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Julie Ricciardi named Ripon College’s vice president for advancement
Julie Ricciardi has been appointed as Ripon College’s new vice president for advancement, bringing more than 26 years of experience to her position effective July 1. Ricciardi currently serves as associate vice president for development at Hollins University in Hollins, Virginia, where she leads major giving, planned giving and annual giving, including the university’s $250 […]
Albagshi’s research on students’ perspectives toward individuals with disabilities published
Amira Albagshi, assistant professor of educational studies at Ripon College, has published her research on students’ perspectives regarding individuals with disabilities. The work, titled “A Mixed-Methods Study to Investigate the Effect of Person-Centred Videos on Students’ Attitudes Toward Individuals With Disabilities,” explores how watching videos featuring individuals with disabilities positively engaging in everyday activities could […]
Commencement keynote advises students to stay curious
The Ripon College class of 2025 celebrated the 159th Commencement ceremony at Ripon College Sunday afternoon. The theme was “Discovery Has No Limits: Celebrating Women in STEM.” A full video of the commencement ceremony can be viewed at ripon.edu/live. Over 160 undergraduates and 11 master’s graduate students heard from four honorees: keynote speaker and honorary […]
Kleba announced as honorary degree recipient, keynote speaker at commencement
Dr. Betsy Kleba, vice president of product for cancer screening at Exact Sciences in Madison, Wisconsin, will receive an honorary degree and present a speech during Ripon’s commencement ceremony on May 18. “I’m humbled and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to address a group of people who are about to embark on their professional journey,” […]
Greenwood ’02 selected as honorary degree recipient
Dr. Corryn Greenwood, a 2002 Ripon College graduate and neonatologist and medical director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois, will be presented with an honorary degree at Ripon’s commencement ceremony May 18. She is the founding medical director of the Silver Cross NICU, the first and […]
Distinguished Educator Award to be presented to Ripon High School math teacher Hannah Truesdale
Hannah Truesdale, a math teacher at Ripon High School, will be honored as Ripon College’s Distinguished Educator for 2025 at the commencement ceremony May 18. The Distinguished Educator Award is given out annually to an elementary, middle or high school teacher or administrator who has greatly impacted students. Nominations are made by Ripon College seniors […]
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