The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Honors Program

02/03/2025

Honors Intern Schedule for the Spring! Stop in and say hi or ask any questions you have!

12/05/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Fall Semester UHP graduates! We wish you the very best in your future endeavors! 🎓

05/09/2024

Congratulations, Ruth! Your dedication & hard work was worth it. 💜

Congratulations to Ruth Hammer from Mauston, Wisconsin, who earned a BBA in international business and a B.A. in Spanish and was hired as a new product introduction specialist with Generac Power Systems in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Ruth says, "I am most proud of graduating as an honors student and summa cm laude, studying abroad twice, and representing the Warhawks on the UW-Whitewater dance team. I'd like to acknowledge Jodie Parys for encouraging me to continue my Spanish studies and for guiding me along my study abroad opportunities. Professor Parys truly cares for her students and has a passion for teaching!"

05/07/2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We commend the dedication and work ethic of those who were able to complete all requirements of the University Honors Program.

We wish all graduates the best as they continue their adventures off-campus. It wasn't easy, but you did yourselves proud. We also appreciate all faculty, staff, and administrators who supported Honors Students as they worked to realize their dreams.🎓💜🎉

05/06/2024

Graduating debt free in a challenging major? Congratulations, Janaya, you're on your way!

Congratulations to Janaya Walker from Germantown, Wisconsin, who earned a BBA in accounting and economics and was hired as an audit associate with Grant Thornton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Janaya says, "I'm most proud of getting to participate in and lead a women's ministry alongside incredible Christian women through Delight Ministries, and graduating debt-free. I'd like to acknowledge Jill Weber for being an incredible accounting professor and for being so passionate about the topic, and Darla Keuler-Gehl for being an amazing organization advisor who is always willing to go above and beyond for Delight Ministries."

05/06/2024

Fight the good fight, Warren! Kudos to you, and we're so proud of your achievements.

Congratulations to Warren Thurow from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, who earned a B.A. in legal studies and was accepted to graduate school at Marquette University pursuing a Juris Doctor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Warren says, "My three proudest achievements at UW-Whitewater are working as an event coordinator for the campus Law Society Club, graduating with the honors program, and graduating in three years. I'd like to give a special thanks to my professor and advisor, Jolly Emrey, whose assistance was invaluable in helping me graduate early and secure internships."

05/06/2024

Woot woot, congratulations to Dylan! We look forward to hearing your commencement speech this Saturday.

Congratulations to Dylan Riley from Oregon, Wisconsin, who earned a BBA in finance and was hired as a lending program specialist with Summit Credit Union in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. Dylan says, "I'm most proud of being commencement speaker, competing with the American Marketing Association chapter at the national competition in New Orleans, and starting my MBA as an undergraduate student! I'd like to thank Yuan Yuan, who is very kind and one of the most knowledgeable professors I've met on campus, and someone who exemplifies what students hope for in their professor — a mentor. I'd also like to thank John DeGraff, my advisor for AMA throughout college, who has been a leader for students and has a positivity and love for teaching that is top notch. I'm proud to have been one of John's students."

05/06/2024

Way to go, Zach! Thank you for being such a responsible, adept UHP intern for 4 years.

Congratulations to Zachary Preiser from Mukwonago, Wisconsin, who earned a B.S. in mathematics and was hired as a financial institution specialist with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Appleton, Wisconsin. Zachary says, "I'm most proud of serving on the SUFAC committee, serving on the Dean's Advisory Board as the mathematics representative from 2022-24, and contributing to research projects in areas of food science and geophysics. I'd like to acknowledge Wesley Hough, who went above and beyond in assisting students in all areas of mathematics. Professor Hough is not only a great teacher, but a good friend who was always ready to help. Professor Hough played a major role in my success as a student at this university."

05/06/2024

Congratulations to Brielle Bird, HSA President! Thank you for all you've done to build community at UWW. Your future is so bright, 😎.

Congratulations to Brielle Bird from East Troy, Wisconsin, who earned a BBA in marketing and human resource management and was hired as a digital marketing associate with IEWC in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Brielle says, "I am most proud of being co-president of the digital division in American Marketing Association, president of the Honors Student Association, and going on an honors travel-study to Scotland, England and Ireland! I would like to acknowledge Andrew Dahl for being a great mentor throughout my involvement in AMA and marketing. Professor Dahl not only taught me everything about marketing, but how to grow professionally as an individual within the business world."

05/06/2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

05/02/2024

Honors Students, thank you for your kind words & bird-themed gifts. I was overwhelmed by your kindness and didn't cry until I got home & read your messages. How did you all know I like birds?

I suspect that a very smart, organized bird named Brielle was at the heart of this. Thank you to our HSA President, the entire E-Board, & all Honors Students for inspiring me! As I tell others, "Serving as your director has been the highlight of my career at UWW."

Lead with your hearts as well as your brains. KIT, TK 💜🐦📚