Tag Alumni
Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward under 40 Awards
As the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Forward under 40 awards program enters its fifth year of honoring outstanding Badger graduates under age 40, great things continue to happen. Read More
Recent UW–Madison graduates win award for strategic media plan
As recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates hoping to land jobs in political and strategic communications, Dana Vielmetti and Paige Helling this week found themselves in an enviable position. Read More
Five alumni receive Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni were honored April 26 for their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements. Read More
UW-Madison graduate wins Pulitzer Prize
A University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna this week was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, the most prestigious award in journalism, for an explanatory report on an effort by doctors to diagnose a boy's mystery illness. Read More
And the alumni awards go to …
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is awarding honors this season to generations of University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates who make positive impacts on campus, across Wisconsin and in communities throughout the world. Read More
World War II veteran gets his degree 69 years after leaving UW
In June of 1941, Lyle Francis Robert Knudson, a University of Wisconsin senior from Racine, was called to active duty in the U.S. Navy. He was told to report to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois on June 13, the same day on which his last two final exams were scheduled. Read More
Outstanding alumni chapters earn highest honors
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has honored 17 outstanding alumni chapters around the country for their work to provide support for local alumni and maintain a strong connection with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Meeting of the Minds: Sifting and Winnowing in New York City
Chancellor Biddy Martin moderated the first Meeting of the Minds event in New York City on Sept. 29. The event brought together distinguished faculty, key campus officials and alumni to discuss pressing contemporary topics that include media ethics, politics, the economy and the environment. Read about the event, see photos and view video. Read More
Selig’s connections with UW–Madison celebrated at Miller Park
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin and invited guests will celebrate Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig and his connections with the university at the Milwaukee Brewers’ game Friday, Aug. 27, versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park. Read More
The Red Shirt makes Badgers look good and feel good
Bucky Badger has been making a name for himself on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus since he was introduced in the 1940s. And now The Red Shirt is making a name for itself as well with the new third edition. Read More
UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America
Year after year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced top numbers of Peace Corps members, working to extend understanding around the world. But recent graduates also continue to make a measurable impact on educational equity here in the United States. Read More
WAA chapters honor Badgers of the Year
Paula Vandehey '86 is committed to building safe roads in her community. As director of public works for the city of Appleton, she led the recent reconstruction of Appleton's College Avenue Bridge, a project that won four state awards and a national award from the American Public Works Association. Read More
Five UW–Madison graduates join Wisconsin Alumni Association board
Five accomplished graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named new members of the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) Board of Directors. Read More
Five to receive Distinguished Alumni Award honors
The Wisconsin Alumni Association is honoring five University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates next week with the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Read More
Journalism school to honor alumni communicators for work
Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner. Read More
Journalism school to honor alumni communicators
Marketing and strategic communication will take center stage at this year's University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication annual awards dinner. Read More
Alumni Weekend 2010 brings great food, notable grads and Badger spirit to campus
It'll be this spring's biggest weekend on campus. Read More