School of Hospitality Leadership News

Resilient alum chef bouncing back from ‘horrible year’ with pandemic, Napa Valley wildfire

Cindy Pawlcyn has grit. When she was young, she was told she was too small to be a chef, and she was rejected by a culinary institute.

June 22, 2021

With experience and golf management degree, age no barrier for 23-year-old new course owner

If Indiana “Indy” Thompson was like most new college graduates, he’d be dipping his toes into the “real world” a little at a time.

June 4, 2021

Alum passes qualifying test to earn spot in prestigious PGA Championship

A 34-year-old UW-Stout alumni and former Blue Devil golfer realized a lifelong dream recently.

May 18, 2021

Chancellor, deans ask Joint Finance Committee to support funding for Heritage Hall planning and design

University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank urged state leaders Thursday, April 22, to support $5.6 million to allow the university to begin planni

April 23, 2021

Faculty member selected for national advertisers’ Visiting Professor Program

A UW-Stout professor said his selection to a prestigious national program will benefit students in university hospitality, business and management classes.

March 10, 2021

Hospitality programs form alliance with Twin Cities nonprofit to support youth

An alliance between UW-Stout’s hospitality programs and a nonprofit organization could open the door to a college education for historically underserved youth.

March 1, 2021

Switch to online program keeps hospitality student on track for degree, start of career

When she was a senior at Ellsworth High School and deciding where to go to college, it didn’t take Teresa Mark long to fall in love with UW-Stout.

January 8, 2021

Universities to collaborate on hospitality degree completion program

To further serve the needs of employees and employers in southwest Wisconsin, UW-Platteville and UW-Stout will partner to offer a new degree program.

November 30, 2020

Hospitality professors to present research on what makes a great golf experience

Two professors from UW-Stout’s School of Hospitality Leadership will present golf research nationally Nov. 17 and Nov. 19.

November 11, 2020

Grant helps Jamaican student remain focused on degree

University of Wisconsin-Stout international student Crystal Peterson worried about paying her rent and buying food over the summer.

July 8, 2020