Fairhaven Lecture: From Quakers to Warhawks: The History of Intercollegiate Athletics at UW-Whitewater

This presentation traces the evolution of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, beginning with the institution’s early identity as the Quakers and progressing to its modern era as the Warhawks. It highlights significant milestones, achievements, and turning points that shaped Warhawk athletics, including the development of major sports programs, championship traditions, influential coaches and athletes, facility growth, and the university’s rise to national prominence. The presentation emphasizes how athletics has become a defining element of UW-Whitewater’s culture, pride, and community engagement over time.

Presented by Angela Kelm, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information and Tom Fick, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information (Retired) as part of the Our Stories, Our Future spring Fairhaven Lecture Series. More information can be found here https://www.uww.edu/ce/fairhaven.