Tag: distinguished alumni award

  • ‘Dreaming big’ brings alumna Peres Owino from Nairobi, Kenya, to LA…by way of UW-Green Bay

    ‘Dreaming big’ brings alumna Peres Owino from Nairobi, Kenya, to LA…by way of UW-Green Bay

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    Without question, Peres Owino had a dream. Her pursuit of that dream brought her from Nairobi, Kenya, through the tunnels of UW-Green Bay, and landing beneath the bright lights of Hollywood, where she is a successful writer, director and producer. She wouldn’t have had it any other way. “(Green Bay) …is my favorite place to…

  • UW-Green Bay recognizes Outstanding Alumni at the 2023 Alumni Awards dinner

    UW-Green Bay recognizes Outstanding Alumni at the 2023 Alumni Awards dinner

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    On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recognized a number of outstanding alumni and one honorary alumnus at the 2023 Alumni Awards Dinner. The Alumni Awards highlight UW-Green Bay graduates and other individuals who have made special contributions to UW-Green Bay, their communities and professions. Through their dedication to community, their career…

  • UW-Green Bay’s Council of Trustees welcomes new members

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    GREEN BAY, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Council of Trustees recently announced new members. Verónica Brieno Rankin is a 1999 graduate of UW-Green Bay. Ms. Verónica Brieno Rankin is the Keesler Air Force Base (AFB) Installation Management Flight Chief overseeing asset accountability, Keesler AFB military housing management, and environmental compliance. Ms. Brieno Rankin came…

  • UW-Green Bay Alumni Rise to the Distinction of Distinguished and Outstanding

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    The University’s 2021 and 2022 best of the best to be recognized in April; ceremony includes ‘honorary alumnus’ recognition to Dr. Rai Green Bay, Wis.—While the pandemic put on hold a celebration of UW-Green Bay’s distinguished alumni in 2021, the alumni themselves continued to inspire, and will be recognized on Thursday, April 21, 2022 with…

  • UW-Green Bay Announces 2021 Alumni Award Recipients

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    Receiving this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award is Mary Gallagher. Mary has thrived after graduating from UWGB, as she earned roles on TV shows such as Friends, The West Wing, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS, and Grey’s Anatomy. Receiving the 2021 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award is Nicole Schingick, who is currently the President of Rennes…