DIGITAL GRADUATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM5.8.20DIVERSITY.WISC.EDUTABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter to the GraduatesPatrick J. Sims, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion

DDEEA Programs

Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO)

Chancellor’s Scholarship (CS)

DDEEA Internship Program

OfficeofMulticulturalArtInitiatives/FirstWave

PEOPLE

Posse

Powers-Knapp Scholarship (PKS)

RonaldE.McNairPostbaccalaureateAchievementProgram

Staff Messages

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 GRADUATES!Forthepastsixyears,we’vecelebratedgraduationwithaspecialeventtopersonalizeandsalutetheamazingwork,triumphsandgrowththathavebroughtYOU–ourDDEEAscholarstothisday.

Obviously,theseareunprecedentedtimesandIhavenodoubtthatwewillgetthroughtheglobal challengeswe’refacingasaresultofCOVID-19.So,we’veproducedthisvirtualcelebrationtoensurethatyou all still get a chance to share this tremendous accomplishment with your classmates, your families and anyone else who has supported you on this journey.

Realistically,nothingcanreplacebeingabletohuglovedonesanddearfriendsorhearingthatextra hypeshout-outfromexcitedfamilymembersorthejoyofbeingphysicallyincommunity-celebratingoneanother.Youallhavegrowncloseovertheselastfouryearsandnothingcanbreakthebondsthatwereforgedin struggle and immense joy you felt when you overcame those struggles.

BetweenyouradvisorsandprogramdirectorsIhopethattheDivisionhasbeenthatvillagethattakescareofitsownwithinthelargercampuscommunity.You’veliterallychangedthiscampusforthebetter,redefinedwhatitmeanstohaveBadgerprideandreversedthenarrativeonmarginalizationbyexcellingineveryway-inacademicachievement,personalpersistenceandcivicengagement.Youalldidya’thangand we will miss you.

Commencementliterallymeanstogoforth,andIknowthatwillbealittlescaryforsomeofyourightnow.ButknowthatI,yourfamilyandfriendshavefaiththatyouwillgoontochangetheworld,becauseyou’vealreadydoneithere…wellnotherebutyouknowwhatImean.Iwantyoutoknowthatalthoughwecan’trecognizeyouinperson,werecognizeeachandeveryoneofyouinourhearts.

So,onbehalfofallofthestaffintheDivisionofDiversity,EquityandEducationalAchievementIwantyoutoknowthatweloveyouandwewishyounothingbutthebest.

NowwilltheClassof2020,grabyourvirtualtasselsontherightandmovethemtotheleft-On,Wisconsin!

Patrick J. SimsDeputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion ElzieHigginbottomViceProvost&ChiefDiversityOfficerDivisionofDiversity,EquityandEducationalAchievementUniversityofWisconsin-Madison

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Center For Educational Opportunity (CeO) CeO offers an inclusive and holistic student-centeredapproachby providing comprehensive services to support academic success and empower students to navigate their campusexperience.Whiledevelopingintercultural communities and relationships, students are encouraged toexploreanddiscoverthemselvesand the world. Aligned with the university vision, CeO promotes academic rigor and prepares graduates tosucceedasinfluentialleadersandglobalcitizens.

CeOexiststotransformthelivesoffirst-generationcollege students,studentswithdisabilities,and/orthosewhosefamiliesmeetFederalincomeguidelinesby providing academic assistance and overall support aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates, while cultivatingfuturegloballeadersinawelcoming community that values equalopportunityforaccessand success in higher education.

CONNECT WITH CeO Web:ceo.wisc.eduFacebook:@uwmadisonceoInstagram:@uwceo Twitter:@uwmadisonceo

CONGRATS 2020 CeO GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating CeO Scholars

