Chancellor Singh reflects on UW–Oshkosh’s contribution to Northeast Wisconsin’s prosperity
The New North Summit provides a strategic vantage point from which UW-Oshkosh can anticipate emerging regional priorities and apply those insights to institutional initiatives.
Getting a sense of what it’s like to be a Titan!
UW-Oshkosh holds a series of events throughout the year to help prospective students get a feel for campus. Titan Preview events Thursday and Friday brought dozens of students and parents to UWO.
There was time to explore academic programs, connect with current students, take a campus tour, and see what life as a Titan is all about!
Students had a chance to talk with professors who teach their classes, meet the chancellor, current students, and hear from representatives in admissions, financial aid, housing, dining, and more.
Check out some fun Titan Preview photos!
In Photo: Girls basketball sports camp
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh plays host to a number of sports camps taking place throughout the summer.
A girls basketball camp June 30-July 2 featured around 100 young players under the leadership of new UWO assistant coach Claire Levendoski with help from student-athletes.
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In Photo: Oshkosh Chamber Business After Hours
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Manohar Singh had a chance to mingle and visit with guests during the Oshkosh Chamber’s popular Business After Hours event presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, on June 17.
Check out some photos from the casual networking opportunity at the Oshkosh Arena.
UW-Oshkosh 2026 Spring Commencement
In two Commencement ceremonies May 16, The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh recognized the extraordinary achievements of its graduating class and welcomed them to its alumni community.
Proud family members and friends filled Kolf Sports Center to witness their loved ones cross the stage and reach an incredible milestone.
Check out the beauty and the energy of the day in this short video.
UWO Spring Internship & Career Fair connects students and employers
Check out this video capturing the outstanding turnout of both UWO students and employers at this week’s Career and Internship Fair. The energy inside Kolf was a powerful reminder of what makes these events so special—students ready to launch, employers eager to connect and a campus community committed to opening doors.
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Student sports announcer Brayden Junkers finds his voice at UW-Oshkosh
UW-Oshkosh sophomore Radio-TV-Film and journalism student Brayden Junkers found his voice by BEING the voice of Titans Athletics.
Student-athletes at UWO aren’t he only ones whose journeys are enriched by championships. Junkers had a seat at the radio microphone for UWO Volleyball’s fall 2025 championship run, merely one example of the outstanding athletics performances he has helped capture in just the first two years of his education at the university.
Here’s Junkers in his own words about the career-enhancing power of his experience so far…
UW-Oshkosh alumni Obituaries: July 2026
‘50s
Frederick Wachter ’57, Neenah, May 8, 2026
Wilford Zeamer ’58, Beaver Dam, June 16, 2026
‘60s
Joan (Wassink) Breitzman ’62, Plymouth, May 27, 2026
Mary (Dieckhoff) Ely ’66, New London, June 25, 2026
Barbara (Boughton) Hammer ’67, Fond du Lac, May 23, 2026
Daniel Haney ’66, ’72 (MST), Howard, June 8, 2026
Marilyn (Wassink) Hanson ’63, Sheboygan, June 22, 2026
Charles Hardy ’63, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, June 15, 2026
Joyce (Jochmann) Mastalir ’64, Salem, June 2, 2026
Mary (Husby) Rohr ’63, Jacksonport, June 26, 2026
Kenneth Schuh ’68, Manitowoc, March 14, 2026
Paul Shusta ’65, Ledgeview, May 22, 2026
William “Bill” Sund ’61, Waupaca, May 28, 2026
Judith (Dahlke) Urbanek ’68, Wausau, May 19, 2026
Jack Wright ’62, Holmen, June 14, 2026
‘70s
Kristine (Quasius) Desmond ’76, Waukesha, June 9, 2026
Robert Jansen ’74, ’76, ’81 (MSE), Shawano, June 1, 2026
Patricia Kirkpatrick ’79, Cedarburg, May 16, 2026
Diane Ruhland ’77 (MSE), Wautoma, June 17, 2026
Allen Poppy ’74, Shullsburg, June 17, 2026
Beverly (Thomae) Schuster ’70, Oshkosh, May 27, 2026
Ervida (Carpenter) Van Straten ’70, Sheboygan, June 5, 2026
James Wilson ’76, Oshkosh, June 7, 2026
Ann Yana ’71, Appleton, May 22, 2026
‘80s
Donna (Jacobs) Anderson ’86, Berlin, March 27, 2026
Jack Miller ’83, Fond du Lac, May 18, 2026
Rae Ann Miller ’85, Mauston, May 6, 2026
Robert “Bob” Niver ’80 (MBA), Appleton, June 20, 2026
‘90s
Dorothy (Rindy) Bliskey ’94, Fond du Lac, June 1, 2026
Beth Satchell ’93 (MSN), Manitowoc, Feb. 15, 2026
Faculty and Friends
Mary “Marnie” Rigney, professor of Biology and Microbiology and director of Medical Technology 1968-1991, Ellisville, Missouri, June 13, 2026
UW-Oshkosh alumni Class Notes: July 2026
’85 DeAnn Thurmer, of Fox Lake, retired as president of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital and SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital.
