University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA

09/10/2026

The School of Ag Ambassadors have been working hard selling mums on the patio of the Pioneer Tower this week. This afternoon, they served free Pioneer Sweets ice cream and sorbet to those who stopped by.

There’s still time to shop for your fall mums and purchase your very own School of Agriculture merch! They will be selling on the patio until 4 p.m. this Thursday, September 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday, September 11.

UW-Platteville School of Agriculture University of Wisconsin-Platteville

09/09/2026

Be sure to get out and shop the mums on the Pioneer Tower patio this week!

Due to the rain earlier we have cancelled for today. Will be selling tomorrow through Friday. BONUS: Free ice cream from Pioneer Sweets will be Thursday 09/10 from 11:30am-1:00pm

Check out the beautiful 10" mum plants for sale for $20 each on the patio between Pioneer Tower and Russell Hall from 10am-4pm Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11. Payment accepted: cash, check and Venmo. Ag Ambassadors will even carry them to your vehicle. School of Ag Clothing Sale is happening at the same time. BONUS: Free ice cream from Pioneer Sweets between 11:30-1pm on Tuesday ONLY.

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA

09/09/2026

"I am grateful that our business school has the opportunity to collaborate with WVCC to serve veterans with this program. As a veteran myself, I’m passionate about seeing successful transitions into the civilian workforce,” said Dr. Les Hollingsworth, director of the School of Business at UW-Platteville. “By combining UW-Platteville’s academic rigor with direct input from veteran business leaders, we are ensuring this curriculum addresses real industry demands and prepares these entrepreneurs for success."

We are so proud of this new collaboration! Check out this article to learn more.

Military veterans and service members will have a chance to learn how to start their own businesses through a new UW-Platteville certificate program. The Veterans to Business Venture Certificate program will guide participants through each phase of launching a viable business venture. The program co...

09/09/2026

If you took Ornithology with Dr. Jeff Huebschman, it’s time to flock together! 🐦

09/04/2026

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT! Alex Litza is a double major student studying biology with a genetics/molecular emphasis and forensic investigation with a lab emphasis. This summer she had the opportunity to work on a collaborative research project with Dr. Rabbani in the Department of Chemistry and Dr. Levenstein in the Department of Biology to determine if cotton physically modified with alcohol groups can inhibit bacterial growth. She also had the opportunity to present her findings at the WiSys SPARK symposium at UW-Eau Claire in August.

“To my understanding, this research project is a two-step process: the first step is to functionalize the cotton, and the second step is the modification. The second step is when the isopropyl group has been bonded to the cotton fabric. Since isopropyl alcohol is found in rubbing alcohol, it was hypothesized that the cotton should have some antimicrobial properties. Once I receive the cotton from Dr. Rabbani’s group, I process it into 1 cm squares and use it in different experiments to try and characterize if/how the cotton is able to prevent bacterial growth. A few experiments yielded results where the cotton was able to inhibit bacterial growth. So far, the cotton has only been used in experiments with E. coli, but I am planning on introducing different microbes like yeast or other species of bacteria during the fall semester,” said Litza. “It has been an amazing experience so far, allowing me to utilize skills and techniques I have learned in my previous biology classes here at UW-Platteville as well as providing hands-on experience in a full-time lab setting.”

UW-Platteville Biology Department University of Wisconsin-Platteville WiSys UW-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigation at UW- Platteville

09/04/2026

We can't wait to host the Dairy Summit this year!

Dairy Summit takes place November 17 on University of Wisconsin-Platteville's campus!

This free public event features panel sessions, research talks, poster presentations, and facility tours showcasing the latest Hub-funded projects.

Learn more and register at https://dairyinnovationhub.wisc.edu/dairy-summit/

09/01/2026

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT! Stella McGowan is a biology major with a health science emphasis (pre-med) who worked on research this summer under the direction of professors Dr. Mark Horton and Dr. Becky Doyle-Morin with the UW-Platteville Department of Biology as they assessed the impact of the natural nuisance algal control and hydrogen peroxide on native freshwater bacteria.

"The research I have done this summer has been a great opportunity to expand on what I learned from my experiment last semester and provide an improved plan for the fall,” said McGowan. “I have especially enjoyed getting to work in both the lab learning about microbiology and out in the field with freshwater ecology. I am very grateful for this opportunity to learn and explore the wide variety biology has to offer!"

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08/31/2026

On Friday, August 14, we celebrated the Alumni Golf Outing Supporting BILSA Scholarships at The Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. It was a beautiful day and a great time to connect with fellow BILSA alumni and share stories with friends, old and new.

Thank you to all the supporters, volunteers, BILSA Alumni Chapter Board members, staff, colleagues, The Oaks Golf Course, the UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association, and many others who helped make this event a success. Contributions from this event benefit BILSA students through scholarships, and we are grateful for all the support and the profound impact it will make on our students.

Be on the lookout for more event photos soon!

UW-Platteville Alumni The Oaks Golf Course

08/27/2026

The college came together yesterday to hear updates from Interim Dean Carrie Keller and each of the BILSA departments and schools as we prepare for another academic year of student focused learning. We are excited for classes to begin again on Wednesday, September 2!

08/26/2026