Lee Zastrow graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2003 following completion of his degree in Computer Science and Business Administration. Lee was extensively involved in FIRST Robotics, the Segregated University Fee Allocation Commission, the...

The Leo and Phoebe Boebel Memorial Schoalrship was originally a memorial to Leo E. Bcebel, who was Dean of Arts and Science, and established after his death in 1968. After her death his wife, Phoebe W. Boebel, who had been a continued participant in the scholarship...

The Mark and Janice Lee Family established this scholarship to celebrate the important role the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has played in their family. Mark and Janice met at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, then the Wisconsin State University at...

A longtime friend of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Melville ‘Mel’ Cohee is one of the early conservationists in Wisconsin and the United States. Mel assisted the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in developing its Soil and Water Conservation Society...

Michael (Mike) J. Roy was raised in Beloit, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from 1965 to 1969. He began majoring in pre-forestry, having been influenced by his participation at Eagle Scout forestry camp, Trout Lake, WI, in 1962. However, he...

Nancy Ware was born in 1957 to Robert and Frances (Richter) Ware. Nancy graduated from Platteville High School in 1976. She continued her education, graduating from Southwest Technical School in 1986 with degrees in Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant and...

This scholarship was established by Paul and Mary Erickson. Paul worked at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for over 30 years! Paul and Mary created this scholarship for families who have individuals with special needs. Special need families face unique...

Rick, a Milwaukee native, attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from 1965 to 1969, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a comprehensive major in Business Administration/Economics and a minor in Journalism. He was actively involved in campus life,...

Robert and Elaine Carns created the Nina Carns Agronomy Scholarship in loving memory of their daughter Nina Lee Carns who passed away in 2023. Nina Carns graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a double major in Soil and Crop Science and Business...

Lynette (Duerst) Ivey graduated from Wisconsin State College-Platteville, now UW-Platteville, in 1967 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught elementary education in Madison, WI, DeKlab, and Freeport, IL. She and three other teachers founded the Children’s...

Roger M. Cohee had an extensive career in Agri-business after graduating from UW-Platteville. He worked in corporate sales and sales management, involving 15 years of plant food production and marketing, 6 years in livestock feed storage equipment marketing, and 16...

Rosemary Clarke, musician, composer, concert pianist and organist, teacher, and choir director, received a bachelor of music degree, cum laude, from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, in June 1940, at the age of 19. At the time of her graduation, she was the...

Sam Riechers was born and lived in Southern Wisconsin. He enjoyed many years on his family farm until he enrolled in college. Same graduated in 1974 in 3 1/2 years with high honors from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He earned a BS in chemistry along with...

Scott Fromader was born July 23, 1955, and raised in Darlington, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Darlington High School, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1973, where he became deeply involved in campus life. As an active member of...

Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering has been shaping the built environment since 1895, bringing over 125 years of expertise to the architecture and engineering consulting industry. The firm maintains a strong Midwest presence with 16 strategically located...

The Sigma Tau Gamma Scholarship was established to recognize and support the academic excellence and leadership of members of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Founded in 1965 as the local fraternity Phi...

Steve Becker taught accounting at UW-Platteville from 1973 to 2006. He taught and advised thousands of students, many of whom went on to very successful careers in the accounting industry and have received university awards. Steve established the New Freshmen...

Jill graduated from Platteville Platteville High School and continued her education by graduating from UW-Platteville with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health and obtaining her Master’s degree from UW-Whitewater. On April 7, 1984, she was united in...

Terry and Susan Strittmater, both proud University of Wisconsin-Platteville alumni, are committed to ensuring future students have access to the transformative experiences that shaped their own lives. Terry graduated in 1982 with degrees in Accounting and Criminal...

The Howard Family created this scholarship to honor their father, Cliff Howard, who passed away in 2014. Clifford Howard was born in Darlington, Wisconsin and graduated from Darlington High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps,...

Arthur “Art” Masbruch grew up in Platteville, Wis, attended the Platteville Mining School and received his three-year Mining Certificate in 1949. His sister Esther McReynolds received her Elementary Education Certificate from Platteville State Teachers College in...

Karen M. (Johnson) Schilling was born on January 4,1942, in Negaunee, Michigan. She married William F. Schilling on June 16,1962, in Peoria Illinois. She graduated from Richwood High School, where she was valedictorian. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in...

James R. and Mary L. Cooley each graduated from Bloomington (WI) High School, which is now part of the consolidated River Ridge School District. They were ardent supporters of education. A testament to this is the fact that all five boys raised on the couples’...

Tori Erickson, and her husband Jon, established the Sheila A. Nelson Scholarship for Returning Adult Students in honor of Tori’s mother. Sheila A. Nelson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1968 with a degree in Elementary Education. Sheila...

Wendell E. Sisson received a Bachelor’s degree from UW-Platteville with a Broadfield Social Science major (History emphasis and Geography minor) in 1966. He went on to receive a Master’s degree in American History (1968) and a Master’s degree in Traffic Safety (1979)...