling, and performance, UW–Oshkosh students shared their talents and traditions during a recent campus celebration recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Experiences like these help foster connection, learning, and community across campus.

05/24/2026

They picked up the phone as students and left a message as graduates.

A little time capsule from the version of themselves who made it to the finish line.

Class of 2026, we hope you never forget how proud you felt in this moment. 💛🧡

05/24/2026

Hats off to the Class of 2026 🎓

Swipe through some of our favorite decorated caps from commencement and try not to get emotional. Titans, you did it 💛

05/23/2026

Welcoming our Gold and Silver Titans back to campus during commencement season was a meaningful reminder that the Titan journey continues long after graduation.

As alumni reconnected with campus, many shared memories of their time at UW–Oshkosh while also expressing hope and excitement for the future of the university and the next generation of Titans. From stories and laughter to lifelong friendships and renewed connections, the day reflected the enduring spirit of the Titan community across generations.

The smiles, conversations and moments of reflection throughout the day were a powerful reminder that the connection to UW–Oshkosh stays with our alumni long after they leave campus — and continues to bring Titans together across generations.

Once a Titan, always a Titan.

05/23/2026

For many Titans, commencement is more than a walk across the stage — it is a celebration of family, perseverance and the people who supported the journey along the way.

This spring, UW–Oshkosh graduate Eduardo Reynoso celebrated earning his Bachelor of Social Work degree surrounded by loved ones, including his six-month-old daughter in her own graduation cap and gown.

Read more from our commencement stories: https://www.uwosh.edu/today/131771/uwo-class-of-2026-takes-the-stage/

05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Steve Schweer as the new head coach of UW-Oshkosh Men’s Basketball 🏀

Schweer becomes the 16th head coach in program history and brings a strong track record of leadership and success to Titan basketball.

UW-Oshkosh Athletics

UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Darryl Sims announced Steve Schweer as the 16th head coach in the 127-year history of the men's basketball program on Friday.

05/21/2026

From hard work to national champion 🥇

Gavin Fritsch shares what winning the NCAA Division III Outdoor Discus championship means — and what makes Titan culture special.

Link: youtu.be/zHEZgl54mX4?si=DxxaOqXGgDeo9A2X

Congratulations, Gavin! Shine on! 🎉



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NCAA Division III CHAMPION 🏆️ 🎉

Gavin Fritsch collected his first career outdoor individual title with a measurement of 55.17 meters in the discus to capture the first points of the meet for the Titans⚡️

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05/21/2026

Faculty mentorship plays an important role in the student experience at UW–Oshkosh, and we love seeing Titans recognize the people who make a difference along the way. 💛

Thank you to Associate Professor Jerry Thomas for supporting and motivating students.

05/21/2026

A powerful reminder to close Mental Health Awareness Month: no Titan is alone.

One by one, students added their fingerprints to this message, turning a simple piece of plexiglass into a visible show of support, care and community.

At UW-Oshkosh, we show up for each other. 💛🧡

05/21/2026

A new feathered Titan has officially arrived at UW–Oshkosh.

Meet Chance the Falcon — this year’s peregrine falcon chick, named after Lieutenant Chance Duenkel, who assisted with this year’s falcon banding team.

From the falcon cam to annual updates each spring, the UW–Oshkosh falcons have become a favorite campus tradition for students, alumni, employees, and community members alike.

Watch the falcon cam and learn more about the falcons here:
https://www.uwosh.edu/sirt/peregrine-falcons/

Peregrine falcon project update:

The UW Oshkosh peregrine falcons produced three eggs this year, and have successfully reared one male chick.
We'd like to introduce you to Chance the Falcon, named after Lieutenant Chance Duenkel who assisted with the banding team this year.

This year's female is new to UWO - she has replaced Julia who was our resident female for many years, along with Ga***rd, our resident male.

Looking for more info on the falcon program, where you can watch the falcon cam or make a donation to the program?
https://www.uwosh.edu/sirt/peregrine-falcons/
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