American Studies

  • John Madison '75 - When CBS Records hired John Madison '75 for a job straight out of college, he was asked what he had been studying at UW-Whitewater. The American studies major replied, "Pop Culture." . . .

Biology

  • Karen Ahlgrim '73 - Since graduating from UW-Whitewater in 1973, Karen Ahlgrim has built a successful career in brand development research and consulting. Helping clients launch better products and . . .
  • Jack Cummings '53 - John A. Cummings (Jack) and the class of 1953 celebrated the 50th reunion of their graduation from Whitewater State Teachers College at the 2003 Homecoming. But Cummings' connection to . . .
  • Jude Fogarty '70 - Jude Fogarty, a member of the L&S Dean's Advisory Board, accepted a position in 2004 as an instrument sales specialist with Roche Biomedical in Chicago. . . .
  • Tom Hei '76 - Radon, tobacco smoke, arsenic, asbestos. These diverse carcinogens all cause lung cancer, but how and why? Tom Hei '76 is striving to find out. . .
  • Sherri (Allen) Hoyman '90 - Sherri (Allen) Hoyman '90, a biology major, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1994 she completed her residency in pediatrics from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health in Des Moines, Iowa. . .
  • Luke Jakubowski '05 - A blue-color work ethic, encouragement from his professors and some impressive research experience paved the way for Luke Jakubowski's acceptance into the UW-Madison School of Medicine this fall. . .
  • Katherine Lord '78 - Katherine Lord '78 was working as a chemist improving the coatings on pharmaceuticals when she developed a health problem that prevented her from working with chemicals. . .
  • Marcella Roenneburg '76 - A random e-mail from the founder of the International Organization for Women and Development (IOWD) sent Marcella Roenneburg '76, a urogynecologist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, on a mission . . .

Broadfield Social Studies

  • Roger Ganser '67 - Think of the hotbeds of America's high-tech New Economy, and a few places immediately spring to mind: Silicon Valley in the northern California; the Northeast Corridor from Boston to New York; the . . .

Cell Physiology

  • Kurt Krummel '96 - For every answer, there are five new questions. That's what inspires Kurt Krummel's cancer research as a post-doctoral fellow at the Salk Institute in California. . .

Chemistry

  • Marc Andersen '67 - All ideas great or small begin somewhere, and the Science Alliance is no exception. Born out of a conversation between professor Marc Anderson '67, chair of the water chemistry department at . . .

English

  • William (Bill) Hogue '71 - With a degree in journalism and English from UW-Whitewater, William (Bill) Hogue '71, left for New York City with $150 in his pocket, one suit, and a job as a fi le clerk at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. . .
  • Jim Holperin '73 - Jim Holperin '73 was cognizant of the importance of tourism in Wisconsin at an early age. Born and raised in Eagle River, he helped his family run a grocery store that catered to Northern Wisconsin's . . .
  • Deborah (Taylor) Johnson '70 - Deborah (Taylor) Johnson is a self-made entrepreneur. How else do you explain making the jump from high school English teacher and stay-at-home mom to owner of one of the leading real estate marketing and . . .
  • William Peck '61 - Nothing can keep William Peck from painting - not a heart attack, kidney transplant or even Parkinson's disease. "I don't know why I can still paint, but I can," he said . . .
  • Laurel Radomska '05 - Laurel Radomska, a May 2005 graduate with a double major in English and German education, will have the unique opportunity to hone her teaching skills abroad thanks to a . . .

General Science

  • Bill Herbes '79 - A Bachelor of Science degree, a minor in art, a teaching license and a master of business administration degree -- Bill Herbes '79 has tried it all, but where did it lead him? . . .

Geography

  • Andrew Turner '04 - When the fast-growing Mukwonago School District began experiencing overcrowding in its west side elementary schools, the district was faced with the daunting task of redistricting . . .
  • Rod Sonnenburg '81 - Alumnus Rod Sonnenburg '81 takes great pride in his alma mater. "I'm proud of being from this school," Sonnenburg said. "I love UW-Whitewater, it's a great place." . . .

