UWO Now

In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray speaks with Jessica Habeck, DNP, from the UW-Oshkosh School of Nursing about GLP‑1 medications and their role in weight loss, diabetes treatment, and metabolic health. The discussion explains how drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound mimic natural hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. The conversation also addresses who qualifies...

Are the three branches of government really co-equal? In this episode of UWO Now, Wendell Ray speaks with Professor David J. Siemers about constitutional intent, legislative supremacy, presidential overreach, congressional abdication, and judicial activism. This conversation examines how the Founders structured the government, how the idea of co-equal branches emerged, and why understanding consti...

In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray introduces Manohar Singh, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, in a conversation about leadership, innovation, student success, and the future of higher education. Chancellor Singh shares his vision for UW Oshkosh and howThe University is embracing AI, workforce development, inclusion, and academic excellence to prepare students for the fu...

n this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray speaks with Jeremiah Bohr, Assistant Professor of Information Systems at UW Oshkosh, about how artificial intelligence has evolved in just one year and what that means for the future.    They discuss AI-powered search, AI agents, workforce disruption, AI literacy, coding, privacy, regulation, and the skills people need to succeed in an AI-driven economy....

What technologies will reshape business, education, andeveryday life in 2026? In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray welcomes futurist and UWO alumnus Daniel Burrus for an exclusive update on the Hard Trends shaping the coming year. Burrus revisits his predictions for 2025 and reveals what came true, what accelerated faster than expected, and what new forces will transform organizations in 2...

In this UWO Now episode, host Wendell Ray talks with JordanKarsten, PhD, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, about applying his knowledge to help solve cold cases. They explore the techniques used to analyze human remains, the role of DNA evidence, and collaborations with law enforcement. Karsten explains how students at UWO get hands-on experience identifyi...

In this UWO Now episode, host Wendell Ray talks with David Fuller, PhD, professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and discusses the causes and consequences of inflation. They explore how supply chains, consumer demand, and central bank policies interact to shape prices for everything from groceries to gas. Dr. Fuller explains what inflation really means for families and busine...

In this UWO Now episode, host Wendell Ray speaks withUniversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh Police Captain Chris Tarmann about how proactive safety training and preparedness can save lives during an active-shooter or violent-threat situation on campus. Ray also speaks with Professor Joseph Peterson, PhD whosurvived a gunshot wound during a mass shooting in his Northern Illinois University classroom. Pete...

In this UWO Now episode, host Wendell Ray talks with Steven Schilhabel, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Assistant Professor, Information Systems, about the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the evolving digital economy. They explore how digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are reshaping global finance, what risks and opportunities they present, and what you need to...