Exhibition runs September 11 – October 9, 2026, with artist talk and opening reception on September 11 Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery will present Mixed Signals (New Paintings +), a new exhibition of paintings by Derrick Buisch, on view from September 11 through October 9, 2026. An artist talk will be held in Demmer Theatre on […]
52nd annual on-campus performance offers the campus community a rare, no-cost opportunity to hear the renowned orchestra Ripon College is excited to host the 52nd annual on-campus performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3:15 p.m. in the Field House at the Willmore Center. The concert is free and open to […]
Ripon College today announced a significant expansion of its academic offerings, driven by a comprehensive academic program review and departmental self-assessment aimed at aligning the College’s curriculum with student interest and career opportunity in a changing higher education landscape. “We examined what today’s students need to thrive — in the classroom and after graduation,” said […]
Three-time national champion and veteran athletics administrator brings championship pedigree and campus-wide vision to the Red Hawks RIPON, Wis. — Today Ripon College announced the appointment of Rich Warren as its next Vice President and Director of Athletics. Warren joins Ripon College from Hanover College, where he served as Associate Vice President for Athletics, and […]
Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and the entire Ripon community Ripon, WI — Rally Day #2 proved to be a powerful day of generosity and community spirit as the Ripon College family came together to exceed its goal of 1,075 donors in celebration of the College’s 175th anniversary. Throughout the day, alumni, families, students, […]
RIPON, Wis. — Ripon College is pleased to announce a pilot summer course program for 2026, open to current students, non-degree seeking students, and students from other institutions. Courses run June 1–July 24, 2026, with in-person and fully online, asynchronous options available. Summer courses are designed to help students catch up, get ahead, explore a […]
Ripon, WI – This spring, the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) opens The American Landscape: Beyond the Horizon — a sweeping reconsideration of two centuries of Wisconsin landscape art, timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary, and guest curated by Ripon College Professor Rafael Francisco Salas. The public reception is Saturday, May 2, from 2 to […]
RIPON, Wis. — Ripon College is proud to announce a significant renovation project for its on-campus pool located at the Willmore Center. The project will enhance the student-athlete, community member, and spectator experience while modernizing the space through increasing natural light, significant renovations and equipment upgrades and a refreshed branded experience. Construction is scheduled to […]
RIPON, Wis. — Today, Ripon College announced that Dr. John Sisko, Vice President and Dean of the Faculty, will transition from an administrative capacity to a faculty position. Beginning July 1, 2026, Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Matzke will be promoted to Vice President and Dean of Faculty. Dean Sisko joined Ripon College in 2020, bringing with […]
Get ready for a comedic journey across the frontier as “The Trail to Oregon!” runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Benstead Theatre in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Performing Arts at Ripon College. Shows take place each night at 7:30 p.m. This audience-interactive musical comedy features music and lyrics by Jeff Blim, with a […]
Celebrates Era of Growth and Momentum RIPON, Wis. — Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris Schumacher will retire from collegiate athletics following a distinguished 33-year career, effective June 1, 2026. His tenure marks a period of meaningful advancement for Ripon College Athletics, defined by program expansion, student-athlete support and competitive success. Schumacher, who succeeded […]
Ripon, WI — Rally Days 2026 is off to a strong and inspiring start as the Ripon College community came together to exceed the Day 1 goal of $175,000, raising just over $208,000. This momentum helped propel the Ripon Fund to $1.6 million in total support to date. More than 400 gifts were made, with […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the economy, government, and society, new questions are emerging about how AI will influence work, opportunity, and economic security. The Center for Politics and the People will host a timely presentation titled “Will AI Steal My (Future) Job?” on March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Harwood […]
Ripon College will host a performance by The Fulton Chamber Players Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Demmer Recital of the College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The performance, dedicated to the violin sonatas of Johannes Brahms, is part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series and is funded through […]
Opening Reception and Artist Talk with Milwaukee-Based Interdisciplinary Artist Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery is pleased to present Closer to the Truth, a solo exhibition of new work by Phoenix S. Brown, an interdisciplinary artist and musician based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The exhibition will open with a public reception on February 27th, followed by an artist […]
The MARS:SMITH duo, Daniela Mars (flute, vocals) and Paul Smith (piano, vocals), will present a concert as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts – Demmer Recital Hall at Ripon College on Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. In addition to the evening performance, the […]
Abendroth, one of the longest-serving trustees, benefactor and part of four generations of Ripon alumni, receives annual award. Because of his extraordinary and continuous service to Ripon College, Robert V. Abendroth, Class of 1951, will receive Ripon College’s 2026 Founders’ Day Award in the College’s 175th anniversary year. The Founders’ Day Award honors an individual […]
By Natalie McNeely January 28, 2026 One of my favorite parts of studying abroad in Barcelona in the spring of 2025 was the little daily moments. Every day, I walked about 20 minutes to my internship, and the route was lined with orange trees and green spaces. It became a relaxing, almost meditative start to […]
Ripon College is pleased to share information about Everyday Heaven, a transhistorical exhibition exploring rural Wisconsin through the work of two artists: Ripon College’s Rafael Francisco Salas (b. 1973) and Charles Van Schaick (1852–1946). Spanning more than a century, the exhibition brings together historical and contemporary perspectives on rural life in Wisconsin. Charles Van Schaick […]
An exhibit of art created by local artists will be on display in the Caestecker Art Gallery of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 13. A reception and discussion will be held Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The exhibit, curated by four Ripon College students, […]
Brian Smith, professor emeritus of religion, recently published a book on the growing number of Americans who no longer identify with any religious tradition, often called the Nones. The book titled “Reaching the Religiously Disaffiliated: Comparative Strategies to Engage the Nones” was published by Bloomsbury Academic Publishers. In the book, Smith examines survey data to […]