Alumni News

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June 18, 2020

UW-Superior mourns passing of former chancellor Karl Meyer

Meyer guided UW-Superior during an era of substantial growth from 1964 to 1987

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HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | SOCIAL INQUIRY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | UW SYSTEM NEWS | HISTORY | PSYCHOLOGY

June 10, 2020

UW-Superior graduate to compete in WiSys Quick Pitch State Final

Competition will be livestreamed at 6 p.m. on June 17

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CAMPUS RECREATION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

May 27, 2020

UW-Superior Campus Recreation hosting free NOvid-19 Virtual 50K Challenge

Individuals completing the NOvid-19 Virtual 50K Challenge will earn a UW-Superior Campus Recreation water bottle

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | WRITING AND LIBRARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | WRITING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | BIOLOGY

May 14, 2020

Class of 2020: Bringing perseverance and unity into the future

UW-Superior 2020 graduates will forever be remembered as a group that overcame tremendous obstacles to finish what they had started

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | ACADEMIC | ECONOMICS | FINANCE | ALUMNI | FACULTY/STAFF

May 12, 2020

Maryam Salihu found her passion for learning at UWS

UW-Superior grad pursues Ph.D. in public policy with full-ride scholarship to the University of Massachusetts

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

March 2, 2020

UW-Superior to host Singers Concert

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | RESEARCH | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 18, 2020

UW-Superior to host seventh annual Seussville Family Fun Night

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING | HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | LINK CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | LEGAL STUDIES | POLITICAL SCIENCE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

February 5, 2020

UW-Superior receives $21,500 grant from Menard Center

The first use of the funding will allow students and staff to join elected officials and community leaders at Superior Days

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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING | LINK CENTER | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 3, 2020

UW-Superior selected by Carnegie Foundation for 2020 Community Engagement Classification

UW-Superior is the only university in the region to receive this classification

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | MUSIC | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

January 24, 2020

Lyric Opera of the North production to showcase UW-Superior Music Department talent

More than a dozen individuals with UW-Superior ties involved in the heartwarming opera

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

November 27, 2019

Athletics Department to present fourth annual Week of Giving

Events will take place December 8 through 15

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | PRESS RELEASE | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

November 25, 2019

Grand opening for student-run Free Store

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

November 25, 2019

Music Department presents 22nd annual Season of Song concerts at Cathedral of Christ the King

This year, the concert is titled ‘Hodie’ and celebrates the joy of living life every day

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | MUSIC | MUSIC EDUCATION: CHORAL/GENERAL | MUSIC PERFORMANCE | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 5, 2019

UWS has strong showing at state classical voice competition

CAMPUS RECREATION | VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

October 31, 2019

Veterans Day events taking place throughout the week

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

October 28, 2019

UW-Superior Alumni Association to host 2019 Holiday Ball

Everyone is welcome to join us for delicious food, great music and dancing, and a fabulous silent auction.

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ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

October 24, 2019

UW-Superior enrollment bucks the trend, holds steady

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | MUSIC | MUSIC EDUCATION: INSTRUMENTAL/GENERAL | MUSIC PERFORMANCE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

October 7, 2019

Retired UW-Superior music professors donate their harpsichord to the Music Department

The harpsichord will be debuted in a concert Thursday, Oct. 10th at 6 p.m. at Cathedral of Christ the King.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

October 2, 2019

Alumni Association welcomes new board members

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS RESEARCH CENTER | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

September 25, 2019

UW-Superior students compete in the Intermodal Association of North America’s Intermodal EXPO Academic Challenge

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | FACULTY/STAFF

September 20, 2019

Scholarship recipients honored at Swenson Scholars Dinner

The Swenson Scholars Dinner is an annual event held to honor the Swenson Scholars and the Swenson family.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

September 19, 2019

UW-Superior hostd documentary screening, discussion with alumna

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | NEW STUDENTS | TRANSFER STUDENTS

September 16, 2019

An unexpected turn in the road

Adversity and perseverance led Sydney Landgraf to UWS

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September 12, 2019

Wessman Arena hosts Buzzfest free five-band classic rock concert on Saturday

Five premier bands playing the music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, KISS, and Tom Petty.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | FINANCE | MANAGEMENT

August 23, 2019

Alumni Association honors outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and community members

The awards will be presented at the annual appreciation dinner on September 26

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LAKE SUPERIOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | RESEARCH | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

August 5, 2019

UW-Superior hosting free tours of new testing facility

Tours will leave the main area at 1:30, 2, and 2:30 p.m.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

June 3, 2019

UW-Superior marks 125th Anniversary with commemorative book

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE | CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF THE PROVOST | ADMINISTRATION | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

May 30, 2019

UW-Superior announces leadership changes

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May 28, 2019

UW-Superior to hold free 125th Anniversary Community Celebration

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | COMMUNICATING ARTS DEPARTMENT | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS

May 27, 2019

A celebration for the ages

UW-Superior concludes its 125th anniversary with a community celebration

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GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | ACADEMIC | TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ALUMNI | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

May 15, 2019

A U.S. citizen and college graduate all in one month

UW-Superior soccer player, Mohammed Keita, has worked hard on and off the field and is now reaping the rewards.

