This day in UW Oshkosh history: Feb. 8, 1996 – Former high school dropout and 1995 UW Oshkosh graduate Maryellen Hanusa is featured in USA Today as member of the 1996 All-USA College Academic Team. The contest honors 80 outstanding college students nationwide. The students are evaluated on grades, classroom achievements and research conducted outside of class. The 35-year-old mother of three earned a 3.94 grade point average while majoring in nursing and psychology