Computer Science student’s “Jeopardy!” appearance is dream come true

Avinash Rejendra on Jeopardy
UWM engineering graduate student Avinash Rejendra (right) stands on the set of "Jeopardy" with host Ken Jennings. (Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions)

Congratulations to Avinash Rajendra, a Computer Science graduate student at UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, who appeared on “Jeopardy!” Jan. 21.

“I grew up with stage fright, so it’s nice I could turn around and stand on a literal stage in front of a national audience,” said Rajendra, who placed second. “It’s still a once in a lifetime experience, and it was a bucket list item for me.”

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