CatherineAbel–Psychology,BS RyanAcuna–ComputerSciences,BS;CertificateinInternationalStudiesGlobalSecurityAdejumokeAderele–CommunicationSciences&Disorders,BA;Psychology,BA;CertificateinStudioArt AndreaAlvarado–RehabilitationPsychology,BS CodyAnderson–AthleticTraining,BS OscarAndrade–Accounting,BBA;Finance,Investment&Banking,BBA IsabellaAnnan–Psychology,BA JoanaArengo–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinHealth&HumanitiesSandraArteaga–Nursing,BSN;CertificatesinChicanx&LatinxStudiesandGlobalHealthBesaAsani–SocialWork,BSWRoseAtkinson–Nursing,BSN KalinaBathke–InternationalStudies,BA;Community&NonprofitLeadership,BAKailynBrown–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinGender&Women’sStudiesYeritzaCarreno–Biology,BS;CertificatesinChicanx&LatinxStudiesandGlobalHealthKalleChan–Biology,BS ErinChen–Chemistry,BA;History,BA KesangChomor–LegalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeVivianDang–Marketing,BBA SamanthaDeSantiago–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS,Sociology,BA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudies AnaDemendoza-Thomas–Journalism,BA;CertificateinEuropeanStudies LorenaDiaz–Genetics&Genomics,BS;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudies SonamDolma–Biochemistry,BS;CertificateinSouthAsianStudies StephanieDyer–LegalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeOsatoEke–Psychology,BS AbdifatahElmi–Biology,BS RobertoGodinez–SocialWork,BSW AneshaGordon–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificatesinEntrepreneurship,Gender&Women’sStudiesOrlandoGuzman-Santiago–LatinAmerican,Caribbean,&IberianStudies,BA;Spanish,BAJacquelineHammond–Chemistry,BS KabaoHang–Biology,BS;CertificateinHealth&Humanities AlexisHardy–CommunicationArts,BA;CertificateinClassicalStudies AbigailHarrison–EducationStudies,BS CindyHer–Nursing,BSN;CertificateinGlobalHealth KristyHer–Community&EnvironmentalSociology,BS DeandreHill-Stanton–Nursing,BSN JosephHobbs–RealEstate&UrbanLandEconomics,BBA AbigailHorner–Community&NonprofitLeadership,BS;CertificateinEducation&EducationalServicesAlyssaHui–Journalism,BA;CertificatesinAsianAmericanStudiesandGender&Women’sStudiesJacquelineHui–Textiles&FashionDesign,BS CodyHurtado–Psychology,BS ElishaIkhumhen–Kinesiology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealth RossyJimenez–CommunicationSciences&Disorders,BSE;CertificateinStudioArtParishJohnson–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS DevinJones–Pharmacy,DPH NoahJones–Journalism,BA;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies CariannaJuliano–PersonalFinance,BS PaigeKassner–Community&NonprofitLeadership,BS;CertificateinDigitalStudiesUrielLee–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificatesinDigitalStudiesandEntrepreneurshipHaleyLiptow–English,BA;CertificateinGender&Women’sStudies KuehouaLo–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinEducation&EducationalServicesCarolinaLoboDeCastro–SpecialEducation,BSE MercedesLopez–Management&HumanResources;Marketing,BBA JohnLy–Economics,BS

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JosiahMarsh–Psychology,BAFredMartinez–LegalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA MarisolMartinez–Psychology,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeZhikangMeng–ComputerSciences,BS;Mathematics,BSVictoriaMillet–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudiesJosephMobley–Finance,Investment&Banking,BBAMustafaMohammedSaed–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BSCesarMojica–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurship KathleenMonmany–Psychology,BA;CertificateinCriminalJustice MaleryNavarro–Biology,BSLaurenNgo–Economics,BAAnnaNguyen–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BSRobertNwadinobi–Art,BFACarlosOrtega–Psychology,BA SamanthaPernsteiner–Nursing,BSN;CertificateinGlobalHealthHopePeterson–EnvironmentalStudies,BA;Geography,BAHollyPickart–Textiles&FashionDesign,BS YadelyQuinonesVillalpando–Genetics&Genomics,BS AnaRamosContreras–French,BA;Psychology,BAMarissaRipp–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinEducation&EducationalServicesBianca Rodriguez – Education Studies, BS; Communication Arts, BA; Certificate in Chicanx & Latinx StudiesTonyRuiz–Philosophy,BS;PoliticalScience,BANicholasSalerno–Kinesiology,BSChadSekuris–CivilEngineering,BSPriyaShah–Psychology,BA;NursingAccelerated,BSMonicaStarck–NutritionalSciences,BSDN;LifeSciencesCommunication,BS;CertificateinPilatesAliceSvetic–Dance,BFAAlexisTerry–LifeSciencesCommunication,BS;CertificateinDigitalStudiesNinahThao–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesJadaThompson–French,BARashadLavigaeTiamWatt–LandscapeArchitecture,BLA;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesEsmeraldaTovar–Mathematics,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesCathyTran–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinGender&Women’sStudiesMichaelTran–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificateinGameDesignCynthiaUbah–InternationalStudies,BA;CertificatesinPolitics&PolicyGlobalEconomics,EastAsianStudiesMichelleUbah–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies;Psychology,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipSashaVanAllen–Journalism;CommunicationArts,BAGriffinVandeZande–Economics,BSChatayVang–Nursing,BSN;CertificateinGlobalHealthMaiNhiaVang–Nursing,BSNNhiaVang–PersonalFinance,BS;CertificateinComputerSciencesTheresaVang–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificatesinEducation&EducationalServicesandGlobalHealthAlondraVazquezRodriguez–Management&HumanResources,BBA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesKendraWagner–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BSSakirraWeaver–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BSGeordonWollner–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificatesinEntrepreneurship,StudioArtHappyXiong–Biology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealthMimeeXiong–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealthPashouaYang–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS:CertificateinEntrepreneurshipZouaPangYang–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesSisleyYun–CommunicationArts,BA;CertificateinEastAsianStudiesJazminZamorano–EducationStudies,BS;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudies

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Chancellor’s Scholarship (CS)The mission of the Chancellor’s Scholarship is to attract academically talented and outstanding students from underrepresented groups and socio-economically disadvantaged backgroundstotheuniversity, andtofurtherdeveloptheirabilities,skills and potential.

