The long-term impact of the Chancellor’s Scholars Program is evident in the life of ’96 graduate Justin Cruz, who in a position of authority at American Family Insurance marks one of the most impressive ascents that an executive of color has made in Madison.
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Student committed to service
As the daughter of a firefighter and a schoolteacher, this Center for Educational Opportunity scholar sees her choice to become a doctor as furthering her family’s tradition of public service.
Pharmacy legacy impacts students and faculty
World War II pushed the Apinis family to leave Europe, but the careers they built in Madison continue to influence student pharmacists and researchers. Through establishing three scholarships and a professorship, this family legacy will change lives for years to come.
Computer Science scholarship for students from rural areas
Following the Wisconsin Idea, Phil and Kit Blake establish a scholarship to benefit Computer Science students from rural areas within the state. Two current scholarship recipients share their dedication to put this idea into action.
The UW’s MIA project identified a UW flyer killed in WWII
The UW’s MIA Project collaborates with the Department of Defense to return the remains of a World War II pilot missing for 75 years.