Tag Alumni

Grads returning to take a bite out of Alumni Weekend

April 20, 2012

Alumni are about to take a trip down a Memory Lane that bears a striking resemblance to State Street.

Former Badger Troy Vincent recognized for outstanding public service work

March 26, 2012

Troy Vincent, a five-time Pro Bowl cornerback who played football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, was one of those chosen nationally to receive a 2012 Jefferson Award.

Forward under 40 Awards honor 13 young alumni

March 15, 2012

Don Fraynd and Eric Neufeld are among the 13 outstanding alumni of the University of Wisconsin–Madison honored with this year’s Forward under 40 awards from the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

New initiative encourages young alumni participation in giving

November 17, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering has announced a new program that will provide a two-to-one match of any gift made by a student or recent graduate of the college.

Recent sightings: Movin’ Minds

July 19, 2011

Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton, a 1991 graduate of UW–Madison, runs through a human tunnel created during a Movin’ Minds exercise class with nearly…

Recent sightings: WAA’s 150th birthday party

June 23, 2011

With a giant inflatable version of UW–Madison’s modern-day mascot, Bucky Badger, looming in the background, the 1st Brigade Band performs Civil War-era music during…

Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward under 40 Awards

June 16, 2011

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.

Recent UW–Madison graduates win award for strategic media plan

June 13, 2011

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.

Five alumni receive Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards

April 27, 2011

Five University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni were honored April 26 for their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements.

UW-Madison graduate wins Pulitzer Prize

April 20, 2011

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.

And the alumni awards go to …

March 21, 2011

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.

Chancellor message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni

March 12, 2011

Chancellor Martin sent the following message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni on March 12. I can not tell you how deeply saddened…

Founder’s Day on Friday marks UW–Madison’s birthday

February 3, 2011

World War II veteran gets his degree 69 years after leaving UW

November 10, 2010

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.

Outstanding alumni chapters earn highest honors

October 18, 2010

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.

Meeting of the Minds: Sifting and Winnowing in New York City

October 6, 2010

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.

Selig’s connections with UW–Madison celebrated at Miller Park

August 27, 2010

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.

The Red Shirt makes Badgers look good and feel good

August 2, 2010

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.

UW-Madison repeats as a major contributor to Teach For America

July 15, 2010

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.

WAA chapters honor Badgers of the Year

July 6, 2010

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.