L&S News  Tag: Alumni

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.

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. 

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.

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

As a video game executive in a male-dominated industry, Meghan Morgan Juinio is paving the way for the next generation of women.