History

  • Richard Haney '63 - History professor Richard Haney has written a book close to his heart. "When is Daddy Coming Home? An American Family during World War II," published by the Wisconsin. . .
  • Roger Rowin '67 - Roger Rowin '67 credits much of his professional success to his undergraduate experience at UW-Whitewater. As a result, Rowin, along with wife, Mary, have decided to share their good fortune with . . .

Math

  • Art Andersen '67 - Art Andersen '67 describes himself as a "paleotechnologist." It's an occupation that straddles the worlds he loves most - the prehistoric and high tech manufacturing. . .

MCS

  • Matthew Benson '02 - Matthew T. Benson '02 nearly had a meltdown when Boeing of Houston contacted him last December for an interview for his dream job. . .

Physics

  • Patrick Slane '77 - "Located in the middle of the Galactic Plane, 20,000 light-years from Earth is one of the most energized star formation regions in the Galaxy," penned senior Heidi Gneiser about the dazzling star on the cover of this magazine. . .

Political Science

  • David Cohen '95 - David Cohen '95 is a brilliant, ethical, forthright, successful trial attorney who was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. . .
  • Eric Fritz '93 - When Eric Fritz was growing up, "sports ruled" in his family. "It didn't matter which sports, we played them all and had fun," he said. Fritz quickly found out that his sport was soccer, and when he was in high school . . .
  • Joe Hoff '05 - When Joe Hoff '05 applied for a fall-semester internship with the State Department in February 2004, he had serious doubts that anything would come of it. But Hoff's application so impressed the State Department that . . .
  • Ross Kinzler '71 - UW-Whitewater also left a lasting impression on Ross Kinzler. So much so that the 1971 graduate of the College of Letters and Sciences recently decided to make a planned gift to the college and the university. . .
  • Thomas Loizzo '71 - Named a top criminal defense attorney in Illinois for the last two years by Chicago magazine, Thomas Loizzo '71 has made a career out of saving other people's careers. . .
  • Joann Miller '05 - After her children were grown, Joann Miller decided she wanted a new job. But while pounding the pavement, she said, "nothing really interested me." . . .
  • Brian Nemoir '93 - Brian J. Nemoir is living proof that a good communicator can work in any industry. Since graduating in 1993, the political science major has had a successful career in state government and politics as well as in public relations . . .

Pre-Professional

  • Paul Jones '93 - Attorney Paul Jones '93 can trace his interest in law back to classroom debates with his Whitewater High School civic teacher who sparked a lifelong fascination with government and politics. . .
  • Mark Niedfelt '88 - Mark Niedfeldt '88 always knew he wanted to be a doctor. After graduating from Beloit Memorial High School with honors, it came time to choose the right college, taking into consideration size, cost and quality of education. . .
  • John Schoenenberger '77 - After graduating from UW-Whitewater in 1977 with a degree in science and education, John Schoenenberger decided to switch his intended career in optometry to one in chiropractic. . .
  • Jeff Winn '70 - The pre-dental field attracts students who tend to work in the healthcare field and to run their own practice, says advisor Mike Woller, professor of biological sciences. . .

Psychology

  • Quala Champagne '87 - Being the warden of a medium-security men's prison may seem a daunting and even dangerous task. To Quala Champagne '87, it's an exciting career move that rewards her hard work and . . .

Public Policy

  • Eric Lund '91 - UW-Whitewater alum Eric Lund, a Letters and Sciences graduate from 1991, might have been just a young boy in the 1970s, but he was already well on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur . . .

Social Work

  • Marlys K. Howe '93 - Social work major Marlys Howe jump-started her career in domestic violence when she volunteered at a crisis-shelter in Colorado. Today, Howe is director of domestic violence in the Dane County . . .

Sociology (Criminal Justice)

  • Kathryn Parker '01 and Amanda (Parker) Buckley '01 - Most people do a double take when they see identical twin sisters Kathryn Parker and Amanda (Parker) Buckley. With the same long blond hair and green eyes, it can be easy to mistake one for the other. . .