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The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Courtesy of Efiks, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons -- While neighboring states may have legalized recreational use of marijuana, it is still illegal in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, the first possession of any amount of marijuana is treated as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

What Wisconsinites need to know about marijuana legalization in neighboring states

Submitted news June 15, 2023

Over the last decade, laws regarding recreational marijuana possession and consumption have changed drastically nationwide. Prior to 2012, recreational marijuana possession or consumption was illegal across...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- The UWO athletic department finished 36th in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings, which were finalized June 13.

UWO finishes 36th in nation in Learfield Directors’ Cup

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor June 14, 2023

The UW Oshkosh athletics department finished the 2022-23 school year ranked 36th in the nation for Division III schools in the 2023 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, which were finalized June 13. The...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- UWO will host the first-ever Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship June 25.

UWO to host inaugural Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor June 13, 2023

J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium will be the host of the first-ever Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship June 25, which will feature high schools from across the state competing for the inaugural...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- In September, UWO's College of Nursing will launch an inaugural class of the new bachelor of science in nursing to doctor of nursing practice (BSN-DNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) emphasis.

UWO prepares for first class of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students

Submitted news June 13, 2023

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is offering new programs in response to shortages of mental healthcare professionals statewide and beyond. In September, UW Oshkosh’s College of Nursing will launch...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- UWO alumnus Ryan Steiskal stands with his first-place poster. Steiskal recently won the Wisconsin State Fair poster contest for the second time in the last four years.

‘Fairtastic’ again: UWO alumnus is only two-time Wisconsin State Fair poster contest winner

Submitted news June 8, 2023

Every step forward Ryan Steiskal makes in his career, he knows the support of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh art community is like a wind at his back. The Milwaukee artist, who grew up in Neshkoro...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- UWO Associate Professor of engineering Warren Vaz will be leading the charge this summer in developing an app to help visually impaired students navigate campus.

UWO research team aims to create app to help visually impaired students

Submitted news June 8, 2023

Using technology to improve accessibility for people with visual disabilities is the focus of a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh research project underway this summer. Warren Vaz Warren Vaz, associate...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- According to a study from SmartAsset, Oshkosh is the fifth best city in the country for recent college graduates. The study compared the job environment, cost of living and entertainment factors.

Oshkosh among the best places for new college grads, study shows

Submitted news June 8, 2023

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh just graduated a spring class of more than 1,300 students—many of whom are looking to start their careers. Luckily for them the place they earned their degree is one...

How your summer job can boost your fall experience

How your summer job can boost your fall experience

Candice Wagener, UW Credit Union June 2, 2023

Summer brings brighter days, warmer temps and the smell of freshly cut, green grass. Why not add some green to your bank account this sunny season with a summer job? Finding your ideal summer job Options...

Anya Kelley / Advance-Titan — The Oshkosh YMCA will be taking over the UW Oshkosh Children's Learning and Care Center, which had been scheduled to permanently close on June 30.

Oshkosh YMCA to take over UWO childcare facility

Advance-Titan staff May 31, 2023

The  Children's Learning and Care Center (CLCC) on the UW Oshkosh campus will remain open and provide uninterrupted service, thanks to a new partnership and agreement struck with the Oshkosh Community...

Photo courtesy Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Road construction may be slowing adoptions at Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Submitted news May 25, 2023

Construction on Bowen Street in Oshkosh is believed to be affecting access to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) as visitor and adopter traffic has slowed significantly. “It’s been challenging...

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