Ripon College provided safe haven for Susan Frikken ’90 to prepare for life

When applying for college, Susan Frikken ’90 of Madison, Wisconsin, felt overwhelmed and anxious and was the first in her family to attend college. She applied very late and didn’t even visit campus before she “simply showed up” for the first day of class. “The small campus and professor/student ratio helped me come out of […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Alumni.


Ripon No. 4 in state for health and wellness offerings, according to U.S. Department of Education

Ripon College has been named the No. 4 school in Wisconsin for health and wellness majors. The study, using data collected by the United States Department of Education, was published by Zippia, a website dedicated to helping recent graduates with their career choices. The report can be accessed here. Zippia says they used College Scorecard […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Rankings.


Ripon College gave Jake Baus ’18 opportunity to explore many fields

An individualized education and sense of community drew Jake Baus ’18 to Ripon College. Baus, of Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, felt right at home in with the small, closely-knit community on campus. “I chose Ripon basically on feeling alone,” he says. “By that I mean after visiting a handful of potential schools, Ripon was the one […]

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Online article highlights recruiting success of Willmore Center

AthleticBusiness has taken note of the immediate success of Willmore Center. In a feature published this month on the website, it cites several impressive statistics, including 28 percent more student athletes making deposits, 40 percent more student athletes taking tours of campus, and nearly double the number of football recruits to the College in one […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Athletics News.


Ripon No. 1 in state for how much graduates earn, according to U.S. Department of Education

Ripon College has been named the No. 1 school in Wisconsin whose grads earn the most in mean wages 10 years after graduation. The study, using data collected by the United States Department of Education, was published this week by Zippia, a new website dedicated to helping recent graduates with their career choices. The report […]

Posted by Dale Devries in Rankings.


Kent Timm ’81 parlayed physical therapy expertise into an Olympic experience

Although not an athlete, Kent Timm ’81 is a three-time Olympian. As a doctor of physical therapy, he participated in Olympic Games in Atlanta, Australia and Salt Lake City in the sports medicine department. He also has been a sports physical therapist for the Pittsburgh Penguins, athletic trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers and athletic trainer […]

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