All Alumni Notes

Louis Joseph Pansky (Lou), University of Wisconsin graduate, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family celebrating his 93rd birthday on May 2...

John Kromer MS’10, MA’11 was named a fellow of the Special Libraries Association. At UW–Madison, he earned a master of science in chemistry and a master of arts in library and information studies.

Cassie Schwartz, a 2003 graduate, recently completed and successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, titled “Narratives of Jewish Americ...

Jeff Maskalunas ’18, MS’20 started ultimate frisbee programing at local Boys & Girls Clubs in the Capital Region, New York, two years ago. He recently won a grant through the USA Ultimate Foundation to continue this volunteer work.

Elmer Clemans Beale, who was a student at UW–Madison passed away on May 7, 2025, in Little Falls, MN due to an accident. He survived a massive stroke in 2021 and spent his remaining years at home enjoying the company of his family and dogs. A cele...

Matthew Becker ’96 is CEO of the Zambian Carnivore Programme, which is now one of the largest and longest-running programs of its kind.  Matt is a wildlife ecologist and was named CEO in 2008. He oversees research, conservation, and education effo...

Saivya Chauhan ’19 (mechanical engineering) has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Consumer & Enterprise Technology category. Sai...

Paula Glocke Spindler ’95 was recently promoted to assistant vice president of brand management at Sentry Insurance in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Paula received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the UW.

Kaylee Ebner ’22, received a master of public health (MPH) degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her thesis research focused o...