The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association is proud to serve the more than 215,000 alumni living in 110 countries around the world. It is our privilege to recognize our talented and inspirational alumni and their accomplishments.
Estevan Longoria
- 2022
Estevan Longoria partnered with the Milwaukee Bucks to create four pieces of clothing: a hat, T-shirt, sweater, and hoodie, all…
Jasmine Lewis
- 2021
Jasmine Lewis has been selected as the 2025 CVS Health Caring Hearts FNP Student Scholar, which is a recognition of…
Dawn Peterson
- 1991
- 1994
Dawn Peterson was recently promoted to president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based commercial real estate brokerage firm Cushman &…
Daulton Varsho
Daulton Varsho becomes the first UWM alum to make it to the World Series. He played for three seasons at…
Benjamin Timm
- 2000
In October 2025, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson appointed Benjamin Timm as Milwaukee’s Municipal Port Director. Timm previously served the city…
Bill Stranberg
- 1992
Bill Stranberg has been recognized with the Industry Connector of the Year Award for 2025 at The Daily Reporter’s Newsmakers…
Pavonis Giron
- 2024
Pavonis Giron is a children’s book author and illustrator whose debut, A Rainbow in Brown (2024), was part of a…
Stephanie Warren
- 2006
- 2005
Stephanie Warren has been named Co-Head of Baird’s Fixed Income Capital Markets group. A 22-year Baird veteran, Stephanie was previously Fixed Income Capital…
Jennifer Niesen
- 2009
Christopoulos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jennifer Niesen has been promoted to Partner within our law firm. Since joining the firm…
Karen Gorton
- 2003
Karen Gorton, PhD, RN, FNP, MS (College of Nursing grad 2003 – MSN) has been elected by the Sigma House…
Makayla Cooper
- 2023
Makayla Cooper has been named the recipient of the 2025 Veolia Environmental Hero Award as part of the TMJ4 News…
Michael J. Lowrey
- 2004
On December 12, 2025, the 50th anniversary of my first state job, I will be retiring from the Wisconsin Department…
Malcolm McDowell Woods
- 1984
My first novel, What the Tide Leaves Behind, was selected for the Tosa All-City Reads program’s 2024-25 year. Woods participated…
Travis A. Knight
- 2007
Alumnus Travis A. Knight is “Ejlert Lövborg” in Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s production of Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn,…
Don Nelson
- 1997
Don Nelson (‘97 BA Political Science) is now SVP, External affairs, overseeing state and federal government affairs for InnovAge after spending…
Dustin Radtke
- 1995
Dustin Radtke was appointed interim CEO of Momentive Software in October 2025. Before joining Momentive, he held executive leadership roles…
Thomas Trudeau
- 2012
Thomas Trudeau has been named video production coordinator at the New York Times based in New York. He previously managed…
Chris Smith
- 1999
Chris Smith earned two Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmys in September as part of the team recognized for Outstanding…
Kyle Khembunjong
- 2025
Kyle Khembunjong, a recent graduate of UWM’s classical guitar studio, received second prize and the audience prize at the Josefina…
Jonathan Laabs
- 2017
Jonathan Laabs was announced as the new director for the Sheboygan Symphony Chorus. Read the Full Story