UW-Platteville Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we refect on the courage and service of the veterans and families who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.

02/25/2026

ATTENTION Non-Traditional Students -
Please join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 11:30am - 1:00pm, in 110 Ottensman Hall, for an open forum to discuss your experiences, concerns, and needs on campus. You will also have an opportunity to engage with resources designed to aid non-traditional students during their time at UW-Platteville. Free lunch will be available, while supplies last!

02/25/2026

Join us on March 5th, 2026, from 11am - 3pm, to learn or ask questions about military-connected education benefits, and to say farewell to our School Certifying Official, Jeanne Robinson, as she retires after serving UW-Platteville students for more than 41 years! There will be lunch items and cake available, while supplies last. Everyone is welcome!

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and our mission is clear: help our veterans achieve their next mission—a college degree. Every gift to the Veterans Scholarship Fund honors their service and fuels their success. Give here: go.uwplatt.edu/givingtuesday2025

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07/09/2025

Resharing for any veterans or military that might be interested.

Re-sharing for those who are interested - Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells is offering discounts through Sunday, July 13, for veterans, military, and their families. ***Please see flyer image and details below.

Noah’s Ark has discounted and free admissions for active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel during their Military Appreciation Week, July 7–13.
Details and offers:
• FREE admission for all active duty and retired military members
• 4 discounted tickets for family and friends for $29.99 each
• 20% OFF your food order (Alcohol excluded)
o Just show a valid Military ID or veteran identifier at the gate and checkout to receive these offers.

***Questions about tickets? Please visit Noah's Ark official website: https://www.noahsarkwaterpark.com/

Please note: WDVA is re-sharing only for informational purposes and to foster positive collaborations with partners across the state who help us serve our veteran community in Wisconsin. Thank you!

05/14/2025

Happening today!

Attention all Veterans, military, and veteran families!

UW-Platteville's Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students, along with the VA, will be hosting a Regional Veterans Resource Fair! This event is open to the public, with more than 20 vendors from the Tri-State Area, including: the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Vet Center, area County Veteran Services Officers, VA Audiology, Grant County ADRC, and Tri-State Veterans Network, just to name a few! If you are a veteran, veteran family member, or service member, please stop in to see what resources may be out there for you!

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Where: UW-Platteville, Ullsvik Hall, Nohr Gallery,
30 S. Hickory St. Platteville, WI
Parking: Street Parking or Parking Lot 3A (will have parking attendants and a tent to make the parking lot easy to find)
Time: 11:00AM - 4:30PM

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA
University of Wisconsin Platteville Student Senate
Platteville Student Veteran Organization
Markee Pioneer Student Center at UW-Platteville
UW-Platteville EMS Centerpoint
UW-Platteville TRIO Student Support Services
UW-Platteville Career and Professional Development Office
UW-Platteville Disability Access Center
UW-Platteville University Counseling Services
UW-Platteville Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
UW-Platteville Athletics
Platteville Regional Chamber
Platteville Main Street

05/08/2025

Attention all Veterans, military, and veteran families!

UW-Platteville's Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students, along with the VA, will be hosting a Regional Veterans Resource Fair! This event is open to the public, with more than 20 vendors from the Tri-State Area, including: the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Vet Center, area County Veteran Services Officers, VA Audiology, Grant County ADRC, and Tri-State Veterans Network, just to name a few! If you are a veteran, veteran family member, or service member, please stop in to see what resources may be out there for you!

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Where: UW-Platteville, Ullsvik Hall, Nohr Gallery,
30 S. Hickory St. Platteville, WI
Parking: Street Parking or Parking Lot 3A (will have parking attendants and a tent to make the parking lot easy to find)
Time: 11:00AM - 4:30PM

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA
University of Wisconsin Platteville Student Senate
Platteville Student Veteran Organization
Markee Pioneer Student Center at UW-Platteville
UW-Platteville EMS Centerpoint
UW-Platteville TRIO Student Support Services
UW-Platteville Career and Professional Development Office
UW-Platteville Disability Access Center
UW-Platteville University Counseling Services
UW-Platteville Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
UW-Platteville Athletics
Platteville Regional Chamber
Platteville Main Street

03/17/2025

Senior Construction Management Spotlight Spring 2025,
Congratulations Nathan!

Past internships: Miron Construction Co., Inc.
Post-graduation job: Project Manager

Involvement: PSVO, Platteville Ducks Unlimited, Alpha Gamma Rho, ABC National CMC Team.

Your favorite experience/ memory: My Favorite Memory attending UW-Platteville is being apart of Alpha Gamma Rho!

Advice: Take chances with internships early on. Learn as much as you can from your project team and enjoy your time at UW-Platteville.

Why our CM/CSM program is so prestigious? We are prestigious because Platteville offers a great hands-on experience in all aspects of construction. We have great instructors and resources for students along with amazing industry partners that help prepare students for their future in the construction industry.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
UW-Platteville Alumni
UW-Platteville Office of Admission
UW-Platteville Corporate Relations
University of Wisconsin-Platteville/BILSA
UW-Platteville Career and Professional Development Office

02/19/2025

Calling all Military Connected Students - Veterans, Current Servicemembers, and Dependents using education benefits! Visit us for this event to learn more about your benefits, make sure you understand your responsibilities while using the benefits, and to find out if there is anything new happening with your benefit that you should be aware of. As always, free food will be available...but only to those who RSVP by March 12th, so make sure to RSVP today!

12/11/2024

Happening now!