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Founded 1901

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FAFSA application undergoes changes

FAFSA application undergoes changes

Jayden Kimpel, Assistant Campus Editor April 7, 2024

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is available to all college students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application was re-designed to make it easier for students and parents...

Photo submitted by John Dominguez Jr. of the Kc Cohorts.

Time to apply for scholarships

Libby Nabhan, Assistant Campus Editor February 19, 2023

Spring semester: the time that goes the fastest and the slowest.  This upcoming week (Feb. 19-22) is scholarship season. The due date for a majority of scholarships is the 22nd, giving you time to review...

Volunteers work together to make pancakes on a giant griddle and serve food to the public at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Pancakes for a cause

Dauntae Green, Managing Editor April 3, 2022

The Whitewater Kiwanis Club held its 42nd year of pancake breakfasts Saturday April 2 from 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Armory. It's an important fundraiser for the community with many volunteers...

Here’s your chance to win $7.65K

Here’s your chance to win $7.65K

Carina Lopez, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2021

Without requiring it, UW-Whitewater has highlighted various vaccine incentives to encourage students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of the Warhawks are Back plan.  July...

Senior development specialist Katie Kuznacic works with donors in the office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement to ensure their gifts reach the maximum potential. 

The scholarship search

Hunter Wade, Journalist February 7, 2021

Every year thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to UW-Whitewater students. The money provides a lifeline for many to stay in school and focus on studies without letting debt become too big...

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight C. Watson stops to talk with students along Warhawk Drive as new students in learning communities painted Warhawk Drive and participated in other welcome activities presented by the First Year Experience program on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.

Surviving at home during COVID-19

Carina Lopez, Lifestyle Editor April 20, 2020

The stay at home order is undeniably making everyone go crazy, but it is important to remember that being safe at home is the better of two evils. The Royal Purple is here to help you survive this crazy...

Key changes to FAFSA pushes filing date up

Nicole Aimone, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2016

The process for students to apply for federal aid for the 2017-2018 school year has changed from previous years. The biggest changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the timeline...

Students earn scholarships for geological research

May 1, 2012

Three UW-Whitewater students received scholarships this semester to conduct research in geological science. Senior Kristie Hansen, junior Shane Wulf and sophomore Daryl Johnson were each awarded a Wisconsin...

Disabled recognize generosity with scholarship money

April 18, 2012

Approximately $40,000 was given away in scholarship money to more than 15 students for their dedication to helping students with disabilities. Many of the scholarships and awards were given in memory...

Scholarships keep students in school, safe

April 4, 2012

With studying, balancing a job and scraping up money to pay for college, most students often find themselves a bit stressed out. Add saving lives to that and you’ve got the 10 students volunteering at...

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