Alumni & Friends

When Stacey D. Smith’s (PhD’06) son struggled to breathe, medical practitioners skillfully and knowledgeably gave him the care he needed. In processing the scary event, Smith looked back in gratitude at all of the researchers who contributed to the creation of the medicine needed to open his airways.

Through an innovative new partnership, two Madison philanthropists support a cause dear to their hearts.

Liz Dennett is tackling the copper crisis using nature’s oldest miners: microbes.

After graduating from the College of Letters & Science, our alumni go on to do great things. And many of them stay here in the state of Wisconsin, where they are creating jobs, serving the community and advocating for impactful change. Meet three alumni who are making a difference in the Badger State.

As the First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) program celebrates a quarter of a century, we look back at how this life-changing program has made an impact on thousands of UW–Madison freshmen.

After five years of diligent reading and meetings, a book club made up of largely L&S alumni is about to hit a major milestone.

Alumnus Dan Erdman funds a named professorship in the Department of Art History.

As she heads into retirement, Sue Zaeske reflects on a career expanding the scope of the College of Letters & Science.

Inspired by her mentor, a physics alumna continues a legacy of support, a quest for knowledge and the pursuit of discovery.