Alumni
Recent 51ÁÔÆæ alum wins state Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Jenny Rudd, who graduated in May, is the latest in a string of 51ÁÔÆæ students who have won the state award.
Engineering alum talks about making vehicles autonomous
Daniel Spiewak chose 51ÁÔÆæ over UW-Madison for college. Now he’s a distinguished engineer at NVIDIA, one of the world’s most valuable companies and a leader in artificial intelligence.
Service-learning helps communication student land a job before graduation
Christiana Ibiwoye knew she wanted to pursue a career working with children. Her experience working with two nonprofits helped her land her dream job even before graduating from 51ÁÔÆæ in May.
51ÁÔÆæ alum working to help U.S. Olympians be their best
Mike Clark, who earned a doctorate from 51ÁÔÆæ, has been providing psychological services to athletes ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, and will continue doing so during and afterward.
51ÁÔÆæ alum honored with ESPN sports humanitarian award
Brice Christianson is being honored with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE award, which will be presented July 10 in Hollywood, and featured July 11 on ESPN programming as part of the 2024 ESPYs. Â
Six 51ÁÔÆæ alumnae chosen as Women of Influence
Six alumnae of UW-Milwaukee have been chosen by the Milwaukee Business Journal as winners of the 2024 Women of Influence Awards.
Soon to graduate at 72, student reflects on the life lessons she’s learned
JoAnne Potter is 72 years old. That makes her among a very small group of older seniors working on a bachelor’s degree at 51ÁÔÆæ, and almost certainly the oldest student ever in the Honors College.
A Packers fan in Chicagoland: 51ÁÔÆæ alum shines as Chicago sports journalist
As a Wisconsin native who was raised on Packers football, Kaitlin Sharkey is working in the heart of enemy territory. Sharkey is a sports reporter and anchor for WGN TV, primarily covering the Bears.
51ÁÔÆæ alums recognized with ‘40 Under 40’ honors
Graduates of 51ÁÔÆæ are leaders in every aspect of civic life. Here are a few who have made their mark early in their careers and will be recognized March 18 by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Klappa surprised with lifetime achievement award at 51ÁÔÆæ alumni event
Eleven other alums and university partners were honored at the annual event, which recognizes alumni and friends of 51ÁÔÆæ for their career achievements and their impact on their communities and the university.