Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council (GLBTAC)

Since 1998, the GLBT Alumni Council has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to incoming and continuing UW-Madison students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Scholarships may be awarded based upon financial need, academics, and commitment to the GLBT community. Applicants do not necessarily need to qualify in each of these areas in order to receive a scholarship.

Support Inclusivity Initiatives

When you join WAA, you'll also play a vital role in strengthening diversity initiatives.

That's because when you become an annual member, WAA will donate $10 to the GLBT Alumni Council or another group of your choice. Become a Life Member, and WAA will donate $75!

Become a Member Today!


GLBT Alumni Council Mission

We, the members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council, strive to:
  • cooperate with WAA in promoting the best interests of UW-Madison
  • provide a recognized forum that facilitates dialogue and relationships between the university and its gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender alumni
  • encourage and support a positive social and academic environment throughout the university community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender faculty, staff, and students.

Origin of the GLBTAC

Established in the spring of 1992 as the GLBAC, the group hosted its first reunion brunch that summer. In early 1994, the council formally affiliated with WAA. Although many gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered alumni groups exist, this council was the first in the Big Ten - and one of only a handful in the nation - to receive the official sanction of its university and its alumni organization. This group added the 'T' to its name in 1999.

Joining the GLBTAC

Anyone who is a UW-Madison alumni, member of the faculty or staff, or has an interest in UW-Madison may become a member of the GLBTAC. You do not need to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender to join; we welcome anyone who wishes to further the council's purposes. Becoming an active GLBTAC member will provide you with a connection to the university and information about its programs. It will also give you opportunities to communicate and socialize with fellow GLBT alumni. To join, e-mail us your contact information, including name, mailing address, e-mail, phone and graduation year.

There is no cost to join and WAA membership is not required, though it is highly recommended.

GLBTAC in the News


"Pride Fest highlights how LGBT groups are interconnected within Madison," Wisconsin State Journal, August 18.
The GLBT Alumni Council of the Wisconsin Alumni Association will sponsor a free, open-to-the-public Greet & Meet at MMoCA on August 20 that will fundraise for WAA scholarships.

Our 2009 - 2010 Scholarship Recipients

The GLBT Alumni Council congratulates our 2009-10 scholarship award winners:

  • Aiden Caes
  • Derek Hoerres
  • Evelyn Libal
  • Rachel Lockman
  • Shauna Masella
  • Sheltreese McCoy
  • Jake Weinraub

These students have distinguished themselves through their top-notch academics, their dedication to GLBT causes, and to the betterment of the GLBT community at-large.
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Scholarship Fund

Your gift will advance the educational opportunity of a deserving student who has demonstrated a commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. While advancing the mission of the UW-Madison as a world class university, scholarships can benefit those leaders of tomorrow. Gifts may be named in honor of donors or their loved ones. Endowment gifts, also named, are encouraged to help ensure the long-term viability of the access to higher education and LGBT programs. Your kindness and generosity will open doors to a student whose only obstacle between a dim future and one filled with promise is a scholarship.

Donate today through the UW Foundation and designate your gift for the GLBT Alumni Council Scholarship Fund.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The GBLT Alumni Council wishes to recognize our very own UW Madison alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields. Please make us aware of deserving UW Madison alumni!

Distinguished Alumni Award nominations are continuously accepted, so e-mail us if you know of any deserving UW Madison alumni.

Our Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees

The GLBT Alumni Council recognizes distinguished GLBT alumni and allies who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and/or professions. We believe that distinguished alumni who are OUT, in any field, inherently benefit the GLBT community.

Our past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients:

  • Lisa Aarli MS '00
  • David Adamany MS '63, PhD '67
  • Jess Anderson ‘63
  • Tammy Baldwin JD '89
  • Carrie Barnett MA '90
  • Chester Biscardi '70, MA '72, MA '72 MMusic '74
  • Ruth Bleier
  • Barbara Cox Jd '82
  • Judith Devereux '86
  • Emily Dickmann '97
  • Karlas Dobinski '73, JD '76
  • Claire Fulenwider Ma '76, PhD'78
  • George Gay '68, MD '72
  • Ramon Gutierrez MA '76 PhD '80
  • Jay Hatheway PhD '92
  • Ed Heshek '70
  • Susan Holtzman SP '94
  • Raphael Kadushin ’75, MA ‘78
  • Virginia Kaeser '69
  • Bruce Lehman '67 JD'70
  • Brenda Marston MA ’85, MA ‘88
  • Toni McNaron PhD '64
  • Steven K. Miller '72
  • George L. Mosse, Dept. of History 1956-1988
  • Robert Peters PhD '52
  • Martha Popp '88
  • Susan M. Schaffer '62
  • Gregory W. Schultz '70
  • George Stambolian MA '62, PhD '69
  • Howard Sweet ‘67
  • Evelyn Torton Beck PhD'69
  • Richard Uspel '67 MA '72
  • Rick Villasenor '88
  • Richard Wagner MA '67, PhD '71