Category: Alumni
Ripon College connections helped land teaching position for Kate Myszewski ’19
Ripon College’s beautiful campus and connections with professors during visits convinced Katherine “Kate” Myszewski ’19 to attend Ripon College. Though Ripon was not originally on her list of colleges to consider, Myszewski says “my mom’s friend was on the Board of Trustees so I came for a tour and I was able to sit down […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Collaboration with professors was important aspect for John Hermes ’68
John Hermes ’68 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is featured in the current 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed ranking recognizing lawyers from across the United States for their professional excellence. When deciding to attend Ripon College, the access to professors and the small size of the campus were important factors for […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Computer studies at Ripon lead to analyst position at Mayo Clinic for David Daugherty ’18
Studies at Ripon College led to a career in computer science for David Daugherty III ’18. Daugherty is an analyst programmer on the Enterprise Data Programming Services unit for Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He will be transferring to the Scottsdale, Arizona, campus in January 2020. In his job, he primarily uses SQL code to […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
POGO major leads to position as judge for W. Andrew Voigt ’97
A major in politics and government at Ripon College has impacted the career of W. Andrew Voigt ’97. He currently is a circuit court judge for Colombia County, Wisconsin. He has general jurisdiction, which means he can hear cases on everything from small claims to homicide. Voigt also minored in law and society at Ripon […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Small-town friendliness, personal connections made the difference for Alex Royzen ’08
The change of pace from Chicago to small-town Ripon was a significant factor for Alex Royzen ’08 of Lindenhurst, Illinois, when he chose to attend Ripon College. When he made an in-person visit, he says, “People would wave at you and say hello, the whole town smelled like fresh-baked cookies, and overall it was like […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon’s smaller campus kept Cory Alvey ’11 on pace for graduate school
Financial aid and the 80% medical school acceptance rate of Ripon College students were the deciding factors for Cory Alvey ’11 when deciding where to get his undergraduate degree. His work now as a senior scientist at AbbVie Inc., one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies, is largely focused on anti-cancer research. He investigates what […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Dave Shogren ’84 takes his Ripon experience to the world stage
Before he even toured Ripon College, Dave Shogren ’84 already had decided that he wanted to attend a small liberal arts college in Wisconsin. He grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. During his campus tour at Ripon, he felt like he belonged here largely because everyone seemed so warm and friendly. He majored in English, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon’s liberal arts base, internships lead Tara Schultz ’17 to a career in arts education
With an overall interest of working in arts and museum management, Tara Schultz ’17 found that Ripon College provided her with a solid base to pursue her goals. Schultz chose to Ripon because she could stay close to her family in Ripon. However, the bigger reason for the decision was because she wanted to attend […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Liberal arts studies gave Drew Petersen ’94 a strong base to build upon
Being part of the global community of Ripon College alumni is a meaningful result of his education for Drew Petersen ’94. Petersen decided to attend Ripon College and move away from his home in New Hampshire because he felt that he would be successful here, enjoy small class sizes and graduate in four years. He […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
New perspectives sparked a career change for Alexandra Paulson ’15
An overnight visit to Ripon College sealed the deal for Alexandra Paulson ’15 when she was deciding where to go to college. She says she fell in love with Ripon after getting to play with the Jazz Ensemble and to sit in on a music class during her overnight stay. “I felt really welcomed and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Tom Abendroth ’81 new chair of the Ripon College Board of Trustees
Tom Abendroth ’81 of Evanston, Illinois, a member of the Ripon College Board of Trustees, has been named chair of the board starting with the fall 2019 meeting. Abendroth majored in both economics as well as politics and government at Ripon College and earned a juris doctor from Northwestern University in 1984. He is a […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ronald Bolding ’71 named CEO of California retirement community
Ronald Bolding ’71 of Claremont, California, was featured in a profile article Oct. 22, 2019, on mcknightseniorliving.com. Bolding has been named the CEO of Pilgrim Place, a continuing care retirement community in Claremont, California. He previously had served for eight months as the interim president and CEO. At Ripon College, he studied economics and history. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
19th-century Ripon alumna featured in historical article
Helen Gerrels Stoddard, an early student at Ripon College during the late 1860s or early 1870s, was the focus of a feature in the Gainesville Daily Register newspaper in Texas Sept. 11, 2019. Stoddard became a leader in Texas, was an early professor and pursued causes including child welfare, women’s education, food safety, prohibition of […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Four alumni named in new edition of ‘Best Lawyers’
The 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed ranking recognizing lawyers for their professional excellence across the United States, was released Aug. 15. Included are: Thomas W. Abendroth ’81 of Evanston, Illinois. At Ripon, he majored in economics and politics & government. John A. Erich ’69 of Scottsdale, Arizona. At Ripon, he […]
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James Danky ’70 honored for service to journalism
James Danky ’70 of Stoughton, Wisconsin, has received the rare and prestigious honor of Distinguished Service to Journalism Award from the American Journalism Historians Association. The award has been presented only four times since it was founded in 1981. “While it’s always positive to have one’s work recognized, to receive this honor from peers is […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Kate Hersey ’04 spotlighted as director of tool-lending library
Kate Hersey ’04 of St. Paul, Minnesota, was featured in an article in July in the Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis. “Minnesota Tool Library offers 5,000 tools for nominal annual fee” highlights the nonprofit of which Hersey is the executive director. The library lends tools to members, offers classes to the public and has workshop […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Alex Royzen ’08 featured in cover story of Boss Magazine
Alex Royzen ’08 of Lindenhurst, Illinois, was featured in the cover story about OpticsPlanet, “Focusing on the Details,” in the August issue of Boss Magazine. Royzen is director of supply chain management for OpticsPlanet’s parent company, Ecentria. OpticsPlant is an online retailer offering sport optics, shooting accessories, tactical gear and eyewear, microscopes, telescopes, photography equipment, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Chad Hendee ’97 begins position as Marquette County judge
Chad Hendee ’97 of Oxford, Wisconsin, was elected Marquette County judge in April 2019. He officially took his new seat at the bench Aug. 1 at the Marquette County Courthouse in Montello. He previously served as Marquette County’s district attorney since he was appointed in 2011. He’s been an attorney for 19 years after graduating […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Joe Cullen ’86 named chief investment officer at Penn State
Joe Cullen ’86 has been named chief investment officer at Penn State University in Pennsylvania, with his duties beginning Sept. 16, 2019. Cullen will be responsible for managing the investment portfolios of Penn State’s more than $4 billion long-term investment pool. He previously was the chief investment officer for the Montana Board of Investments and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Andrea Young named Vice President of Finance
Dr. Andrea Young has been named the next Vice President for Finance and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Ripon College, effective July 29. As Vice President for Finance, Young will oversee all business and financial functions of the College, and is the primary administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees on matters related to finance, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, Alumni.