Impact of Gifts
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Scholarships help students rise on their way to realizing big dreams
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Strong proponents of STEM education, Beth and Richard Gochnauer wanted to help students pursuing careers in those fields. To help students rise to their potential, the couple created the Beth and Richard Gochnauer Engineering Technology Scholarship. “Since Green Bay is historically a manufacturing town, it needs engineers for its success,” Beth Gochnauer said. “If students…
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Schwab Center builds brighter financial future for students, region
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Money-minded connections are steering the way for UW-Green Bay students and the community to plan for their future and take steps to better financial wellness. Alumni and industry partnerships have come together within The Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness (located in Wood Hall), made possible by a gift from Schwab Advisor Services, in…
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Academic Programs, Building & Innovation, Donation Story, People who make a difference, Students who’ve been impactedMary Ann Cofrin bequest invests deeper in students’ business mastery
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The son of an entrepreneur and successful business owner, Dr. David Cofrin and his wife, Mary Ann, saw that Northeast Wisconsin would benefit from access to higher education, and specifically, development of business-minded leaders at UW-Green Bay. A generous gift to establish the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business in 2010 received a major boost…
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Alumna: ‘I Wanted to Pay it Back, and Pay it Forward’
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Abigail Kiefer’s link to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay began as a toddler. While both of her parents were students, she attended the campus daycare. When she was 5, Kiefer’s family moved to Madison, but she didn’t forget about UW-Green Bay. As she finished high school, an interest in urban planning drew her back to…
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Community Support Fuels Student Athletes’ Competitive Edge
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Being a Phoenix athlete means rising to the challenge of juggling many demands: workouts, practices, travel to competitions, and social and family time. For softball player Hailey Heckenlaible, it was not always possible to pack a whole days’ worth of meals and snacks. Festival Foods has come to the rescue of UW-Green Bay’s athletes. Recognizing…
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Women’s Institute Educates, Inspires and Builds Future Leaders
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History hasn’t been kind to China’s Chairman Mao, but his famous quote “Women hold up half the sky” resonates even in 21st-century America. If the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) has anything to do with it, women will be holding up even more leadership roles. For Janet Bonkowski, the Institute’s Executive…
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Student Photographer: Osvaldo Lopez ’23, Bachelor of Arts
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Osvaldo Lopez is a Mexican-American design student who has worked hard for his family and future. From early childhood, Osvaldo has loved learning and his family above everything. He has taken his life experiences from growing up in a first-generation household and applied them to his photography. After picking up a used camera off of…
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New Facilities Help Comm Program Prioritize In-demand Skills
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s new Media Hub provides students with authentic learning experiences that will better prepare them when entering the workforce. The hub includes updated radio and television equipment along with the Frank Wood Media Newsroom, which provides a new space for students to collaborate, develop ideas and work together. Wood, a 2011…
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First Nations Doctoral Students Support Communities, Futures
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History was made last May when Crystal Lepscier and her fellow students in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s First Nations Education Doctorate Program crossed the commencement stage. The moment not only marked the first graduates of the program, but also the first-ever doctorates awarded by the University. “Our classes were not always subjects you would…
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Rotary Scholarship Paves Teacher Prep Pathway for UW-Green Bay Student
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Senior Ashley Brosig is your typical savvy, hard-working Phoenix whose journey to achieving her dreams of becoming a teacher are close to becoming reality. She shared her story with members of Rotary Club of Green Bay on March 13 in gratitude for the club’s generous scholarships. Brosig along with senior elementary education major Megan Gomez…
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Student Profile: Justice Saxby, ’23, Receives Carol R. DeGroot Scholarship in Environmental Science
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Justice Saxby has always been conscious of sustainability. Once she realized that she could pursue higher education with a focus on environmental protection, she knew it was the right path for her. When considering attending UW-Green Bay, Saxby felt a strong connection to the Eco U™. “Once I found out they had a really good…
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Student Profile: Jordyn Ossmann, ’24, Received Ron C. and Pauline P. Heim Scholarship
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Jordyn Ossmann sees her pursuit of higher education as a way to open doors for her career. It was important for her to choose a college with a myriad of educational and professional opportunities. Ossmann’s love of learning and strong work ethic made UW-Green Bay the right choice for her. Hailing from Reedsville, Wis., Ossmann…
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New Age for Media and Engineering Launched with Renovated IS Space, Now TEAM Laboratories
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At a time of unprecedented demand for news, information, and entertainment content, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Communication program is uniquely positioned for growth. Two years ago, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences set out to revitalize the student media infrastructure and create a vibrant hub where students will develop skills in radio,…
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Renovated TV Studio Named in Honor of ’75 Alumnus Harvey Arnold
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Through generous recognition by Sinclair Broadcast Group, UW-Green Bay’s remodeled TV Studio has been named Arnold Broadcast Studio in honor of Harvey Arnold ’75. The slightly reconfigured space features new lighting, staging and sets, new equipment and a level of visibility not available in its previous configuration. With the naming, Sinclair sought to recognize Arnold’s…
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Newsroom Named in Honor of Late Frank Wood, Publisher of Green Bay News Chronicle
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Through generous recognition by The Press Times and Multi Media Channels, UW-Green Bay’s new space for media production has been named the Frank Wood Media Newsroom in honor of the late Frank Wood, publisher of the Green Bay News Chronicle. The space is located the center of media production rooms on the campus, and features…
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Gary Mach Excellence in Media Fund Supports Future Media Leaders
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Harvey Arnold is celebrated for his career accomplishments as a UW-Green Bay alum and leader for Sinclair Broadcast Group, as well as his efforts to inspire the next generation of emerging leaders in media and broadcasting. Arnold is sure to give credit where credit is due, including to his mentor, the late Gary Mach. “Gary…