The Chancellor’s Scholarship was establishedtocreateacommunity of scholars who would strive for excellenceinscholarship,leadership,aswell as civic and service engagements.

TheMercileJ.LeeScholarsProgramadministers two of the university’s longest-running and most highly regardedscholarshipprograms: TheChancellor’sScholarship(est.1984) and the Powers-Knapp Scholarship (est. 1989). The program is a four-year merit-basedundergraduate scholarship program that was establishedtoattractanddevelopthepotential of academically talented and outstanding individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

CONNECT WITH MERCILE J. LEE SCHOLARS PROGRAMWeb:cspks.wisc.eduFacebook:@mjlscholarsInstagram:@mjlscholarsprogram Twitter:@mjlscholars

CONGRATS 2020 CS GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating Chancellor’s Scholars

MarieAguirre–MathematicsApplications,BS;CertificateinBusinessDanielBolivar–CivilEngineering,BSChristianBonner–MusicEducation,BMMikaylaBuford–ComputerSciences,BSCarterCalderon–BusinessAccounting,BBA EricaCalvache–IndustrialEngineering,BS;CertificateinTechnicalCommunicationCeciliaCardenas–Neurobiology,BS;CertificateinChicanoandLatinoStudies MalikCohen–PsychologyBSMarianCoughlin–Nutrition&Dietetics,BSCristinaDiaz–Biology,BSDaliDurazo–Marketing,BBAMaeEdwards–History,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificateinAfricanStudies KennethFiala–Biochemistry,BS MarioFregoso–LiberalArts,BA;LegalStudies,BA;CertificatesinArtHistoryandCriminalJusticeAaronGholston–Biochemistry,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurship JoshuaHang–Neurobiology,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesAnnikaHendrickson–HonorsintheLiberalArts,BA;Psychology,BA IsabellaHer–Psychology,BSRachelAdaliaHernandezAbrego–MusicPerformance,BMMariaHill–Biology,BSSydneyHillert–NutritionalSciences,BSDN;CertificateinAmericanIndianStudiesJohnsonHoang–Biochemistry,BSLindaHuynh–Psychology,BANathanLaw–ChemicalEngineering,BS;Spanish,BMAJ;CertificateinInternationalEngineeringTJLee–Sociology,BAMajesticaLor–MusicPerformance,BM;CertificatesinAsianAmericanStudiesandSoutheastAsianStudiesKatherineLy–HumanDevelopment&Family,BSAlyssaMackinnon–InternationalBusiness,BBA;Finance,Investment&Banking,BBA;Management&HumanResources,BBAElijahMapes–Accounting,MAC MauraMcDonagh–BiomedicalEngineering,BS;CommunicationArts,BAHaileeMilton–Textiles&FashionDesign,BS HenryMirsberger–Accounting,BBAAmandaMix–Nursing,BSN;Neurobiology,BMAJ;CertificateinGlobalHealth CodyMontez–ElectricalEngineering,BSIsabelMonti–Art,BFA;Biochemistry,BMAJ BettyNen–SoutheastAsianStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BAAnthonyNguyen–InternationalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificateinSoutheastAsianStudiesJennaNovak–ChemicalEngineering,BSAlyssaPatti–Biology,BS;Psychology,BS;Spanish,BSSusanaPerez–LegalStudies,BA;Sociology,BA;CertificateinCriminalJustice ShawnPeters–ComputerSciences,BA;CertificateinFrenchAlecPham–Finance,Investment&Banking,BBA;RiskManagement&Insurance,BBAGabriellaPincon–CommunicationArts,BS;Neurobiology,BSCollinRhoten–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BSJonathanRickert–RealEstate&UrbanLandEconomics,BBACamilleRobert–Community&NonprofitLeadership,BS;CertificateinEducationalPolicyMadelineRodriguez–Nursing,BSNRitaRoloff–ComputerSciences,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurship JoieRoss–Economics,BARebeccaScheiber–Economics,BSXavierSchultze–BiologyBS;Philosophy,BS ZacharyServais–DairyScience,BSAshleyStuckwisch–Economics,BS;MolecularBiology,BSArianaThao–PoliticalScience,BA;Sociology,BA;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesFrancescaVan–Biology,BS;Spanish,BSBenitaVang–CommunicationArts,BA;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipSamWheeler–ComputerSciences,BSYenchenXiong–Textiles&FashionDesign,BSChueYang–Sociology,BA;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesPachiaYang–InternationalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificatesinEastAsianStudies&PublicPolicyVanessaZepeda–CommunicationSciences&Disorders,BA;CertificateinGlobalHealth

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Internship ProgramThe Division of Division of Diversity, Equity&EducationalAchievement(DDEEA) Internship Program provides high-impact employment opportunities forstudentstodevelopmarketableworkexperience.

Interns grow personally and professionally as leaders in diversity and inclusion in a workplace that empowers students to realizetheirpotentialandexpresstheiridentities.

Usingacohortmodel,internscommitto a year-long paid internship, work-ing throughout the division in areas suchas:research,communications,datamanagement,externalrelations,finance,administration,eventcoordi-nation, the PEOPLE program, and the MercileJ.LeeScholarshipProgram.

