Madison, Wis. (October 5, 2026) – The 2026 Alumni Awards celebration was marked by tears, laughter, and determination to persist in creating a more just and compassionate world. Seven remarkable people shared their stories on the impact ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has had on their lives, and on the lives of others.
Discover how ºìÐÓÊÓƵ alum Paige Knipfer’s philosophy of saying "yes" led to global adventures, community leadership, and a purposeful life.
Discover Dr. Patrick Runyon’s journey in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s DBA program—from online learning to original research on leadership in the Whitetop Nation.
From ºìÐÓÊÓƵ to restaurant entrepreneur, Kel Isaj ’15 builds community through dining. See how his business degree fueled his success in Illinois.
Madison, Wis. (February 2, 2026) – ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is honored to announce that Bob Tarrell, Professor of Art, has been named a 2025 Distinguished Fellow by the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA). Tarrell, who has taught at the university for more than 35 years, celebrated the award with his family at the annual Fall Conference Awards Ceremony in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Nathan Barge '23 found a home at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ through the Cutting Edge® Program. There, he discovered a passion for social media content creation while pursuing a degree in communications.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ recently announced the six remarkable alumni who were honored at this year’s Alumni Awards celebration. Their stories, while rich and varied, are all marked by a commitment to service and a commitment to creating a more just and compassionate world.
Madison, Wis. (June 15, 2023) - Looking for a college that nurtured her academic needs and fueled her desire to compete, Rachel Ehrhart ’23 was drawn to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ. A high-achieving student and a cross country standout, she carved her own lane as a high school student-athlete. She qualified to run at the state championship during her high school career. This hard work opened many doors of future opportunity.
1st Lt. Abby Roach ’18, who recently earned her degree from the Henry Predolin School of Nursing at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, has been awarded a $3000 scholarship by the Army Nurse Corps Association.