As part of his statewide back-to-school tour, Gov. Tony Evers visited the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Sept. 19.
The visit showcased the university’s investments in critical hands-on learning environments and emphasis on preparing students for an evolving job market, with a special focus on the emerging fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Among the innovative spaces highlighted were the new Cybersecurity Lab, VEX Arena – including a demonstration by the world-champion robotics team, Women in STEM program, Huff Family Innovation Center, and the Internet of Things Lab.
The visit allowed the governor to spend time in Sesquicentennial Hall – UW-Platteville’s newest building. The state-of-the-art engineering building opened in 2022 and was recently recognized with LEED Gold Certification – a prestigious distinction given to buildings that excel in sustainable design and operation.
“We were thrilled to showcase the transformative work happening at our university, especially as we continue to embrace forward-thinking approaches to educating students for the careers of tomorrow,” said Dr. Tammy Evetovich, chancellor of UW-Platteville. “We are committed to being on the forefront of evolving technology, and we are actively infusing topics like AI into our curriculum so that students are prepared to use it in their lives and careers. It was a pleasure to share our progress with the governor, reaffirming how UW-Platteville is positioned to be one of the leaders in the state in this area.”