Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Former coach files lawsuit

Former coach files lawsuit

October 6, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal and Justin St. Peter On May 13, 2014, then-University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling coach Tim Fader’s children came home from school crying, all due to a letter that then-Chancellor...

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It’s a wrap: The Royal Purple’s top five stories

May 3, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal May 4, 2016   Collectively, the Royal Purple’s staff of 17 editors and many more staff writers wrote about the good, the bad and the political news, penned editorials on...

CSU provost tapped for UW-W post

CSU provost tapped for UW-W post

February 23, 2016

By Kimberly Wethal Feb. 24, 2016 Chancellor Beverly Kopper announced UW-Whitewater’s selection for the position of provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs last week Tuesday. UW-W selected...

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Beverly Kopper and interim provost John Stone run through Perkins Stadium before students. Incoming freshman found themselves being swept up into their welcome activities after their arrival on campus on Sunday, August 30. Club U Dub Dub got students interacting with their peers and made them a part of the Warhawk family by participating in the R U Purple rally, running through Perkins Stadium and painting Warhawk Drive purple. They finished off the night by attending Club 1868. Photo by Aaron Gottschalk.

Kopper honored to be UW-Whitewater’s 16th Chancellor

September 2, 2015

  By Kimberly Wethal News Editor Chancellor Beverly Kopper has a closet overflowing with purple. It’s not all Warhawk purple, she admits, but the days she’s not donning one of...

Residence Hall project moves to next stage

Residence Hall project moves to next stage

September 3, 2014

Sept. 3, 2014 By Alexandria Zamecnik   After getting the nod to proceed with the next phase in building, State Rep. Andy Jorgensen, D-Milton, immediately called Chancellor Richard Telfer. “He...

Amy Edmonds named UW-W Athletic Director

June 6, 2014

By Justin St. Peter Anytime somebody has the word interim in their job title removed, they can breathe a large sigh of relief. Former interim athletic director Amy Edmonds agrees. On May 28, Chancellor...

Innovators recognized at showcase

May 7, 2014

May 7, 2014 By Rumasa Noor The Innovators’ Showcase is one way for innovators and entrepreneurs to not only be recognized, but inspire students and the community. Spring Innovators’ Showcase...

UW-Whitewater to D-II? Not so fast

April 23, 2014

  April 23, 2014 By Paul Bressler UW-Whitewater Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Amy Edmonds put to bed any rumors that the Warhawks would make the jump to Division-II, at least...

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Faculty Senate responds to classroom recording

April 2, 2014

By Alexandria Zamecnik April 2, 2014   The UW-Whitewater Faculty Senate unanimously passed a resolution on March 11 to prohibit students from recording in class and other curricular activities...

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Cross to head UW System

January 22, 2014

  Ray Cross appointed as 7th UW System President Jan. 22, 2013 By Alexandria Zamecnik   Raymond W. Cross has been appointed as UW System president after 16 weeks of deliberation,...

Telfer to take reins as UW System head

October 23, 2013

By Michael Riley Chancellor Richard J. Telfer was appointed Oct. 16 to serve as the interim UW System President, effective Jan 1, after former President Kevin P. Reilly stepped down at year’s end. Reilly...

Earth Week mindset should not end in April

May 1, 2013

  Earth Week may have ended, but that does not mean taking care of the Earth should be ignored for the rest of the year. The Earth constantly needs our attention and care. The events and lessons...

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