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

Photo creds: Kyra Slakes / The Advance-Titan -- Prof. Kercher teaches the significance of researching local history.

Kercher sparks growth in student research, history department

Cory Sparks, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2022

Pay it forward.  That's all Stephen Kercher wanted to do. But in the more than 20 years he has taught at UW Oshkosh, he has managed to do so much more. Kercher, a UW Oshkosh history professor and director...

Photo courtesy Emma Cumbers  / The Advance-Titan -- UWO student Emma Cumbers, far right, studied in France and said the hardest part of her trip was staying on task in a classroom when there was so much else to see.

Study Abroad: An opportunity to gain hands-on learning

Josh Lehner, Writer September 20, 2022

Getting back into the swing of the school year can be tedious. Registering for classes, buying textbooks and the hardest part, showing up to class. But some students are embarking on an entirely new and...

Courtesy of UWO Archives - Ed Hall was inducted into the UWO Hall of Fame in 1974.

Remembering The Titans

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor September 20, 2022

The first UW Oshkosh Athletic Hall of Fame class in 1974 featured three-sport athlete Edward “Ed” Hall, widely regarded as the greatest right-tackle and right-end in Titan football history. Hall...

Amelia Hurst prepares to serve in the Titan’s 3-1 win over Lakeland University

UWO Volleyball has strong start to season

Jacob Link, Sports Editor September 14, 2022

The UW Oshkosh women’s volleyball team has had a strong start to their season, winning eight of their first 11 games. UWO opened their season on Sept. 2 with a 3-1 win against Lewis and Clark College...

Photo: Morgan Feltz / The Advance-Titan — The Oregon/Jackson Street bridge is under construction until the end of September. Until then, no foot traffic or vehicles are able to pass over it.

Nearly 7% of Wisconsin bridges ‘structurally deficient’

Katie Pulvermacher, Managing Editor and News Editor September 14, 2022

Of Wisconsin’s 14,307 bridges scaling state and local roadways, 987 or 6.9% are classified as “structurally deficient,” according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). A...

Photos: Courtesy Jeni Asaba — Jeni Asaba helps a high school student find the perfect dress for prom. Since beginning Project Prom, Asaba has given out more than 3,000 free dresses.

The power of nonprofits: UWO alumna’s work shows impact of volunteerism

Kelly Hueckman, Opinion Editor September 14, 2022

As a founder of two nonprofit organizations, Jeni Asaba serves as a prime example of finding success in volunteerism. Today she juggles the responsibilities of managing two nonprofit organizations and...

Photo: Advance-Titan  — The Oshkosh Public Museum is home to more than 300,000 objects and 700,000 historic photographs.

Get off campus and in touch with Oshkosh

Josh Lehner, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

The history of Oshkosh flows throughout the city, and with it are the many features and activities it offers. Oshkosh was once home to the Ho-Chunk Indians, who surrendered their land to the United...

UWO womens tennis team start the season with a 5-4 win against Lawrence University.

UWO tennis starts season strong

Nolan Swenson, Co- Sports Editor September 13, 2022

The UW Oshkosh women’s tennis team started off its season with a 5-4 win last Tuesday against Lawrence University under returning coach Steve Francour. In the singles matches, Alyssa Pattee, Alexandra...

Photo courtesy David Siemers — UW Oshkosh Chief of Staff Alex Hummel, far right, met with various people on Monday before the chancellor announced the university would not outsource its custodial, maintenance and grounds employees.

Leavitt rules against outsourcing custodial, grounds and maintenance crews

Katie Pulvermacher, News and Managing Editor September 13, 2022

Cautious optimism. This is Custodian Anne Armstrong’s takeaway after she and 100 other custodian, grounds and maintenance workers almost lost their state jobs due to outsourcing at UW Oshkosh. “Nothing...

Photo: Charlie Bruecker / The Advance-Titan —
Custodians, grounds and maintenance crews, faculty, staff and others marched around campus on Tuesday to stop UW Oshkosh from outsourcing jobs.

‘Keep our jobs here, keep our people near’

Katie Pulvermacher, News and Managing Editor September 7, 2022

“Hey hey, ho ho. Keep the jobs at UWO” was heard throughout the streets of UW Oshkosh during a protest Tuesday afternoon meant to keep the jobs of custodial, grounds and maintenance crews safe from...

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