UW-Platteville Biology Department

05/13/2026

I wonder who our winner's were?

The biology program is hosting a scavenger hunt this week! Students who flock to Boebel Hall from May 4–8 to spot their hidden duck, Greg Waddlesworth, PhD, and snap a picture of the little guy every day will win a free biology T-shirt! Full details can be found on the Biology Instagram page (). Good luck finding the duck! 🦆

Pictured: An M.D. and PhD posing for the camera. 😎

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

https://www.uwplatt.edu/news/foundation-success-uw-platteville-celebrates-first-graduate-accelerated-nursing-program

This spring marks a milestone achievement for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as Sienna Isaacson will be the first graduate of the nursing pathway 3+1 dual bachelor’s degree program. This accelerated nursing program allows students to complete their Bach...

05/02/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming the incoming class of freshman to UWP! You will get to meet with one of our amazing advisors in the Biology Department and get all your questions answered and build a great schedule for Fall 2026! Sign up for New Student Registration soon!

Parents and students! Feeling unsure about what’s next for starting college in the fall? We’ve got your back! Get signed up for New Student Experience (NSE)! There are plenty of dates to choose from over the summer, but they are filling up fast. During NSE you'll get essential advice from your Peer Advisors on campus life, register for classes and get a chance to make new friends! More details here: www.uwplatt.edu/new-student-experience

04/24/2026

The MED-T (Medical Experiences for the Development of Teens) students went to Lancaster High School to do some healthcare outreach. It's great to get young kids excited about careers in healthcare.

04/20/2026

03/19/2026

https://www.uwosh.edu/today/130804/first-graduate-of-31-pathway-celebrates-milestone-in-uw-oshkosh-accelerated-nursing-program/

Thirty graduates of the UW-Oshkosh Accelerated BSN program—including the first in the 3+1 nursing pathway linking the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and UW-Oshkosh—were honored March 14 during the School of Nursing and Health Professions pinning ceremony.

12/19/2025

Dr. Wayne Weber will carry the University Mace at the College of BILSA's commencement ceremony!

Dr. Weber has enjoyed numerous positions while working at UW-Platteville for the past 28 years. His increasing leadership roles span from faculty member in the Department of Biology, Chair of the Department of Biology, Dean of the College of BILSA, Interim Provost, to his current position as the university’s Corporate and Community Engagement Consultant. We wish him the absolute best as he transitions to his new role as the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin System.

🎉 Fun fact about Dr. Weber: He just became a grandpa! 🍼

It’s nearly time to celebrate the Fall 2025 BILSA degree candidates at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's 215th commencement ceremony! Join us this Saturday, December 13, 12:30–2 PM at Williams Fieldhouse.

12/17/2025

The tradition continues! Congratulations to all the UW-Platteville Biology December graduates! Best of luck and stay in touch!