CONGRATS 2020 GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating Interns

CindyAbrajan–Sociology,BA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudies

NathanielHaack–MasterofPublicAffairs

RachelVang–HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;Psychology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealth

PaytonWade–Journalism&MassCommunications,BA

PachiaYang–PoliticalScience,BA;InternationalStudies,BA;CertificatesinEastAsianStudiesandPublicPolicy

AllysaLooZainai–Economics,BA;CertificateinBusiness

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First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Learning Community FirstWaveisahighlyselectivefull- tuition, four-year scholarship program fortalentedincomingUW-Madisonstudents who earn a college degree while developing their performance andartsskills.Usingtheircraftaspartof a high-level artistic community alongside faculty, staff, and nationally renowned spoken word and hip-hop andurbanartsexperts,FirstWavescholars pursue their academic and careergoalsbystudyingfieldsthatmerge their artistic interests with professional development.

Thefirstprogramofitskindinthenationwhenitlaunchedin2007, FirstWaveoperatesundertheOfficeofMulticulturalArtsInitiatives(OMAI),which provides culturally relevant and transformative arts programming and professional development to promote positive social dialogue and to give cultural art forms a legitimate academic forum.

CONNECT WITH FIRST WAVE

Web:omai.wisc.eduFacebook:@omaifirstwave Instagram:@omaifirstwave Twitter:@omaifirstwave

CONGRATS 2020 FIRST WAVE GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating First Wave Scholars

HajjarBaban–EnglishCreativeWriting,BA;CertificateinAfricanStudies McKinleyClemons–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS SelinGök–Psychology,BA;HonorsintheMajor;CertificatesinGlobalHealthIvyIp–Retail&ConsumerBehavior,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurship AlbertoKanost–LifeSciencesCommunication,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesJasmineKiah–Theatre&Drama,BS SynoviaKnox–Art,BS;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies ShasparayLighteard–Theatre&Drama,BS DevinMcDonald–History,BA KynalaPhillips–Journalism,JBA;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies EnealePickett–ElementaryEducation,BSE SolomonRoller–EnglishCreativeWriting,BA;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies NeshaRuther–EnglishCreativeWriting,BA;JewishStudies,BA;CertificateinGender&Women’sStudies PendaSmith–Neurobiology,BS GabrielStacey–BusinessMarketing,BBA FranciscoVelazquez-Turcios–Anthropology,BMAJ;Journalism,JBA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesMariyaVodyanyk–Neurobiology,BS;ArtStudioCertificate DequadrayWhite–Art,BS;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies

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PEOPLE ProgramThe Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence(PEOPLE)provides academic enrichment support services tostudentsbeginninginhighschool tohelpthempreparefor,be admitted to and succeed in college. Theprogramhastwoseparateunits: a college-prep program for high school studentsinMadisonandMilwaukee,known as the Precollege Scholars program;andascholarshipand support program for precollege scholarswhogoontoattendUW- Madisonasundergraduatestudents,known as the College Scholars program.PEOPLEbeganwith66highschoolersinMilwaukeein1999.Today,PEOPLEhasmorethan1,000studentsandisoneofUW-Madison’smost successful ventures for creating opportunityforWisconsinyouthwhocome from underrepresented groups, are socioeconomically disadvantaged orwillbethefirstintheirfamilytograduate from college.

The PEOPLE college program offers continuing support through auniversity-basedcommunityof scholars who share core values and goals. The program helps students toachieveacademicsuccessby supporting them in navigating college, through advising and tutoring, to ensuring scholars have college experiencesthatenrichtheirlives intellectually, socially, personally and professionally. PEOPLE college scholars also are empowered to becomepartofthelargercampus andcommunity,pursuingglobal leadership skills.

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE

Web:peopleprogram.wisc.eduFacebook:@uwpeopleInstagram:@uwpeople Twitter:@uwpeople

CONGRATS 2020 PEOPLE GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating PEOPLE Scholars

