A graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Music took part in the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017, as a member of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. This marks the Marine Band’s 55th inaugural appearance.
Graduating with a doctorate in astronomy from UW–Madison in 2000, Keivan Stassun has built a career dedicated to advancing our understanding of the cosmos through research, teaching, and outreach.
Dr. Glen J. Stuesser, UW Medical School Class of ’53, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Glen died peacefully at home with his wife Joan, and other family members at his side.
In March of 2016 Ashley Martin ’14 and Jesse Metcalf, MS/BS ’15 got engaged on the beaches of Hawaii. They met at SOAR in 2010 and have been together ever since.
Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass torts firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated Chris Levy to shareholder, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Greg Chesmore ’92 has been named Vice President, U.S. Government Relations & Policy for global biopharmaceutical company Celgene. In this role, Chesmore will lead Celgene’s Federal and State Government Relations, Public Policy and Public Affairs efforts.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health Alumni Dr. Patrick McBride ’80, was a co-author on a major new guideline for the U.S. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 80 percent of all noncommunicable diseases could be prevented if just four lifestyle practices were followed: a healthy diet, being physically active, avoidance of tobacco, and alcohol intake in moderation.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank has conferred emeritus status upon Patrick McBride, MD, MPH, professor, Cardiovascular Medicine, effective with his retirement planned for July 1, 2017.