Alumni & Friends

From a sociology degree to the National Academy of Medicine, Mario Sims makes sure community members always have a seat at the table when discussing public health.

A timely fellowship from the College of Letters & Science supports a key community-focused project.  

During Allan Koritzinsky’s 50-plus years as a divorce attorney, he became an expert on the road to ending a marriage. Now he’s using what he learned to help married couples avoid the need to visit an office like his.

Uranus’s new moon, the impact of vaccines on Alzheimer’s onset, 3D images of an embryo, among many others. All these stories have a wow factor that makes you feel like we are turning on the lights in a dark room, only to realize the room we are in is much bigger than we imagined.

Frank Lloyd Wright and Marshall Erdman were the visionaries who laid the groundwork for Dan Erdman’s career. Now he’s cementing their legacy with a professorship that will support teaching and learning for the next generation.

Imagine a winding maze full of twists and turns. To complete it will take focus and an ability to resist the shiny distractions designed to draw you off course. This labyrinth represents the attention economy, and L&S is here to serve as your tour guide.

An etching of the sifting and winnowing plaque now hangs in South Hall, serving as a reminder to the College of Letters & Science of the importance of academic freedom. 

Environmental stewardship comes in many forms. From reporting on thawing permafrost in the Arctic to restoring prairies in Wisconsin to lobbying politicians for change, these L&S alumni are showcasing how to make a difference.

Reading the College of Letters & Science’s monthly newsletter connected Meg Bortin with a UW–Madison alumnus who helped her get her first novel published.