CindyAbrajan–Sociology,BA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesFuadAhmed–ElectricalEngineering,BSBevanAlomepe–Art,BSBrandonAlvarez-Carrera–NuclearEngineering,BS,CertificateinMathematics ClarissaAranda–LegalStudies,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeDanielaCamilleArevalo–SocialWork,BSW;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesJacobBender–Nursing,BSNKnishaM.Boswell–Zoology,BA;CertificationinAfro-AmericanStudiesPatriciaCastilloVenegas–Biology,BSDejaCooper–AthleticTraining,BSJacquelynDeGuire–Biology,BS AlonsoRafaelDelRio–ComputerSciences,BS;CertificatesinDigitalStudiesandGameDesignAshleyMarieDoebereiner–History,BA;LegalStudies,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeandEnvironmentalStudiesEstherEruchalu–Biology,BS;CertificateinAfricanStudiesSirenaAliciaFlores–PoliticalScience,BA;Sociology,BA;CertificateinAfricanStudiesAaliyahLynnFord–LegalStudies,BA;SocialWork,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeSkylerAndrewFranke–English,BA;CreativeWriting,BA;CertificateinCreativeWritingKenedyFreeman–CommunicationArts,BA;CommunicationScience&RhetoricalStudies,BAKaneshaFreiberg–SpecialEducation,BS;MidChild-EarlyAdolescence/ElementaryEducation,BSJosephShunGardner,Jr.–CommunicationArts,BA;Radio-Television-Film,BA;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipSelinGök–Psychology,BA;HonorsintheMajor,BA;CertificateinGlobalHealth SofiaAlexandraGonzalez–SocialWelfare,BAJoshuaLukeGraham–Geography,BA;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesKarenHuerta–Biochemistry,BS;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesIsaacJohnsonIzard–CommunicationArts,BA;Radio-Television-Film,BA;CertificateinDigitalCinemaProduction RubiarbrianaEnjoliJamison–Psychology,BA SebastianEduardoKelnhofer-Maldonado–PoliticalScience,BAIllissaJasmineLancaster–Biochemistry,BS LenaLee–Psychology,BA;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesTammyLee–HumanDevelopment&Family,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealthFrancoLlamas–Chemistry,BS;Japanese,BS MarissaAvianceLong–LegalStudies,BA;Psychology,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeCierraJanaeMccoy–Nursing,BS MariahSueMell–PoliticalStudies,BA;CertificatesinAfro-AmericanStudies&BusinessMaritzaMendozaRamirez–SocialWelfare,BAKatelynDamerMetcalfe–CommunicationArts,BA;Radio-Television-Film,BA:CertificateinJewishStudiesHaileeAleaMilton–Textiles&FashionDesign,BSMkedemkokweAutumnMontgomery-Elm–LegalStudies,BA;CertificateinCriminalJusticeRobinWaithiraMwai–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealth ChloeIsisNickel–InternationalStudies,BA;Psychology,BA;CertificateinFrenchEricaOberlander–LifeSciencesCommunication,BSReekenRajPatel–Biochemistry,BSRaulEmanuelPelayo,Jr.–Japanese,BSHannahMariePendergast–CommunicationArts,BA;Radio-Television-Film,BA;CertificateinDigitalCinemaProductionSamadFahimQawi–Kinesiology,BSMorganElizabethReardon–English,BA;CertificateinAmericanIndianStudies PallavRegmi–ComputerSciences,BAAntoriaRobbins–SocialWork,BAMarioRocha–LifeSciencesCommunication,BSJamesMacarioRyan–Kinesiology,BSJacquariMarquisScott-Donson-–Mathematics,BA;Philosophy,BA SyedShah–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinCriminalJusticeTeressaShaw–Neurobiology,BSMahadAbirahmanSiad–Zoology,BARoodabehSoltani–Psychology,BS

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DesirayStehofsky–Psychology,BS;HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesPatriceBumahTandifor–Mathematics,BSDamonTerrell–Community&NonprofitLeadership,BS KellyThao–Economics,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipPaNouChiThao–Nursing,BS;CertificatesinGlobalHealthandSoutheastAsianStudiesDavonteThomas–LifeSciencesCommunication,BSTreaVance–LegalStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,BA;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudiesHouaVang–HumanDevelopment&Family,BS;CertificateinSoutheastAsianStudiesJanyVang–TextilesandFashionDesign,BS NaleeSayaovongVang–SocialWelfare,BA;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesRachelVang–Psychology,BS;HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealth AlexanderWilliams–Horticulture,BSKongmengXiong–Agronomy,BSMaichouaWendyXiong–HealthPromotion&HealthEquity,BSPachiaXiong–Neurobiology,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesPatongXiong–Community&NonprofitLeadership,BS PheechaiXiong–CommunicationArts,BA;CertificateinDigitalStudiesSaiXiong–Psychology,BAElizabethNYang–CommunicationScience&Disorders,BAKaYang–SocialWork,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealthSodieYang–SocialWork,BSW

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Posse Program TheUW-MadisonPosseprogram- partofthenationalnonprofitPosseFoundation-identifiespublichighschoolstudentswithextraordinaryacademic and leadership potential whomaybeoverlookedbytraditionalcollege selection processes. Posse extendstothesestudentsthe opportunity to pursue personal andacademicexcellencebyplacingthem in supportive, diverse teams - posses-of10students.Theprogramawards scholars four-year, full-tuition leadershipscholarships.UW-MadisonwasthefirstpublicinstitutiontojointhePosseFoundationin2002,andUW’sPosseProgramisnowthelargestmulticity Posse partner program in the UnitedStates.

