Robert Brinkmann (PhD 1989)
Robert Brinkmann has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Brinkmann, currently Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Northern Illinois University, will begin his role as UW–Stevens Point’s 16th leader on July 1, 2026. Congratulations to Dr. Brinkmann on this significant appointment!
Jonathan Burkham (PhD 2012)
Jonathan Burkham (Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science at UW-Whitewater) has published a new book titled, Migrant Midwest: The Case for Immigration and Economic Growth in the American Heartland, released by Bloomsbury. Dr. Burkham also met readers at a book talk on March 6 at Boswell Book Company. Congratulations to Dr. Burkham on this exciting new publication!