Stephanie Harvey has been very successful. After a career in sales, she went on to establish Independent Surgery Center, LLC, in Chippewa County, which specializes in eye surgeries. Today she is the CEO of the…
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Did You Know… about Such Great Wisconsin Stories?
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Were you aware that the sauerkraut king calls Outagamie County home? Or that a director of the comedy classic Airplane doesn’t just promote state tourism — he lives it in Vilas County? From scientists and artists to inventors and leaders, you might be surprised to learn about the incredible achievements that have come out of the world-class University of Wisconsin–Madison and the proud Badgers who live or had lived among you. These are their stories: ones that highlight the important partnership between UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin through alumni and friends who have made important impacts here at home that are felt around the globe. Read about some of the remarkable individuals and organizations in your area and the positive effects they’ve had. And if you didn’t know it before, you’ll know now that we’re stronger together.
Stories From Across the State
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Working in rural health for close to 40 years at Richland Hospital, Deb O’Connell has built a diverse skill set around the specialty she was trained for at UW-Madison — physical therapy. “In rural health…
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Did you know that a Waukesha County Badger’s story and strong determination inspire others to achieve their goals? When the going gets tough, former Badger women’s hockey goalie Alex Rigsby ’15 isn’t one to back down. When she was cut from the 2014 Winter Olympic team heading to Sochi, for example, she used it as… Read more »
Learn MoreWaukesha County There’s No “Goalie” without “Goal”
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Looking back at her education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Meg Dallapiazza says she loved the fact that it was a challenge. She had come from Florence County, the uppermost reaches of the North…
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The Story in Numbers
Learn more about the facts behind these numbers.
Two-thirds of undergraduate applicants from Wisconsin are admitted to the UW
It takes an average of just over four years for students to graduate from the UW
It costs less for Wisconsin residents to attend UW–Madison than it does to go to any other school in the Big Ten
More than half of UW–Madison undergrads graduate with ZERO debt
Nearly 80% of in-state UW–Madison students live and work in Wisconsin after they graduate
Media Inquiries
For more information about any of these stories, please contact Tod Pritchard at tod.pritchard@supportuw.org or 608-308-5497.