CONNECT WITH POSSE

Web:posseprogram.wisc.eduFacebook:@uwposseInstagram:@uwposseTwitter:@uwposse

CONGRATS 2020 POSSE GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating Posse Scholars

CesarAguilar–CivilEngineering,BSHenryBenchimol–AnimalSciences,BSRishardBournes–PersonalFinance,BSJasmineBrandon–EducationStudies,BS;CertificatesChicanx&LatinxStudiesAndrewBriceno–PoliticalScience,SociologyandGender&Women’sStudies,

BA;CertificatesinChicanx,Latinx,African,Afro-American&LGBTQ+StudiesTaylorBye–Psychology,BS;CertificatesinCriminalJusticeNataliaCaldas–PoliticalScience,BA;CertificatesGender&Women’sStudiesMartinCalderon–EnvironmentalSciences,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesZawadiCarroll–ArtHistory,BA;CertificatesinAfro-AmericanStudiesandGender&Women’sStudiesJuanCatano–Economics,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipNiaCayenne–Biochemistry,BS;CertificatesinAfro-AmericanStudies&GlobalHealthAdaugoChukwu–AgriculturalBusinessManagement,BS;CertificatesinDigitalStudiesandEntrepreneurshipShiloahColey–Journalism&MassCommunications,BA;CertificatesinAfro-AmericanStudiesandStudioArtKevinCrosby–NutritionalSciences,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesKarinaCulqui–CivilEngineering,BSYelineDelCarmen–EnvironmentalSciencesBS;CertificatesinEnvironmentalStudiesandInternationalStudiesDevonteFoley–BiologicalSystemsEngineering,BSDarrellFoster–Biology,BSAustinGladden–EducationStudies,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesManuelGomez–ComputerSciencesBSGammonGresham–CommunicationSciences&DisordersBAEnriqueGuzman–ElectricalEngineering,BS;CertificateinBiologyinEngineeringKennethJackson–Biology,BSTiffanyLam–Biology,BSDebbieMachuca–DairyScience,BSMorganMoore–RehabilitationPsychology,BS;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudiesMichelleNavarro–Journalism&MassCommunications,BA;CertificatesinChicanx&LatinxStudies&DigitalStudiesSarahNeufcourt–BiologicalSystemsEngineering,BSMitchellNguyen–Kinesiology,BSHongNhan–Nursing,BSNGracePadgett–Biology,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealth ColeRandolph–MusicBS;Economics,BS;CertificateinMathematicsRobertoRomero–BiomedicalEngineering,BSMayaSmithson–Marketing,BBA;CertificateinLGBTQ+StudiesMfonobongUfot–Agricultural&AppliedEconomics,BS;InternationalStudies,BA;CertificateGender&Women’sStudies

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Powers-Knapp Scholarship (PKS) The PKS is to attract academically talented and outstanding students from underrepresented groups and socio-economically disadvantaged backgroundstotheuniversity, andtofurtherdeveloptheirabilities,skills and potential.

The vision of PKS is to increase thenumberofacademically outstanding under-represented minority and socio-economically disadvantaged students who would thrive on campus as scholars and becomesomeofthekeyleaders andstewardsoftheUniversity.

TheMercileJ.LeeScholarsProgramadministers two of the university’s longest-running and most highly regardedscholarshipprograms: TheChancellor’sScholarship(est.1984)and the Powers-Knapp Scholarship (est. 1989). The program is a four-year merit-basedundergraduatescholar-shipprogramthatwasestablished to attract and develop the potential of academically talented and outstanding individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

CONNECT WITH MERCILE J. LEE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Web:cspks.wisc.eduFacebook:@mjlscholarsInstagram:@mjlscholarsprogram Twitter:@mjlscholars

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CONGRATS 2020 PKS GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating PK Scholars

DanielAlborta–MechanicalEngineering,BS OliviaAviles–Zoology,BS;ConservationBiology,

BS;CertificatesinEnvironmentalStudies,BiocoreCurriculumHonors,&LeadershipJaylinCarlson–Retailing&ConsumerBehavior,BSNatashaCherono–AfroAmericanStudies,BS;CertificateinGender&Women’sStudiesMarinaCoughlin–NutritionandDietetics,BSIsaiahDeLosSantos–Journalism,BAChristianTchokouagaEken–Biology,BS;Agriculture&AppliedEconomics,BS VanessaFletes-Fregoso–Biology,BS;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesDavidGarcia–JapaneseBA;JazzTrumpetPerformance,BA;CertificateinTeachingEnglishasaSecondLanguageGabriellaGeiger–Genetics&Genomics,BS;CertificateinGlobalHealthOliviaGonzalez–Nursing,BS;CertificatesinGerontologyandGlobalhealthSamanthaGroh–FoodScience,BSCarmynHayes–Psychology,BS;CertificateinAfricanAmericanStudiesAnnikaHendrickson–Psychology,BA;CertificateinArtHistoryMelissaHer–Nursing,BSN;CertificateinGlobalHealthAlysonHernandez–Neurobiology,BS;CertificateinHealth&HumanitiesEmmaHicks–SocialWork,BA;CertificatesinAfricanAmericanStudiesandGender&WomenStudiesAshleyHiggins–PoliticalScience,BAArielleMoraHurtado–Neurobiology,BS;CertificatesinChicanx,Latinx,Gender&WomenStudiesAhmedIbrahim–Neurobiology,BS;Psychology,BS;CertificatesinAfricanAmericanStudiesKimberlyInthavong–ComputerScience,BA;CertificateinGameDesignGavinKeogh–RehabilitationPsychology,BS MariNicoleKielczewski–Pharmacology&Toxicology,BS;CertificatesinGlobalHealthandEnvironmentalStudiesVisithKour–Biology,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesHaleyKragness–AnimalScience,BS;CertificateinAgriculturalBusinessManagementJacobLarson–EngineeringMechanics,BS;CertificateinEngineeringThermalEnergySystemsKyleLe–Community&EnvironmentalSociology,BSAlondraLechuga–PoliticalScience,BA;InternationalStudies,

