Category: Alumni
Michael Brose ’87 appointed to Wisconsin governor’s advisory committee
Michael J. Brose ’87 of New Richmond, Wisconsin, was appointed to Gov. Tony Evers’ Governor’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee, responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies. A story about the new membership, “Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee,” was shared in the Wisconsin […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Passion born at Ripon bears fruit in College Possible mentorship
Helping students achieve their dream of a college education is the focus of Jenelle Simon ’15 of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since August 2016, Simon has worked as an Americorps member with College Possible, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making “college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.” At […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon alumna Ann Ewing ’41 coined the term ‘black hole’ in space terminology
The first-ever image of a black hole, a space phenomenon located in a distant galaxy, was released Wednesday with details published in Astrophysical Journal Letters. It was photographed by Event Horizon Telescope, a network of eight linked telescopes across the world, because no single telescope is powerful enough to do so on its own. The […]
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Dick Bennett ’65 featured as his son’s team readies for championship game April 8
Dick Bennett ’65 of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, was featured in the article “Dick Bennett, Tony Bennett’s Dad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know” April 6, 2019, on heavy.com. The article details Dick Bennett’s time as a student-athlete at Ripon College, as well as his legacy as a coach of building the Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix men’s […]
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Hank Borg ’57 to be inducted into sports hall of fame April 8
Hank Borg ’57 of Mount Dora, Florida, will be inducted into the Springfield (Illinois) Sports Hall of Fame April 8. At Ripon College, Borg played basketball and golf, was captain of the golf team in 1956 and 1957 and was the medalist in the conference tournament in 1956. From 1970-95, he played golf in 48 […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Athletics News.
Elizabeth McHone Alvey ’11 is new naturalist at Wisconsin nature center
Elizabeth McHone Alvey ’11 was featured in an article March 31, 2019, in the Kenosha News (Wisconsin) newspaper. Alvey is the new naturalist at Pringle Nature Center in Bristol, Wisconsin. She discusses her plans to advance the mission of providing a place for people of all ages to experience nature, learn about the environment and […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Grounding at Ripon College expanded into a nursing career for Rachel Zeman ’14
A strong sense of community in the classroom and on the field inspired Rachel Zeman ’14 of Chicago, Illinois, to attend Ripon College. “When making the decision of where to attend college, Ripon College stood out because it felt like home,” she says. “I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Being a good educator means continuing to learn for Bryan Nell ’09
During his junior year of high school, Bryan Nell ’09, now of Morris, Minnesota, visited Ripon College as a delegate to Badger Boys State. He later chose Ripon because if its size and liberal arts nature. “I felt very comfortable when I visited and knew it would be a great fit for me,” he says. […]
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Lessons from Ripon College contribute to life’s work for Leah Hover-Preiss ’08
In addition to finding a home away from home, Leah Hover-Preiss ’08 of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin also wanted to find a small school with many organizations and activities she could get involved with. “When I toured Ripon, it just felt like home, and I knew it was the right place for me,” she says. Hover-Preiss […]
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Ripon education gifted Michael Gableman ’16 with personal, professional advantages
Michael Gableman ’16 of Greendale, Wisconsin, credits three major factors for his decision to attend Ripon College: the vast range of courses available, the natural beauty of the campus, and the people. Gableman had known he wanted to study something related to mathematics or science, but he also wanted to study disciplines unrelated to his […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon reinforced ability to think critically for middle school principal Stuart Russ ’08
Interest in playing football initially put Ripon College on the radar for Stuart Russ ’08 of Shawano, Wisconsin, but the ability to continue his long line of family educators, finish his degree and student teach in just nine semesters made committing to Ripon an easy choice. “My mother was a teacher,” he says. “My father […]
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Raymond Allen ’15 earns Dean’s Award at Duke University
Raymond Allen ’15 of Durham, North Carolina, was featured on the website of Duke University’s graduate school March 11, 2019. Allen, a Ph.D. candidate in developmental and stem cell biology, has been awarded a Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring. He has formally mentored two undergraduate students. He also has “demonstrated his dedication to mentorship […]
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Skills learned at Ripon lead to career in ordained ministry for Alan Leonard ’86
Ripon College’s approach to the liberal arts, its small class sizes and its comfortable distance away from his home are all a part of the solid foundation of education and service leadership for Father Alan Leonard ’86 of Inman, South Carolina. Recently, Leonard began a new chapter in his career working as the Church of […]
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Volunteer, internship opportunities at Ripon impacted career of Emily Dozier ’14
The beauty of the campus and the intimacy she felt in the Ripon College community led Emily Dozier ’14 to choose to attend Ripon College. “During my first college visit to Ripon, I immediately fell in love with the campus,” she says. “Lane Library, East and West halls, the admission office and, of course, the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Internships.
Chelsea Grahn Andrews ’15 takes psychology research work to the world stage
The supportive community, student-professor relationships and dance team drew Chelsea Grahn Andrews ’15 to Ripon College. Andrews, of Maryville, Illinois, says, “Suddenly, I was surrounded by admission counselors, students and faculty who were so invested in helping me navigate the college search and understanding what I really wanted to get out of my college experience. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Internships, Research.
Erika Doss ’78 brings family legacy of education to a new generation of students
Family ties brought Erika Doss ’78 to Ripon College, but she stayed for the inviting, friendly environment on campus, forming some of her closest adult friendships here. Doss was offered a generous tuition waiver because her father, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Seale Doss, taught at Ripon. Doss majored in history and art, and then attended […]
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Multiple learning opportunities impacted teaching career of Nick Osenberg ’11
Ripon College’s quick response lead Nick Osenberg ’11 of Ferndale, Michigan, here, and thanks to high school friends and the Office of Admission staff, he quickly realized not being able to attend his original college of choice “was the best accident of my life so far.” “A miscommunication with another institution lead me to be […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Foundational knowledge from Ripon College leads Bryant Bednarek ’08 in school administration
Community in all senses of the word helped Bryant Bednarek ’08 of Berlin, Wisconsin, choose Ripon College. The small, intimate class sizes, an athletic department rich in tradition and the sense of belonging he felt while visiting the campus all contributed to his decision. Bednarek majored in educational studies and psychology at Ripon, and now […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Confidence, skills gained at Ripon lead to entrepreneurial endeavors
A Ripon College education “unlocked his potential,” according to Fred Kiekhaefer ’69 of Castle Rock, Colorado. At Ripon, Kiekhaefer discovered his affinity for physics and ability to pursue engineering. “Physics tested whether I had the capacity (for engineering),” he explains. “First-year chemistry/physics was a brain crusher. … I failed at first, but ultimately learned to […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.
Ripon’s welcoming atmosphere helped overcome learning disability for Olivia Wetzel ’13
As an involved, passionate student in and out of the classroom, Olivia Wetzel ’13 of Watertown, Wisconsin, knew she wanted a college that not only would meet her needs as a student with a learning disability, but also would enable her with opportunities such as playing on the women’s tennis team. “I was terrified I […]
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