Tag Alumni
Four communicators honored for achievement, leadership
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. Read More
Former governor featured on ‘Reflections’
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. Read More
Forward under 40 Awards honor outstanding UW–Madison alumni
They range from a leading magazine publisher and engineers at the forefront of innovation to dedicated international volunteers and grassroots leaders, and they're all under age 40. Read More
UW-Madison alumna administers oath for Clinton swearing-in ceremony
Alumna Kathryn Anne Oberly ('71, JD'73), a judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals, administered the oath during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 21. Read More
Politics, music part of ‘Wisconsin Reflections’ second season
If you find state politics and jazz of interest, visit with two true leaders in both fields this month as an audience member of "Wisconsin Reflections." Read More
Winter Commencement ceremonies set for Sunday, Dec. 21
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus and veteran professor of political science and public affairs Dennis Dresang will speak to graduates at the university's Winter Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association brings Badger fans to Champs Sports Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers are set for an appearance at the Champs Sports Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, and fans can follow the team to sunny Orlando, Fla., as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association bowl tour. Read More
WAA’s First-Year Parents’ Weekend brings $1.25 million to Madison economy
An annual influx of family members visiting students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for a weekend of campus events brings approximately $1.25 million to the local economy through spending on lodging, dining, shopping and other activities. Read More
Former Monster North America president to speak about employment trends
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) welcomes former Monster North America President Steve Pogorzelski back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison next week for a series of lectures on the promising future of the job market in uncertain financial times. Read More
Media library offers alumni more ways to learn online
An online media library created by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) offers University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates a new way to stay connected to the university by enjoying access to lectures by popular UW–Madison professors and alumni. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association earns five awards for publications and programs
On Wisconsin, the magazine for alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is one of several Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and University Communications programs to be honored with awards this fall. Read More
See UW from a different perspective during Day on Campus
The fall leaves may make the University of Wisconsin–Madison look different, but it's the renowned faculty on campus that really offer opportunities to see things differently. Read More
UW Homecoming 2008: Bucky to the Rescue!
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to pump up a crowd of more than 80,000 fans, it's Super Bucky! Read More
UW students and alumni to connect at career networking event
University of Wisconsin–Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming career event on campus. Read More
Distinguished UW alumni to headline spotlight lecture series
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome five prominent graduates back to campus this year as part of a special lecture series hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Read More
Badger Insider features ‘The List’
What should University of Wisconsin–Madison students experience before graduation? Alumni shared their recommendations, and the top 14 can't-miss campus activities are featured in the latest edition of Badger Insider magazine. Read More
Grads sponsor national competition for Bucky’s All-Alumni Food Drive
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni across the United States are joining in the fight against hunger this season as part of Bucky's All-Alumni Food Drive. The nationwide food drive is sponsored by volunteer leaders of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA). Read More
UW-Madison alumna to appear on ‘Survivor: Gabon’
Among the 18 competitors on the new "Survivor: Gabon" will be 26-year-old University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna Jacquie Berg, a native of Woodbury, Minn. Read More
WAA, Competitive Wisconsin gain grant to launch employee recruitment partnership
A new partnership of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Competitive Wisconsin Inc. (CWI) will encourage University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates to return to Wisconsin to live and work. The partnership is funded in part by a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Read More