BA;LatinAmerican,Caribbean&IberianStudies,BA;CertificateinEuropeanStudiesRyanMartinez–ComputerEngineering,BS VanesaMeneses–Psychology,BS;Neurobiology,BS;CertificateinLeadership EloisaNegreteGarcia–Psychology,BA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudiesBenjaminNguyen–Psychology,BS;AsianLanguagesandCultures,BSJustynNguyen–Biochemistry,BS;CertificateinAsianAmericanStudiesSachaNunn–RealEstate&UrbanEconomics,BBA;Finance,Investment&BankingBBAKaitlynneRoling–Gender&Women’sStudies,BA;PoliticalScience,

BA;CertificatesinAfrican-AmericanStudies&AfricanStudies AdrianaSalse–Biology,BS;CertificateinEnvironmentalStudiesAntonioSanchez–Economics,BS;CertificateinEntrepreneurshipJeremySanford–EnvironmentalStudies,BA;ConservationBiology,BAQuinnSolis–IndustrialEngineering,BSJadenStorbeck–Psychology,BS;SocialWelfare,BS;German,BSSierrenaTaylor-Seals–English,BA;CertificateinEducationalPolicyStudiesSakinaToure–Finance,Investments&Banking,BBAScoutUmnus–ElementaryEducation,BSEBenitaVang–CommunicationArts,BADiegoVegaRivera–LifeSciencesCommunication,BS;CertificateinDigitalStudiesCindyXiong–PersonalFinance,BSAlexanderZarate–Spanish,BA

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Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program TheRonaldE.McNairPostbaccalaureateAchievementProgramcreatesabridgeto graduate education for undergrad-uatestudents.FundedbythefederalTRIOprogram,theMcNairScholarsProgramhelpsprepareeligibleunder-graduatestudentsacquiretheknowl-edge, skills and capacities necessary to successfully navigate the rigors of doctoral studies through immersion in research and other scholarly activities.

The program serves students from disadvantagedbackgroundswhohavedemonstrated strong academic poten-tial, placing them in a community of peers and then tracking their progress through to the successful completion of advanced degrees. The federal program is named in honor of one of NASA’sfirstAfricanAmericanastro-nauts,laserphysicsexpertRonaldMc-Nair,whowaskilledintheChallengerexplosionin1986.UW–Madisonjoinedthe national program in 1995. Adminis-trationoftheMcNairScholarsProgrammovedtotheDDEEAin2018–19fol-lowing years of successful operation as partoftheGraduateSchool.Theproj-ectwillserve28high-achievingeligibleundergraduate students each year.

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CONGRATS 2020 MCNAIR GRADSSpring 2020 Graduating McNair Scholars

BrandonAlvarez-Carrera–NuclearEngineering,BS

MikaylaBuford–ComputerSciences,BS

NiaCayenne–BiochemistryBS;CertificatesinAfro-AmericanStudies&GlobalHealth

ShiloahColey–Journalism,BA;HonorsintheLiberalArts,JBA

MorganMoore–RehabilitationPsychology,BS

MichelleNavarro–Journalism,BA;CertificatesinChicanx&LatinxStudies&DigitalStudies

CarlosOrtega–Psychology,BA;CertificateinChicanx&LatinxStudies

PendaSmith–NeurobiologyBS;CertificateinAfro-AmericanStudies

MichelleUbah–HumanDevelopment&Family,BS;Psychology,BMAJ;CertificatesinEntrepreneurship&GlobalHealth

RocioVelasquez–CommunicationSciences&Disorders,BS;CertificateinEducation&EducationalServices

MeganXiong–Psychology,BS;NeurobiologyBS

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Congratulations 2020 Graduates! In 1895, when W.E.B. Dubois became the first African-American to earn a doctorate at Harvard, he reportedly said, “The honor, I assure you, was Harvard’s.” In that same vein I say to you, the Honor, I assure you has been ours at UW-Madison, to have you here as students and now to count you amongst our alumni. May your dreams be limitless and may you always pursue your passions. Explore (new possibilities), Pursue (new endeavors), Believe (always, in yourself). On Wisconsin!

Sherri Ann Charleston, J.D., Ph.D. Assistant Vice Provost & Chief Affirmative Action Office, DDEEA

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! You are a talented, intelligent, and resilient group of individuals destined to make a positive impact in the world. Go boldly and confidently into your future, knowing that you met and often exceeded your goals at UW-Madison. I hope to see you at the graduation and future Badger Alumni events. *Special shout out to my PEOPLE, McNair, CeO, and ACTS Scholars! On Wisconsin!

