Alumni Profiles

I enjoy finding new music and acts and sharing them with our listeners, that's why I created the 9 O'clock Meltdown.

Being surrounded by live music and different instrument players helped my learning as a composer."

I love the small class sizes and the intimacy of the community. It seems like everyone here really wants you to succeed, and is willing to help you.

The scholarships I have received through the UW-Superior Foundation have given me the opportunity to continue working towards my dreams. Thank you for your generosity!

UW-Superior prepared me for my master's program."

It was my experiences at UW-Superior that molded me into the young adult I am today.”

I find myself everyday using the skills and lessons learned in classes at UW-Superior.”

I have always felt incredibly welcome on campus. I think that was part of the reason why I decided not to go back to my old school and pursue a degree at UW-Superior instead."

I remember when I was a student and my advisor was so helpful. I never left there with questions and I always knew my next step. I wanted to be like that as an advisor.”

UW-Superior has given me everything I need to know, and I’ve made a lot of connections through different class projects that we’ve done with the community."

I had experienced a connection and teamwork instrumental in helping me to overcome various challenges along the way.”

I can be myself here completely, and I’ve never felt like I couldn’t be myself. You can decide who you are here, and people will accept you. I’m proud of who I am.

The GERC helped me find acceptance in my sexual orientation, and now I know the greatest thing I can give to the world is myself and the acceptance I can bring.

One of the advantages of an accounting career is that you can apply your degree to virtually any industry, so I was able to incorporate my love of fashion into my career by working in the retail industry."

The association between the university and the business community and the general public in Superior, I think, is just absolutely tremendous as to what the university can offer to the public."

It was rewarding to put my experience from being a student employee and taking what I have learned in the classroom and putting that into action.

I got to get to know myself better by contributing my time and my energy to this campus and by being a part of this community”

Since it’s a small school, I can connect with instructors on a personal level, meet people and actually hang out with them.

I can’t describe what this place has done for me. It’s changed my attitude toward everything, especially what education means. I owe my future to UW-Superior.

How you meet people through different activities is very important to me. These activities combined with classes at UW-Superior connects you even more

“I love people, and I love talking to people, so I didn’t want to go to a big university. I Googled ‘affordable, good university,’ and UW-Superior was one of the top searches.”

I enjoyed coming to Superior and taking advantage of the opportunities that extended beyond campus.

UW-Superior is an amazing place to go because of the instructors. They’re like a breath of fresh air, and they remind you that life on this campus is what college should be like.

You can really get your name out there, and it’s hands down the best thing about the Transportation and Logistics Management program.

UW-Superior has a lot of opportunities for students to get out there and get to know each other, and I recommend taking them up on the chances!"

My instructors were amazing. They pushed me to really grasp and apply these skills inside and outside of class.

I toured as many schools as I could, but when I came to UW-Superior, I just knew this was the place for me.

UW-Superior’s environment is so inviting, and it makes everyone feel like one big family.

The small class sizes are so important for explaining and learning when you’re not familiar with English. You can relax.

UW-Superior was the beginning of preparing me for everything I do now, and I am so happy to be a woman in science.

My experience as a student was phenomenal. The small class sizes provided a sense of importance, and the professors were top notch."

Once I visited UW-Superior, I felt like I was already at home.

I’m proud to be from UW-Superior. It’s actually a dream of mine to come back to UW-Superior and teach.

I’m prepared to go into the real world. The great instructors taught me the core skills needed for both the transportation industry and life.

The class sizes are a big deal for me. They hold me accountable. I work harder because I don’t want to let my instructors down.

The university makes it so easy to branch out and find your place.

History got me engaged, and I grew so much in the program. My instructors pushed me to be a better person."

This place allows for such personal growth. I got to study what I wanted, and it turned me around as a person."

This campus community allows you to really step out of your comfort zone because you don’t fall between the cracks. You hold yourself to higher standards because of it."

Once I was here, I loved it.

When I toured UW-Superior, there was a vibrant, welcoming feel.

I like the way it's a very nontraditional school. A lot of the people here on campus are more mature, so it doesn't feel like high school again."

The amazing people at UW-Superior sculpted me into the successful person I am today. They genuinely cared about my success after graduation."

I met so many amazing people – students, faculty, and staff. It's just so hard for me to narrow down the best parts of my time at UW-Superior."

I would not be where I am were it not for UW-Superior Theatre. And I'm in a pretty great place."

Art is life, life inspires art. It doesn't matter where you are or what you do, training in the arts informs your life. Whether you end up directly in your field of study or not, theatre education helps every step along the way."

In a program like UW-Superior’s, you have the opportunity to basically do everything."

I choose online classes so that I could set my own schedule. Online classes allowed me to work part-time, coach basketball and softball and go back to school.”

I enjoy the education I receive from my professors and also being able to personally meet and discuss material with them.

The professors get to know you and are very responsive to questions. Letters of recommendation were easy to ask for."

I had great professors who really understood how I learn and got to know me."

Helpful professors and great coaches are the reason I came here.

People are really friendly. I loved my experience here. The classes are worth it."

I like the small class sizes and the one-on-one time with professors."

I was engaged, exposed to diversity and more social than I usually am.

"It's nice having a small community feeling here."

Faculty and staff helped me explore options for creating my own major that plays on my own strengths."

Expect opportunities and take advantage of them when you can.

You aren’t pressured immediately to decide what you want to do, and you’re given opportunity to explore.

Not only were we given the opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other, but we were provided a space to intimately learn how each of us worked with clients and how to be most effective."

The liberal arts focus of the university gave me an edge among my colleagues."

It's easy to get involved, and there are lots of people to help you."

Being an older student was nerve-wracking, but everyone was super-accepting and wanted to get to know me.

The scholarships were very helpful. I'm not in debt and very happy."

"It's a great place to go to school!"

UW-Superior is very willing to help find the best path for each person. I was able to study abroad, play a sport and find the right path to my career."

I would not have been able to pursue my degree without the online option."

Life slows down. You can catch up with your thoughts and enjoy yourself.

The faculty members made me feel really comfortable. They are approachable, open and you can go to them if you need help.

My professors help me by giving moral support. They have an open door policy, and I feel comfortable dropping in to say 'Hi'."

I never met a faculty member who didn't help me out with whatever I needed."

I liked my legal studies classes and the one-on-one connections with professors."

The professors are very cooperative and have helped me out. You have great one-on-one with them.

The teachers want to know you here. You're not a face in the crowd.

It's a small, student-driven campus in a big university system.

This is a great, close-knit environment. Everybody is very welcoming.