Freshman fall enrollment applications have been rising steadily the past three years at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.UW-Whitewater reports that new freshman applicants for fall 2021 number 8,835, compared to 6,058 in the fall of 2020 and 5,925 in the fall of 2019.That represents a 31.4-percent increase from 2020 and 32.9-percent...
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Fort athletes headed to state track and field championships
By Chris Spangler Eight Fort Atkinson High School athletes have advanced to the state track and field championships taking place this weekend at Veterans Memorial Stadium Complex on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. The 125th Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys Track and Field Championships and the 50th Girls Track...
Crown of Life academy begins first phase of construction
By Chris Spangler The first of two construction phases for Crown of Life Christian Academy is under way in Fort Atkinson. MSI General is the contractor for the work, which began June 14 and is expected to be completed by the start of the 2022-23 school year. A ceremonial groundbreaking...
UW-Whitewater Chancellor resigns after cancer diagnosis, Henderson named as interim
Editor’s note: The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater released the following announcement today on its website. University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson has resigned, citing health concerns. Thompson appointed former UW System Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Jim Henderson as interim chancellor....
‘Road Trip, Movin’ On’ captured in pictures
The Fort Atkinson High School Class of 2021 graduated on Sunday. Some 231 seniors crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. Parents, family members and friends filled the PremierBank Gymnasium to watch the event. Fort Atkinson Online's photo album is found by clicking the box below. A story about the...