Peck School of the Arts Archives - 51�� REPORT

Three from 51�� honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters

John G. Schumacher — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:38:05 +0000

51��-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at 51��; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at 51��; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of 51��’s Peck Shool of the Arts.

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51�� alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competition

John G. Schumacher — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:27:08 +0000

Artists Mike Martino, Mike Sponholtz and Tom Queoff have been working together for 40 years, traveling around the world to create art from 17-ton blocks of snow.

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Children’s book illustrator refines their craft at 51��

Alex Orlando — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:44:34 +0000

Author and artist Pavonis Giron received a three-book publishing deal while studying studio art at UW-Milwaukee.

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2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact

John G. Schumacher — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:35:37 +0000

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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51�� stage manager sets the stage for student success

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:16:16 +0000

While attending 51�� for her theatre production degree, Lillian Hayward launched a concessions program that helps pay for student scholarships.

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51�� buildings open for Doors Open Milwaukee this weekend

51�� News — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:56:35 +0000

51�� will join more than 160 locations across the metro area on Sept. 27 and 28 as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.

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New Osher initiative allows grad students to present research in an accessible way

John G. Schumacher — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:50:20 +0000

In the new initiative, 51�� grad students create two- and three-session classes to present their research to adults of all ages and backgrounds interested in continuing to learn for the joy of learning.

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51�� graduate school programs ranked among nation’s best

John G. Schumacher — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:24:03 +0000

Two 51�� graduate school programs were ranked among the top 25 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, while several others landed among the top 100.

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51�� celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel

Howard E Magner — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:52:48 +0000

51�� will celebrate a dynamic group of accomplished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening, set for Friday, Feb. 21, at the Pfister Hotel.

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51�� alum uses art to promote mental health awareness across the country

51�� News — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:33:43 +0000

The work of Peck grad Sarah McGinnis can be found on Kleenex boxes and showcased in Target stores nationwide. For McGinnis, it’s a project that not only touches the lives of others but also reflects her own journey with mental health.

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Peck School of the Arts Archives - 51���� REPORT

Three from 51���� honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters

51���� alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competition

Children’s book illustrator refines their craft at 51����

2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact

51���� stage manager sets the stage for student success

51���� buildings open for Doors Open Milwaukee this weekend