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Dean of Students Chris Ogle to Retire July 11

Al Sturgeon promoted to position Ripon College has announced that Christophor M. Ogle, vice president and dean of students, will retire after more than 45 years at the institution, with his last day being July 11. He will be succeeded by current Associate Vice President Al Sturgeon. A student and star athlete, Ogle graduated from […]


Mary Unger publishes book on Black women’s role in literature during the 20th century

Mary Unger, associate professor of English and director of women’s, gender and sexuality studies, had her book, “Reading the Renaissance: Black Women’s Literary Reception and Taste in Chicago, 1932-1953,” published by the University of Massachusetts Press. In her book, Unger constructs a reception history of the Black women who read, reviewed, published, promoted, collected and […]

Julie Ricciardi will lead the advancement team starting in 2025

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 […]

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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 […]

Betsy Kleba delivers a Commencement Speech outside of Great Hall

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,” […]

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