Stories from UW Alumni

Paying It Forward for Future Pharmacists

The oldest pharmacy school in the state, the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is a globally recognized leader in education, research, and service. For more than 135 years, the school has offered an excellent and evolving curriculum, and prospective students flock to Madison for a chance to become a Badger. However, over the last... Read more »

Innovative Plastics Recycling Research Inspires Transformational Gift

In 2022, the College of Engineering received an unprecedented $5 million pledge from Michele ’68 and Ross ’67 Annable. The Annables were initially inspired after reading an article — posted by the college in 2020 — about a groundbreaking recycling method termed “solvent-targeted recovery and precipitation processing.” Their generous contribution offers remarkable advancements in new... Read more »

Philanthropy Supports Vital Vaccination Research at the School of Veterinary Medicine

A generously endowed fund is opening doors to vital research at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. The John E. Butler Professor in Comparative and Mucosal Immunology has been paramount in empowering Marulasiddappa Suresh, professor of immunology, to explore innovative ideas through high-risk, high-reward experiments.

Investing in AI Research, Education, and Outreach at WSB

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly making its way into education, industry, and the marketplace, impacting our world with ongoing change. With that in mind, the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) is seizing the opportunity to prepare students for the future of AI and the challenges that lie ahead. This fall, an applied learning session will... Read more »

What’s Next: UW–Madison is on the RISE

In early 2024, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin launched the Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative to strategically hire faculty members, develop research infrastructure, improve interdisciplinary collaboration, and increase educational opportunities.

Revamped MBA Targets Executive-Level Business Professionals

In fall 2023, the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) revealed a major redesign of its executive MBA program.

L&S Preps Students for Career Success

SuccessWorks — a seven-year-old service developed by the UW College of Letters & Science and dedicated to students across the university — is transforming its career advising methods through the support of steadfast donors and deeply committed staff members.

Open-Concept Lab Brings Bio Engineers Together

Known for cultivating a cooperative environment, the UW Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) is fostering face-to-face collaboration that is vital in the field of CBE.

Keeping Wonder Alive at UW–Madison

UW–Madison believes in the wonder of learning, and outreach is an important aspect of inspiring that wonder in future generations of Badgers.

What’s Next: Philanthropy Transforms Beloved UW–Madison Landmark

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve — a 300-acre area on the south shore of Lake Mendota — is on the brink of some exciting developments.