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DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

May 9, 2019

UW-Superior to hold Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Graduation May 17

GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

May 7, 2019

UW-Superior names alumna Janet Mohr as commencement speaker

GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | PRESS RELEASE | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | ECONOMICS | INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED | LEGAL STUDIES | MATHEMATICS | MUSIC

May 2, 2019

Four selected for Chancellor’s Leadership Award

GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | COMMUNICATION | PHILOSOPHY | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

May 1, 2019

UW-Superior to hold commencement May 18

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 24, 2019

Choirs, orchestra to hold Duluth performance of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 24, 2019

Music Department presents Superior Voices scholarship concert

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 18, 2019

Steel Drum Ensemble to usher in spring with tropical sounds from around the world

COMMUNICATING ARTS DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 17, 2019

UW-Superior, Wise Fool Theatre collaborate for ‘The Comedy of Errors'

LAKE SUPERIOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 16, 2019

Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Milroy tour UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | MUSIC | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 16, 2019

Symphonic Band Concert to celebrate international music

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

April 10, 2019

UW-Superior Alumni Association to host annual wine and craft beer tasting to benefit students

VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF | NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS

April 9, 2019

UW-Superior to host sixth annual free Veterans Expo

UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

March 26, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation’s ‘Superior Day of Giving’ is April 3

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

March 20, 2019

UW-Superior to host forum on Lifelong Learning in Northern Wisconsin

MUSIC DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

March 11, 2019

UW-Superior to host an evening of French art songs and British cabaret with soprano Vicki Fingalson

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

March 1, 2019

Mock trial team finishes year at regionals

The team finished the tournament with a 3-4-1 record

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | PRESS RELEASE | ALUMNI

March 1, 2019

Sara Balbin named an Outstanding Alumna of UW-Superior

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | ACADEMIC | COMPUTER SCIENCE | TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

February 28, 2019

Alumna returns to speak with Transportation and Logistics Club

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | PRESS RELEASE | ALUMNI

February 22, 2019

Dr. John ‘Little Bird’ Anderson named an Outstanding Alumnus of UW-Superior

DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | EVENTS | PRESS RELEASE | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

February 19, 2019

UW-Superior Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present author Linda Grover

Grover will present a discussion on her book “The Road Back to Sweetgrass”

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | GENDER EQUITY RESOURCE CENTER | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | DIVERSITY | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

January 17, 2019

The accidental activist

Pamela Adie’s (’06) work as an LGBTQ+ activist earned her an invitation to the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program and a place on Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women list

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | FACULTY/STAFF

October 26, 2018

In Gratitude and Remembrance

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will forever remember Jim Swenson with deep gratitude for the lasting legacy he left behind.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR | EVENTS | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | ALUMNI | FACULTY/STAFF

September 28, 2018

New leaders will guide UW-Superior Alumni Association in 125th year

The Alumni Association, with a history of more than 100 years, fosters lifelong pride and loyalty among alumni, students and friends of UW-Superior

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | FACULTY/STAFF

September 21, 2018

Student takes second in division at Northshore Inline Marathon

Stilling finished in the top third overall out of 787 participants, good for 243rd place, overall

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF | PARENTS

August 28, 2018

The Resonant - Music Department Newsletter - July 2018

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | LAKE SUPERIOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | BIOLOGY | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS), APPLIED | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

August 7, 2018

Catching a trophy

Alumna awarded 2018 Shimano/B.A.S.S. Nation College Scholarship

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | STUDY AWAY | ACADEMIC | BIOLOGY | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

August 7, 2018

Choosing the right path

Alumna Erin Johnson is following her passion of working with endangered species

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS | SOCIAL INQUIRY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | ANTHROPOLOGY | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | MUSIC

June 20, 2018

A musical mission in Mongolia

Music majors, Mike Lueck and Haley Lawson, found a shared purpose while at UW-Superior

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | STUDY AWAY | ACADEMIC | RESEARCH | BIOLOGY | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

June 6, 2018

Casting a wide net

Mara Duke’s undergraduate experience at UW-Superior opened a world of opportunity

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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | VETERAN AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CENTER | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | HERITAGE AND MILESTONES | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 21, 2018

It’s never too late

Philip Benkert received a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-Superior at the age of 72 at spring commencement.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS | EVENTS | TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ALUMNI | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 17, 2018

UW-Superior celebrates National Transportation Week

Former student’s letter arrives at the perfect time

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | CAMPUS RECREATION | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | DIVERSITY | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 14, 2018

‘Hometown girl’ winds up a stellar athletic and academic career

Days before graduating, Kontny reflects on her decision, saying it was one of the best she's made

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICE | HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | MUSIC DEPARTMENT | NATURAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | BIOLOGY | MUSIC EDUCATION: CHORAL/GENERAL | ALUMNI

May 9, 2018

UW-Superior students, alumni to be recognized at Superior Police Department Awards Ceremony

UW-Superior student and Duluth resident Maria Puglisi will perform the national anthem

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT | ACADEMIC | ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 9, 2018

Alumna Jodi Slick to serve as Commencement Speaker

Accomplishments include the development of several community-scale environmental programs in Duluth

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | ALUMNI | CURRENT STUDENTS

May 1, 2018

Swenson Scholars Dinner honors scholarship recipients

Thanks to the generosity of Jim and Sue Swenson, 864 Swenson Scholarships have been awarded

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | FIRST NATIONS STUDIES | ALUMNI

September 27, 2017

Alumni Association Awards presented at Appreciation Dinner

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR | UW-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS | ALL STUDENTS | ALUMNI

May 9, 2017

UW-Superior Foundation receives $100,000 gift