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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been awarded funds for the development of three microcredentials designed to meet regional workforce needs.
The grants provided by the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) are part of the organization’s Microcredential Project, which targets individuals seeking employment or upskilling in high-demand fields.
“For decades, the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education has offered professional development programs in areas like teacher education and counseling, and with these microcredentials, we will now be able to meet growing workforce needs by fast-tracking people into high-demand careers,” says Matt Vick, dean.
Construction Safety Microcredential
Designed for current high school students and those looking to retool to enter the construction industry, the Construction Safety Microcredential is comprised of three courses that could be taught through dual enrollment within local high schools. The courses offered are designed by the Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR), ensuring high-quality learning experience, in a consistent and user-friendly format. The unique course offerings provide experiential learning to individuals that may not otherwise consider a four-year institution and supports the need for entry-level safety training beyond the required OSHA certifications. Successful completion of at least two courses opens doors within the construction industry and transferability to Wisconsin two- and four-year partners, and will result in a microcredential. UWW looks forward to partnering with local high schools, and regional employers to implement this microcredential. Courses will be available to student learners beginning spring 2026.
Supply Chain Microcredential
Healthcare professionals seeking to transition into managerial roles are the target audience for this program, which is designed to address critical gaps in the healthcare sector by equipping professionals — especially nurses — with essential supply chain skills. The online modules focus on healthcare-specific challenges in planning, sourcing, production, and logistics, offering practical solutions to operational inefficiencies like stockouts, overstocking, and high costs. This promotes career advancement by enabling learners to transition into managerial roles, enhancing their ability to optimize operations and improve patient care. Successful completion of the microcredential is equivalent to a three-credit college course and learners who demonstrate competencies are eligible to pursue credit for prior learning, ensuing applicability towards degrees in healthcare administration and supply chain management. Partnerships with local healthcare systems are underway, with a cohort starting as soon as fall.
Microcredential on Cybersecurity Assessment of Payment Systems
Business are required by law to comply with payment standards, and the Microcredential on Cybersecurity Assessment of Payment Systems is designed for non-traditional learners and high school students to gain critical knowledge on an important aspect of cybersecurity assessment.
This microcredential will help learners prepare for individual certification (PCI Professional), pursue a degree program, and build a pathway to secure entry-level positions in the high-demand cybersecurity workforce. The program will be offered in a fully-online, asynchronous format, making it highly accessible to students. Successful completion of the microcredential will result in six-college credits, which will count towards the Information Technology major, and Cybersecurity and Networking emphasis. UWW looks forward to continuing our partnership with the Wisconsin Cyber Response Team to enhance the success of this program.
Courses in microcredential programs focus the educational expertise of academic institutions into shorter, stackable, skills-based non-degree credentials, and can typically be completed in 2-4 months.
Recruitment for the microcredential programs is slated to begin in summer 2025.
UW-Whitewater’s involvement in the Microcredential Project is another example of the university’s recent work to address needs in the workforce. In 2022, the university added a Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education Policy to help combat a nationwide childcare crisis. UW-Whitewater at Rock County’s Nursing Collaborative with Edgewood College, launched in 2023, takes on the critical need for nurses in the region.
For more information on the Microcredential Project at UW-Whitewater contact Continuing Education at contined@uww.edu.
About UW-Whitewater
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater we inspire, engage and transform lives. Our higher education mission began more than 150 years ago — and we now serve more than 11,000 students at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses, 90% of whom stay in the region after earning their degree. The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. One of only four Public Colleges of Distinction in the state, the University boasts small class sizes (20:1 ratio), is ranked one of the top 10 public colleges by the U.S. New & World Report, and is the top-ranked college in the state for serving students with disabilities. Continuing Education is committed to meeting the lifelong learning needs of the residents of our region in offering a variety of classes, workshops and trainings that respond to the changing personal and professional interests of adult learners by connecting the University and community.
About HERA
The Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA) is a collaborative of 16 Southeastern Wisconsin public and private, two- and four-year colleges and universities and a network of partner organizations. HERA is dedicated to closing achievement gaps and educating students today to become an innovative and nimble workforce that meets the needs of the region’s industries tomorrow.
The Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition will bring the region’s brightest entrepreneurial talent center stage on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC). This premier pitch event represents a collaborative effort by the economic development organizations of Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties to identify, elevate, and invest in promising startups fueling the future of Wisconsin’s innovation economy.
Applications are open now through September 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM, for earlystage companies ready to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Selected finalists will be notified by October 1, followed by a multi-day workshop series October 1317 to refine business models, sharpen pitches, and connect with experienced mentors and investors. Finalists will return to KIC for a Pitch Practice Session on November 12, 2025, from 1–3 PM, just hours before taking the stage. Participants must be a resident or work within Kenosha, Racine, or Walworth County; be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
The event is designed to be more than a competition—it’s a launchpad.
