Category: Student


Class of 2021: Cortney Bols

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Cortney Bols ’21 of Sandwich, Illinois, is majoring in educational studies-early childhood/middle childhood and exercise science-physical education. She wants to teach physical education in Wisconsin or Illinois. […]

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Class of 2021: Hannah Krueger

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Hannah Krueger ’21 of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is majoring in history as well as politics and government, with minors in national security studies, Spanish, law and society, and […]

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Class of 2021: Leslie Stark

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Leslie Stark ’21 of Grinnell, Iowa, is majoring in exercise science-physical education with minors in adapted physical education and educational studies. She plans to obtain her teaching […]

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Class of 2021: Addison Lindsey

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Addison Lindsey ’21 of Nunica, Michigan, is majoring in psychology and educational studies-middle childhood/early childhood. She will be attending graduate school for an educational specialist degree in […]

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Class of 2021: Parker Cox

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Parker Cox ’21 of Clayton, Wisconsin, is a communication major. After graduation, he will work as a social media manager intern for a company that sells personal […]

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Class of 2021: Connor Kuhn

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Connor Kuhn ’21 of Hilbert, Wisconsin, is majoring in mathematics with a minor in educational studies. He plans to complete his student teaching experience and then become […]

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Class of 2021: Erika Herwig

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Erika Herwig ’21 of Princeton, Wisconsin, is majoring in biology with a minor in sociology. She plans to continue working as a communications officer with the Green […]

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Class of 2021: Maria Reber

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Maria Reber ’21 of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is graduating with a major in music and a minor in theatre. She will be taking a gap year […]

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Class of 2021: Quinton Roque

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives Quinton Roque ’21 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is majoring in sports management with a minor in communication. He hopes to start a career in a related field […]

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Class of 2021: Ashley Shudy

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Ashley Shudy ’21 of Waukesha, Wisconsin, is majoring in biology. After graduation, she plans to take a year off to get more work experience and then apply […]

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Class of 2021: Aubry Herbon

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Aubry Herbon ’21 attended Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, double-majoring in special education and elementary education with a minor in English. She hopes to first […]

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Chekhov comedy plays to be presented online March 26-28

A streamed production of “Chekhov’s Short Farces” will be presented March 26 through 28 by the Ripon College Department of Theatre. The production will be presented free of charge via Zoom and feature three great short farces: “The Bear,” “The Reluctant Tragic Hero” and “The Proposal,” all written by one of the world’s finest playwrights. […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Faculty, Fine Arts, Student.


Class of 2021: Shannon Sorbo

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Shannon Sorbo ’21 of Nekoosa, Wisconsin, is majoring in sports management with minors in business management and coaching. In the fall, she will be attending Florida State […]

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Micaela Rivera ’21 third author on paper receiving national attention

Micaela Rivera ’21 of River Falls, Wisconsin, is the third author on research that came out in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B earlier this month. The article is titled “Cuttlefish exert self-control in a delay of gratification task.” The findings have since been getting national attention in numerous outlets, including National […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Research, Student.


Class of 2021: Maeve Kim

We celebrate the Class of 2021, what they have achieved during their years at Ripon and what they hope to achieve in the next chapter of their lives. Maeve Kim ’21 of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, is majoring in chemistry-biology with a minor in sociology. After graduation in May, she will work for a year as […]

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Fond du Lac County executive candidates will take part in forum Thursday

Allen J. Buechel and Rick Gedemer, candidates in the April 6 election for Fond du Lac County executive, will participate in a virtual candidates forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18. The forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Ripon Area, of which Ellen Sorensen ’00 is president; and Ripon College’s […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni, Special Event, Student.


COVID-19: One Year Later

Dear campus community, A year ago today, the College’s administration was sitting around a table in Smith Hall trying to determine whether or not we should allow the softball and baseball teams to go to Florida for their spring break schedule of games. We also were trying to figure out whether to let 15 students […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Administration, COVID-19, Health & Safety, Office of the President, Student.


Covering the military as journalists will be discussed March 17

“Covering the Military: A Conversation on the Challenges of Military Journalism” will be presented via Zoom webinar at 6:30 p.m. March 17, The event is sponsored by Ripon College’s Center for Politics and the People and the center’s Student Advisory Board. Rhett Cunningham ’22 of Ripon, Wisconsin, and Luis Aragon Miranda ’23 of Monroe, Wisconsin, […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Political Publications, Student.


MLK Spirit Awards honor work toward diversity and inclusion

The MLK Spirit Awards for 2020 and 2021 have been announced by the Ripon College Center for Diversity and Inclusion. The announcement was the culminating event of Black History Month celebrations at Ripon. The awards typically are presented in person at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, but this is the second year […]

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Announcing Diversity and Inclusion Micro Grants

Dear campus community, The Office of the President is pleased to announce the launch of a new annual grant initiative. In 2021, the president’s office will give out five awards of up to $2000 to support projects designed to enhance the quality of life at Ripon College with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.  Grants […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Diversity, Faculty, Office of the President, Staff, Student.