overcoming adversity and achieving dreams through higher education
On May 18, students in full caps and gowns, diplomas in hand, turned their tassels and celebrated the completion of their degrees at Oakhill Correctional Institution. Governor Tony Evers congratulated the graduates, shaking their hands. The bachelor’s degrees awarded at Oakhill and Stanley Correctional Institution this spring are the first that any UW has awarded …
Mary Rouse served as Dean of Students from 1987-2000 as part of her nearly half century of employment at UW. As director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service, she worked to create mutually beneficial community-university partnerships and to find ways to help nontraditional students feel more welcome on campus. In an interview when she …
“Odyssey opened my mind, strengthened my confidence, and reminded me that it is never too late to grow, learn, and start a new chapter,” said Jackie (pictured left) of this year’s graduating class. This growth was evident as 29 students shared powerful words and inspirational experiences at the podium at the UW Memorial Union on …