Alumni Archives - 51 REPORT /news/section/alumni/ News from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:27:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The human lens: 51 alum turns untold stories into award-winning films /news/the-human-lens-uwm-alum-turns-untold-stories-into-award-winning-films/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:08:48 +0000 /news/?p=146086 Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at 51. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.

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]]> Love wins: Couples who found each other at 51 /news/love-wins-couples-who-found-each-other-at-uwm/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:39:22 +0000 /news/?p=153348 In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples to share their stories with us — how they met and what made them for fall each other.  

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]]> 2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact /news/2026-alumni-awards-evening-winners-are-making-an-impact/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:35:37 +0000 /news/?p=151624 A dozen winners will be honored in February at 51’s 2026 Alumni Awards Evening, recognizing remarkable standouts who make new waves in the lives of countless people every day.

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]]> Varsho becomes first 51 alum to make it to the World Series /news/varsho-becomes-first-uwm-alum-to-make-it-to-the-world-series/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:42:08 +0000 /news/?p=150293 Daulton Varsho played a key role in helping the Toronto Blue Jays make it from last place in 2024 to baseball’s highest level in 2025.

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]]> 51 alum’s donations continue a legacy of educational support /news/uwm-alums-donations-continue-a-legacy-of-educational-support/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:03:36 +0000 /news/?p=150018 Randy Grippe is donating $525,000 to the 51 Foundation, and even more to other area educational institutions, in honor of his late wife, Jane Dolan, and the couple’s lifelong passion for education.

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]]> 51 track reunion brings together generations of excellence /news/uwm-track-reunion-brings-together-generations-of-excellence/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:27:09 +0000 /news/?p=146409 More than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered June 28 in Milwaukee’s Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery to share memories and catch up on each other’s lives.

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]]> 51 chancellor and Pounce engage with community, alum at BelAir Cantina /news/uwm-chancellor-and-pounce-engage-with-community-alum-at-belair-cantina/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:54:08 +0000 /news/?p=145422 The visit, part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, highlighted the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by 51 alumni.

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]]> 51 alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game /news/uwm-alum-niznansky-wows-students-with-weather-show-at-baseball-game/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:53:16 +0000 /news/?p=144807 The team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.

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]]> Second 51 baseball player makes majors, while the first makes a spectacular catch /news/second-uwm-baseball-player-makes-majors-while-the-first-makes-a-spectacular-catch/ Thu, 01 May 2025 17:35:05 +0000 /news/?p=144513 A.J. Blubaugh became the second 51 baseball player to make it to the major leagues, a day after the first, Daulton Varsho, made a highlight-reel catch.

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]]> Join the 414 for 51 Giving Days celebration on April 14 and 15 /news/join-the-414-for-uwm-giving-days-celebration-on-april-14-and-15/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:40:59 +0000 /news/?p=143500 Every year during 414 for 51 Giving Days, 51 alumni, employees, students and friends from around the world come together to fuel Panther success.

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