QUOTES FROM PARTNERS:
Kelly Armstrong, Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN), said:
“Pitch Perfect is about spotlighting the next wave of visionary founders who are building the future right here in our backyard. The Kenosha Innovation Center is the ideal launchpad for bold ideas—and we’re thrilled to host this regional platform that turns vision into velocity.”
Laura Million, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC):
“We’re not just cheering on entrepreneurs—we’re supporting and connecting them with resources, guidance, and real capital. Pitch Perfect is a powerful signal that Southeast Wisconsin is all-in on innovation.”
Derek D’Auria, Executive Director of the Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA), added:
“Startups need more than a stage—they need a community that sees their potential and helps them scale. That’s what Pitch Perfect is creating. We’re excited to lift up the gamechanging talent across our three counties.”
Startups across all sectors are encouraged to apply—especially those building solutions in advanced manufacturing, biohealth, clean energy, and technology.
The Pitch Perfect competition is part of a broader regional strategy to grow a connected and collaborative innovation ecosystem throughout Southeast Wisconsin.
For full details and to apply, visit: https://www.kin-kenosha.org/entrepreneurship
This event is brought to you by Chase, Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA), Racine County Economic Development (RCEDC), Walworth County Economic Development Alliance, Inc., Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood, Tech-Prize, Gener8tor, UW Parkside, Gateway Technical College, and Carthage College.
Derek D’Auria
Executive Director
Walworth County Economic Development Alliance
262-564-3211– Office
derek@walworthbusiness.com | www.walworthbusiness.com
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List and University Honor Roll in spring 2025.
Martin Gonzalez, Honor Roll
Joshua Kirley, Honor Roll
The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean’s List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0.
To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. (P/F courses do not count toward a 12-credit minimum.) There can be no individual grades below a “C” and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run.
The First English Lutheran Church is holding a spiritual concert on Sunday, June 29th, at 11:00am featuring Dr. ValLimar Jansen.
Dr. ValLimar Jansen’s bio information can be found at https://www.vallimar.com/meetvallimar
Tammy Hedrick
Office Manager
First English Lutheran Church
262-473-5076
secretaryfelcww@gmail.com
Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
Maddie Arnett, Doctorate, Occupational Therapy
Tyler Arnett, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2024 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List.
The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the following colleges: the Diederich College of Communication, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA minimum.
Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,600 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.
Lakes Advisory Committee Meeting – Monday, June 23, 2025 – 4:30pm
Discussion and possible action on Updated Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Cravath and Trippe Lakes, discussion and possible action on scheduling programs, work days, and lake improvement initiatives, and discussion and possible action for Cravath Lake Fountain.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, Wiscconsin
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86940116492?pwd=zz7g6mdfqf32Fa90B1YAeX1gMad7Kk.1
Meeting ID: 869 4011 6492
Passcode: 824804
Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Urban Forestry Commission – Monday, June 23, 2025 – 5:30pm
Discussion and possible action on the arboretum, discussion and possible action on recommendations for Bradford Pear trees in the city, discussion and possible action on a natural playground at Starin Park, updates on Bird City, and discussion of the 2026 tree sale.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor
312 West Whitewater Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89294642376?pwd=XeBiC3nlJKhABMF6uTOSLfG4nxd0p9.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston)
Webinar ID: 892 946 42376
Passcode: 201529
Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2025, 7:00 pm
Farewell to Superintendent Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty and welcome to Samuel Karns, Whitewater Unified School District’s new Superintendent, Middle School scorecard review, donations of musical instruments for the district and $88,110.56 to the Reese Brantmeier Project, resignations of Middle School 8th Grade Science Teacher, Washington Math Interventionist, and High
School Special Education Teacher/Title I Reading & Reading Interventionist, and employment of Science Teacher for Whitewater High School.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81655466786?
pwd=NE5HbE94cERDaEFpMTdtVWNWZ3hoUT09
Passcode: 866490
Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
Webinar ID: 816 5546 6786
Attention all Whitewater youth baseball players interested in trying out for the Whitewater Club teams. Join us on July 21st-23rd for our tryouts.
This club is created to help expose youth baseball players to next level competition. The number of teams will be determined by number of players that tryout and ages. In order to have an opportunity to earn a roster spot on one of these teams you must tryout. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to tryout please contact coach Hookstead. Only 14 players are allowed per team maximum. If your son makes one of the teams there is a $350 charge. With this you will receive a jersey, pants, hat and training that would start in January. No experience is needed.
Please complete the form if you are interested in a try out.
Monday July 21st: 2nd-4th Grade*/ 5pm-7pm
Tuesday July 22nd: 5th-8th Grade*/ 5pm-7pm
Wednesday July 23rd: make up date & 2nd evaluation** for all ages/ 5pm-7pm
*Grade levels are those students will be entering for the 2025/26 school year.
**There is a possibility for a player to be asked to come back on July 23rd for a 2nd evaluation.
Location: Whitewater High School Baseball & Softball Field
Please contact Coach Michael Hookstead with any questions:
mhookstead@wwusd.org
(262)893-3580
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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