Tag Alumni

Outstanding alumni chapters award scholarships to UW–Madison students

December 3, 2009

Chapters of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) have awarded $617,000 in scholarships to University of Wisconsin–Madison students this year.

Two alumni among top 10 Popular Science ‘geniuses’

October 22, 2009

The November edition of Popular Science magazine recognized two University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering alumni as two of its "Brilliant 10," the 10 young geniuses shaking up science today.

Contest celebrates 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 16, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song "On, Wisconsin!" has hit the century mark, and Badger fans with spirit to spare can create their own versions of the song and submit them to a contest that will run throughout the academic year.

Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’

October 14, 2009

It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it.

‘Come On Down’ for UW–Madison Homecoming 2009

October 8, 2009

Bucky Badger is calling your name - jump around and "Come On Down!" for Bucky's Game Show Challenge during Homecoming 2009.

Recent sightings: Drive-By Press

October 8, 2009

Justin Maes (left) and Joseph Velasquez (right) create a woodblock print on a T-shirt during the Drive by Press mobile-printing event at the…

Show Badger spirit by wearing red and white on Fridays

September 2, 2009

On Friday, Sept. 4, the decision on what to wear should be an easy one for the Badger faithful. Show support for the University of Wisconsin–Madison and wear Wisconsin gear to celebrate the fifth annual College Colors Day.

WAA seeks nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards

August 26, 2009

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award, the association’s top honor.

New Badger Career Network features job alerts for UW–Madison grads

August 19, 2009

University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates looking for a career edge can now be the first to know about job opportunities, networking events and online tools through the expanded Badger Career Network, provided by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).

From the Wisconsin Reflections archives: An interview with Gov. Jim Doyle

August 17, 2009

Watch an interview done at the end of January with Gov. Jim Doyle on Wisconsin Reflections, television interview show produced by University Communications for the Big Ten Network.

Badger Insider looks back on off-campus student life

July 30, 2009

Alumni who lived off campus share their stories in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine.

Slide show: Blooming limnologists

July 20, 2009

The limnology “major”, one of 18 offered at this year’s Grandparents University, takes grandparents and their grandchildren on to Lake Mendota to collect samples and test the water for oxygen and temperature while aboard Limnos, a 28-foot research boat.

Six UW–Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board of directors

July 6, 2009

Six accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) board of directors.

Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward under 40 awards

June 1, 2009

There are many young University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates on the move - those who've leveraged their UW–Madison degree to make an impact in their business, professional field or community - and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) seeks to share their success stories.

Four alumni will receive honorary degrees on May 15

May 14, 2009

Four alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from UW–Madison.

UW-Madison alumnus nominated to chair National Endowment for the Arts

May 14, 2009

Rocco Landesman, a well-known Broadway producer and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus, has been nominated to be the next chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

WAA honors food science professor with Outreach Excellence Award

April 27, 2009

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has selected University of Wisconsin–Madison food science professor Richard Hartel as the 2009 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Alumni Outreach Excellence Award.

‘Storytellers’ to be honored as Distinguished Alumni Award winners

April 8, 2009

Five alumni whose positive contributions have earned them national recognition will be honored next month with the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).

Four communicators honored for achievement, leadership

April 6, 2009

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will be among the communications professionals honored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication at its annual awards dinner on Friday, April 17.

Former governor featured on ‘Reflections’

April 1, 2009

Former Wisconsin governor and secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson will be the special guest at the taping of a new episode of “Wisconsin Reflections” at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the Wisconsin Public Television studios in Vilas Hall.