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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Dean of Students Tonya Schmidt

Starting new habits on campus

Tonya Schmidt, Dean of Students January 26, 2026

Welcome back, Warhawks! January is a time for renewal, reset, and intentions. Second semester is here and it’s your chance to start new habits that will lead to better well-being and academic success. Before...

UW-Whitewater senior and Social Work major Rachel Gilbertson

Spotting sex trafficking in Wisconsin

Rachel Gilbertson, UW-W Senior November 17, 2025

When people hear “sex trafficking” they usually think it only happens in big cities or other countries. The truth though is, it happens in Wisconsin too; even close to college campuses like ours. Each...

University Health & Counseling Services Director Stacy Weber

Honoring Suicide Prevention Month

Stacy Weber, University Health & Counseling Services Director September 8, 2025

Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that mental health matters and that each of us has a role in preventing suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged individuals,...

Rachel Meister (right) welcomes Emily Cornwall (left) into the Delta Zeta house, for move-in day.

Moving out of pandemic and onto campus

Alicia Dougherty, Campus News Editor September 4, 2022

Over the course of the past week new Warhawks moved onto campus, starting a new and exciting chapter in their lives transitioning from childhood to adulthood. However, this process looked hugely different...

Vacancies plague mental health center

Vacancies plague mental health center

Carina Lopez, Assitant Campus New Editor October 17, 2021

Multiple resignations from University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) since the summer of 2020 have left the remaining staff with challenges as they continue to serve the student population.  Mental...

UHCS Pandemic Stress Counseling

UHCS Pandemic Stress Counseling

Dauntae Green, Lifestyle Editor September 6, 2020

The pandemic has made students, faculty become stressed out, or have anxiety through the pandemic with its situations given to them. The Ambrose Health Center at the UW-Whitewater University provides...

Fair helps Warhawks get and stay well this season

Jackson Mihm, Assistant Lifestyle Editor October 28, 2019

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s University Health and Counseling Services held its annual Wellness Fair in the Hamilton Room at the University Center on Oct. 15. The Wellness Fair had a lot...

The relaxation room is a spot on campus equipped with comfy chairs, a stereo, blankets and optional light therapy session to keep students safe from stress.

UHCS opens new relaxation room for all

Jackson Mihm, Assistant News Editor September 24, 2019

The start of school can be known for bringing about unwanted ailments. Fortunately, here at UW-Whitewater there is an entire department focused on the mental and physical health of our students, faculty...

Students create fun, safe environment

Students create fun, safe environment

Alyssa Brooks, Assistant Lifestyle Editor May 6, 2019

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, students in Dr. Kate Ksobiech’s Health Advocacy class hosted the third annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month trivia night to increase awareness about sexual...

STI testing made accessible on campus

Alex Goodwin- Salas, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

In respect of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) located in the Ambrose Health Center, worked with many student organizations, such as IMPACT and BSU to have...

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