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Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

April Lee - Advance-Titan — Oshkosh poll workers wore gloves and face masks to protect themselves against the coronavirus in last week's election.

Karofsky defeats Kelly: ‘People were putting a middle finger up to the Republicans in Madison’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 14, 2020

In a chaotic and controversial spring election, liberal judge Jill Karofsky defeated conservative incumbent Daniel Kelly by a 10.6% margin to claim a seat on the state Supreme Court bench. Karofsky’s...

UW System changes admission policies to make it easier for undergrads to enroll

UW System changes admission policies to make it easier for undergrads to enroll

April 14, 2020

The University of Wisconsin System announced Monday a series of changes to admissions policies that will make it easier for students to enroll this fall at UW Oshkosh and other System schools. “We...

Oshkosh Ave. Bridge project still on schedule

Oshkosh Ave. Bridge project still on schedule

Billy Piotrowski, Reporter April 12, 2020

While businesses and places everywhere are closing due to COVID-19, the Oshkosh Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project has been minimally affected, according to project manager Kurt Peters. “The...

Titan TV News April 10, 2020

Titan TV News April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

Titan TV News returns this week with updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic, Wisconsin’s election and a look at how local restaurants are handling new restrictions.

UW Oshkosh announces virtual commencement ceremony

UW Oshkosh announces virtual commencement ceremony

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 10, 2020

In a campuswide email Friday, Chancellor Leavitt announced that UW Oshkosh will host a virtual commencement program on Saturday, May 16. “We plan to include as much of the Pomp and Circumstance that...

Oshkosh prison has 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases, ACLU sues to release vulnerable inmates

Oshkosh prison has 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases, ACLU sues to release vulnerable inmates

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

Three inmates at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution have been confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the Department of Corrections website.  As of April 9, there have been no confirmed cases among...

Local essential workers face an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their interaction with the public.

Oshkosh’s essential workers keep city running amid health worries

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

Thousands of workers in Wisconsin are coping with a heightened sense of anxiety as they risk exposure to COVID-19 to provide residents with essential goods and services amid a global pandemic. Some...

UW Oshkosh switching to opt-in pass/fail grading

UW Oshkosh switching to opt-in pass/fail grading

Joseph Schulz, managing editor April 9, 2020

UW Oshkosh will be switching to an optional pass/fail grading system for the Spring 2020 semester, according to John Koker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. At a digital open forum...

Leavitt: UW Oshkosh finances 'OK' but 'not great'

Leavitt: UW Oshkosh finances ‘OK’ but ‘not great’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

UW Oshkosh is currently “working through a number of scenarios” to formulate a plan for the university moving forward as the coronavirus pandemic continues, Chancellor Andrew Leavitt said at a digital...

April Lee / Advance-Titan — City of Oshkosh poll workers at the Oshkosh Seniors Center wore masks and took other preventative methods Tuesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus during the spring  election.

State election on, off and on again after Supreme Court vote

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 6, 2020

On Monday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-2 to block an executive order from Gov. Tony Evers that would have suspended in-person voting for Tuesday’s spring election. The order would have moved...

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