’87 Jill (Quirk) Kellner, of Appleton, is a licensing certification specialist with the State of Wisconsin. Kellner has two sons and a future daughter-in-law who are all UW-Oshkosh alumni.
’88, ’93 (MBA) William “Bill” Sennholz, of Marshfield, is the president and CEO of Forward Bank. During his leadership, the bank has grown from two offices in Marshfield to 14 locations across central Wisconsin and one in Minnesota. Sennholz was recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for completing his three-year term on the WBA Board of Directors.
’90 Kristi Matus, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, was elected to the Unum Group Board of Directors. Matus will serve on the audit and risk and finance committees. She is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a fellow of the Society of Actuaries.
’95, ’98 (MBA) Jennifer Riedeman, of Rosendale, celebrated 25 years with National Exchange Bank & Trust. Riedeman joined the bank in 2001 as a financial advisor through Raymond James Financial Services where she has helped customers with a wide range of financial planning, retirement strategies and investment solutions. She is also a member of the Rosendale-Brandon School Board.
’95, ’98 (MBA) Jennifer Riedeman
’97 Col. Kurt Mueller, of Saint Francis, will retire in August following a long career as chaplain for the Army’s Defense Information Systems Agency and Joint Force Headquarters -Department of Defense Information Network.
’97 Jamal Scott, of Oswego, Illinois, is the vice president of Undergraduate Education and dean of the Undergraduate College at National Louis University. Scott recently joined the Earthmover Credit Union Board of Directors.
’99 Dave Boos, of Gainesville, Florida is the new head coach of the Columbus Fury, a women’s Major League Volleyball team. Boos was formerly the University of Florida Women’s Volleyball associate head coach. He is married to ’97 Amy (Ward) Boos, a former Titan Volleyball player and UWO Athletics Hall of Fame member.
’99 Tricia Handrich, of Hortonville, and her daughter ’24 Brielle (Handrich) Wunderlich, work for Merchants’ Choice Card Services LLC, a family-run business co-founded by Handrich’s father.
’99 (MS) Terri Kallsen, of Bolinas, California, is the managing partner of Rise Growth Partners, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) investing company. Kallsen has a 30-year career in financial planning and finance, including a role as executive vice president of investor services at Charles Schwab where she led 7,000 employees and managed $1.6 trillion in assets.
’01 Ryan Gebhart, of Saint Cloud, vice president of lending, celebrated 25 years with National Exchange Bank & Trust.
’01 Joel Maxam, of Onedia, is the new Oneida Police Department chief of police. Maxam brings 25 years of experience to the department where he has served in a variety of roles including assistant chief.
’02 Shannon (Schlink) Burns, of Germantown, celebrated 20 years with the Hamilton School District.
’10 John Broerman
’02 Bradley Heraly, of Hortonville, a hematologist/oncologist, has worked ten years with Green Bay Oncology and has been the primary hematologist/oncologist at Ascension NE Wisconsin-Mercy Hospital.
’04, ’10 Adam Nelson, of Fond du Lac, is a registered nurse at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. Nelson works in the Resource Pool and enjoys working with a variety of patients on multiple hospital floors.
’10 John Broerman, of Franklin, is a financial advisor and managing director of the Kenosha office of Ameriprise Financial. Broerman has more than a decade of experience working with individuals and businesses on financial and retirement planning.
’10 Abby (Schultz) Liebergen, of Freedom, was honored as one of Insight Publications’ 40 Under 40 Award recipients, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Liebergen is the chief financial officer for Gustman Dealership Group.
’16 Juliann Stanis
’10 Dany Thompson, of Sun Prairie, is a Title IX compliance specialist with the Universities of Wisconsin.
’12 Alayne (Bosman) Krause, of Sheboygan Falls, was honored as one of Insight Publications’ 40 Under 40 Award recipients, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Krause is the Sheboygan County Administrator with a passion for affordable housing.
’13 (MPA) Emily McFarland, of Watertown, is the executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. McFarland becomes the sixth director in the League’s 128-year history and the first woman to hold the role. She has served as vice president of development and administration for a housing development company and previously as mayor of Watertown.
’13 Alecia Raschke, of Fremont, owner of Blue Top Resort on Partridge Lake, recently purchased and rebranded the former Let’s Meat location as Lakeside Market. The Raschkes plan to expand the previous offerings as well as bring a convenient camp store to their customers.
