UWO Now

About UWO Now

UWO Now is the official podcast of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, created to bring clarity, expertise, and forward-thinking perspectives to the issues shaping our communities and world. Hosted by veteran broadcaster and educator Wendell Ray, the show features in-depth conversations with UWO faculty, staff and alumni, who are driving innovation, shaping public understanding, and improving lives. Designed for lifelong learners, the podcast highlights UWO’s commitment to access, opportunity, and discovery. Listen. Learn. Grow with UWO, Now!

Publisher

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and 90.3 WRST-FM

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Sept 2022

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   UWO Now with Bob Meisel

   From a one-room Wisconsin schoolhouse to the Pentagon and nearly 80 countries in between. Dr. Bob Meisel is one of this year's distinguished alumni, but his journey is about more than achievement. Sit back and experience the steps on UWO now.

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   UWO Now with Najjia Mahmoud

   She grew up watching science happen at UW-Oshkosh. Today, Dr. Najia Mahmood is one of UWO's distinguished alumni, and she's helping shape the standards for an entire medical specialty. Learn her journey from curious student to surgeon to national leader on UWO Now.

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   UWO Now with George Gabera

   Police detective, Navy intelligence officer, husband,father, cancer survivor, and now he's one of UWO's distinguished alumni. For more than three decades, George Gabera has answered the call. And through it all, one principle has guided him. Find out what that is and the influence of UWO Now.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.