University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

High school students taking part in a freshwater camp at UW-Oshkosh spend time collecting water samples from the Fox River adjacent to campus. Two dozen high school students immersed themselves in freshwater sciences in a University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh camp this week that provided activities that included the chance to analyze and filter water, examine algae under a microscope, sample beaches for contaminants and marine debris and check out a few water resources in the area.

Cody Cavanaugh, seated right with hat, is the driver and owner of Percheron horses, Dottie and DeeDee, pulling an antique carriage carrying Jane Cryan’s casket past her families former homestead site along Algoma Boulevard. Seated left, is Cryan’s son, Edward Dawes of Washington, as they made their way to Riverside Cemetery. UWO photo by Kaleb Herrick.

Prospective students and their families explored academic programs, campus life, and the opportunities that define the Titan experience while discovering how a UW–Oshkosh education prepares graduates for lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. For prospective students and their families, Titan Preview at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh marked more than a campus visit.

UW-Oshkosh holds a series of events throughout the year to help prospective students get a feel for campus. Titan Preview events Thursday and Friday brought dozens of students and parents to UWO.

‘50s Frederick Wachter ’57, Neenah, May 8, 2026 Wilford Zeamer ’58, Beaver Dam, June 16, 2026 ‘60s Joan (Wassink) Breitzman ’62, Plymouth, May 27, 2026 Mary (Dieckhoff) Ely ’66, New London, June 25, 2026 Barbara (Boughton) Hammer ’67, Fond du Lac, May 23, 2026 Daniel Haney ’66, ’72 (MST), Howard, June 8, 2026 Marilyn (Wassink) Hanson ’63, Sheboygan, June 22, 2026 Charles Hardy ’63, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, June 15, 2026 Joyce (Jochmann) Mastalir ’64, Salem, June 2, 2026 Mary (Husby) Rohr...

’85 DeAnn Thurmer, of Fox Lake, retired as president of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital. ’87 Jill (Quirk) Kellner, of Appleton, is a licensing certification specialist with the State of Wisconsin. Kellner has two sons and a future daughter-in-law who are all UW-Oshkosh alumni. ’88, ’93 (MBA) William “Bill” Sennholz, of Marshfield, is the president and CEO of Forward Bank.

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh plays host to a number of sports camps taking place throughout the summer. A girls basketball camp June 30-July 2 featured around 100 young players under the leadership of new UWO assistant coach Claire Levendoski with help from student-athletes. Check out photos below: Learn more: UW-Oshkosh Titans

Temiloluwa “Temi” Kayode-Ojo, an international student who recently earned her bachelor’s degree at UW-Oshkosh, created opportunities for belonging by getting involved and meeting people. When Temiloluwa “Temi” Kayode-Ojo first arrived at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh from Lagos, Nigeria, she thought she knew what college would look like. She would study computer science. She would go to class. She would earn her degree.

Following the 2026 New North Summit, Dr. Manohar Singh, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, reflected on how higher education institutions underpin regional collaboration to advance economic growth.

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh will celebrate the talents and successes of eight alumni during Homecoming 2026 this October. The UW-Oshkosh Alumni Association will present four top graduates with the Distinguished Alumni Award for their accomplishments in their professional fields. Additionally, three graduates will be honored with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award for their professional and civic accomplishments within 15 years of receiving their degrees, as well as their future promise.