Cheryl B. Gittens, Ed.D.Assistant Vice Provost, DDEEA

I have had the pleasure to work with Rachel Vang as the Bascom Administrative Support. I have enjoyed her optimistic/charismatic attitude. I absolutely loved working with Rachel and while I am tremendously sad to see her leave, I am also so incredibly happy to see her achieve all her dreams! Congratulations Rachel!!!!!

Erica NealOffice Manager, DDEEA

Payton, I want your autograph before you go! As I’ve share before, I envision you making a major impact in our world as an alumna. I admire your demonstrated leadership through servitude, fortitude, and perseverance. Congratulations, I am so proud of you!

Tracy Williams-MaclinSr. Director External Relations, Partnerships, and Development

It has been a privilege to work with such talented and bright Scholars! I have nothing but admiration as you take on the next chapter of your life journey. You have shown me your: Willpower to succeed, hunger to learn,willingness to serve others, and lead others with authenticity and compassion.You embody these characteristics and you are ready to take on that next challenge whether it’s off to start your first career, graduate school, or volunteer service project. You will excel in whatever you decide to take on. I wish you all the very best. Congratulations to Class of 2020! The future is YOURS!

Samantha Samreth, Ph.D.Assistant Director, Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program

Dear Graduating Interns,Congratulations on your graduation! I am proud of you for all the hard work you put into reaching this point. Congratulations again and best wishes for your next adventure!Best regards,

Timothy YipInternship Program Mgr.

Congratulations Graduates! Everyone wants success but it only follows those who take the opportunity. You know your hard work and dedication has a destination, success. Best of luck to your future endeavors. Don’t stop.

Goodson VueAssistant Director, PEOPLE College

Dear Graduating Class of First Wave,There is so much to say about each of your individual voices, creativity, perseverance, and brilliance that cannot be captured on the page. We are incredibly proud of what you have already accomplished during your time here at UW-Madison, and we cannot wait to witness all of what you are about to do next. Congratulations!

Sofía SnowDirector, Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives / First Wave Hip Hop & Urban Arts Learning Community

Best Wishes

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Congratulations to all DDEEA graduates! The Physics Learning Center staff is grateful to the DDEEA students who have been part of our community as participants and Peer Mentor Tutors. We appreciate your contributions to creating a supportive learning environment and are inspired by your efforts, accomplishments and aspirations. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with each of you. We thank our graduating Physics Peer Mentor Tutors who include DDEEA students Kevin Crosby, Kayla Hang, and Cecilia Cardenas. We will miss you and look forward to keeping in touch with you. Congrats again!

Susan Nossal on behalf of the Physics Learning Center staff

Dear Graduates,Oh how I wish we could be in Shannon Hall for our recognition ceremony. All of you are tremendous scholars and your futures are bright. Please make sure you celebrate this milestone with those you love and know how very proud of you we are!My best to you and yours,

Mary Carr Lee, MPACommunications Director, DDEEA

Thank you all for your amazing impact on the UW campus these past four years. In just a year, I have been so impressed with your leadership, your character, and your passion to move this crazy world of ours forward. Congratulations on your graduation! Do great things, and remember, when in doubt on what to choose, always choose kindness. Once a Scholar, always a Scholar!

Ryan Bouchard, Ed.D.Student Services Coordinator, Mercile J. Lee Scholars

Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates! Like Elsa (Frozen) you may feel like you’re going into the Unknown with the current events in our world. Follow that soft still voice inside you and just do The Next Right Thing. Much love to all the grads and extra sauce to the PEOPLE Scholars.

Gail Ford Director, PEOPLE Program

Congratulations Class of 2020! I am so proud of you for accomplishing this huge milestone. You are remarkable leaders, scholars, and brilliant humans. Please take time for yourself to reflect and celebrate your time at UW and all that you have accomplished! Best of luck in the future with all of your amazing endeavors. Posse Love and On Wisconsin!

Emilie A. HofackerDirector, Posse Program

Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO) Class of 2020, you are magnificent! You have rolled with the COVID-19 restrictions and completed your requirements. This is what you do! You are resilient and you persist toward your goals even in the face of challenges. You will forever be part of the historic class of 2020 that survived the COVID-19 pandemic. I am so excited about your future. You can and will accomplish anything! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished and will accomplish in the years to come!

Claudia MosleyDirector, Center for Educational Opportunity

To the graduating class of the Mercile J. Lee Scholars program, as your advisor, it has been my distinct privilege to serve each one of you. Congratulations on this very important milestone. I couldn’t be prouder of this class. May peace, love, mercy, and joy, along with the tenants of the Mercile J Lee Scholarship program, follow you all the days of your life.

Catrina Sparkman, MAStudent Services Coordinator/Outreach Specialist, Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program

It’s your big day, Scholars. Congratulations! We want to thank each of you for the profound impact you’ve made on both the Mercile J. Lee Scholars program and the greater UW campus community. We wish you the best of luck on the next part of your journey!

Maxwell T. Artis, M.Ed.Student Services Coordinator, Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program

Congratulations, Scholars, on achieving this milestone! We are so proud of each and every one of you and look forward to seeing your continued success in the future!

Kao Yong/Nkauj Zoo Thao, M.A. Student Services Coordinator, Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program

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