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Benjamin Levelius, '10, is a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. State Department. His work has exposed him to all kinds of cultures, people and experiences.

A man of the world Posted 10:49 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum finds fulfillment serving State Department Read

Inspired by his daughter, Rosie, UWL alum Brian McNurlen has created Madison Adaptive Cycling, a nonprofit organization raising money for a fleet of adaptive bikes that would be available for rent around Madison.

A bicycle built for all Posted 10:45 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Alum leads fundraiser to bring adaptive bikes to Madison Read

Alums Kristine Mason (left) and her partner, Jane Schley, during a bike ride in the 1990s. After Mason died in 2001 at age 50, Schley established a scholarship fund in her honor, supporting School of Education students with a financial need.

A love of learning lives on Posted 10:44 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Kristine A. Mason Scholarship Fund supports SOE students with a financial need Read

Olympic Gold Medal Winner Andrew Rock, '04

Going for gold Posted 9:53 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 Alums, faculty reflect on their Olympic experiences Read

Beginning this fall, UWL will display banners on campus lamp posts to mark the 50th year of the College of Business Administration. UWL alumni and friends can purchase a banner and customize it with a short message.

Marking a milestone Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 Alumni, friends can purchase banners for CBA’s 50th Read

As director of sports sales and events at the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jeremiah Burish, ’12, convinces organizations from across the country to hold their events in the Coulee Region. In La Crosse, he says, “there really is something for everyone.”

‘Something for everyone’ Posted 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Alum helps bring sporting events to Coulee Region Read

Gale Tanger, '68, was named this year to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Over the past 50 years, Tanger has built a reputation as one of the most influential figures in the world figure skating — having judged countless international competitions and contributed to six Olympics.

Innovator on ice Posted 12:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Gale Tanger elected to U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame Read

Second cousins Lauren Gruber, ’17 (left), and McKenna Gruber, ’16 (right), have created a scholarship to honor their late grandfathers. The Nodz and Peewee Gruber Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a UWL sophomore, junior or senior planning to pursue a career in healthcare.

Grateful for their grandfathers Posted 8:55 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 Alums honor grandfathers with new healthcare scholarship Read

Former UWL Eagle Vinny Rottino, ’02, has joined the broadcast team of “Brewers Live,” providing pre- and post-game analysis on Bally Sports Wisconsin. “There have been a number of challenges,” Rottino says, “but I’d say the biggest one has been learning to talk about baseball without getting too far into the weeds.”

A whole new ball game Posted 12:33 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 Playing days behind him, Rottino takes swing at broadcasting Read

High on books Posted 12:32 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 Alum-inspired service brings books to Milwaukee doorsteps Read

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