An airman in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, Leah Letson found her passion for mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu jitsu at UWM. The first-generation college student is now a professional MMA fighter who competed the night before accepting her diploma.
Letson double-majored in psychology and criminal justice. She was one of six graduates honored during UWM’s May 2016 commencement ceremonies. More than 3,000 students received diplomas.