’16, ’19 (DNP) Tiffani Driessen, of Oshkosh, joined the perioperative medicine team at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin as a nurse practitioner.
’16, ’25 (DNP) Britney (Feuerhammer) Milheiser, of Menasha, is a family medicine nurse practitioner at ThedaCare Physicians-Appleton.
’16 Juliann Stanis, of Portland, Oregon, is an assistant professor at Oregon Health and Science University. Stanis recently completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Leadership at Washington State University.
’17 Hannah (Shimek) Basile, of Oconto Falls, was honored as one of Insight Publications’ 40 Under 40 Award recipients, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Basile is the director of program services and training for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region.
’17 Aaron Van Buren, of Three Rivers, Michigan, is a material handler with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Van Buren published two online documentaries about Division III athletics, The Untold Story of UW-Superior Football and Five Falls of Glassboro, both of which can be found on YouTube.
’19 (MBA) Chad Bianchi, of Green Bay, was honored as one of Insight Publications’ 40 Under 40 Award recipients, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Bianchi is the vice president of financial planning and analysis with Syniverse Technologies.
’21 Bree Porter
’21 Andrew Haese, of Oshkosh, a WIXX-FM radio personality, debuted his parody song Hammond, Indiana about the Chicago Bears moving their stadium, sung to the tune of Gary, Indiana from the musical The Music Man. Haese’s radio name is Andrew Haze.
’21, ’25 (MBA), Austin Hammond, of Menasha, was honored as one of Insight Publications’ 40 Under 40 Award recipients, recognizing 40 young professionals who are driving innovation and shaping the future of Northeast Wisconsin. Hammond is the mayor of Menasha and is married to ’21 Amber Hammond.
’21 Bree Porter, of Morgantown, West Virginia, is the assistant director of student-athlete academic services at West Virginia University, counseling both the record-setting women’s basketball and baseball teams.
’25 (DNP) Renee Bruckner, of Chilton, is a family medicine nurse practitioner at ThedaCare Physicians-Appleton.
’25 Hannah Detert, of Fond du Lac, opened Hands Down Pottery in Green Lake, a studio and gift shop centered on art, community and handmade work. During her college career at UW-Oshkosh, Detert discovered a passion for ceramics and began learning the business side of art through a traveling Charm Bar business.
UWO student Slieff-Vogt named a campus leader for Bridging the Divide program
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Communications student Abby Slieff-Vogt, has been named a campus leader by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership for its Bridging the Divide program for the 2026 fall semester.
Bridging the Divide is a program that brings students of different ideological backgrounds together to foster civil discourse and reduce partisan division.
Campus leaders will conduct civil discourse discussion groups once a month on their campuses.
The Thompson Center received over 40 applications from all 13 campuses and selected 13 students to lead this year’s program. The students range from sophomores to seniors with a wide range of academic backgrounds. Applicants were chosen not only on the strengths of their academics but on their written essays. Students are awarded tuition scholarships for their leadership positions in this program.
The Bridging the Divide program has engaged over 3,900 students in civil discourse across the UW System since the program began in 2024. Please help promote the fall Bridging the Divide events on your campus. Students can register via the Thompson Center website: Bridging the Divide.
UW-Oshkosh alumni Class Notes: June 2026
’80 Joel Claassen, of New Berlin, reached a major milestone as he recorded his 500th career win as coach of the Pius XI Catholic High School softball team.
Jennifer (Trewyn) Hartlaub and Terri (Bell) Vandenhouten
’82 Jennifer (Trewyn) Hartlaub, of Shorewood, was awarded the 2025 Best Place to Care Career Award at Advocate Health. The award honors physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) with 20 or more years of experience who demonstrate excellence through innovation, mentorship and quality care, embodying Advocate Health’s Culture Commitments and advancing the medical profession. Hartlaub is an advanced practice director of professional excellence for Advocate Medical Group’s Wisconsin and Illinois Divisions and has over 30 years of nurse practitioner experience.
’83, ’96 (MSN) Terri (Bell) Vandenhouten, of Brussels, was awarded the 2025 Best Place to Care Career Award at Advocate Health. The award honors physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) with 20 or more years of experience who demonstrate excellence through innovation, mentorship and quality care, embodying Advocate Health’s Culture Commitments and advancing the medical profession. Vandenhouten is a family nurse practitioner with Advocate Aurora Health Care. She was part of the Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner Forum that worked for years to get the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act passed.
’88 Kristofor Brown, of Pacific Palisades, California, is a writer for the show Beavis & Butt-Head and recently returned to UWO to share his expertise with current students.
’93 John Egan, of Appleton, is the director of brand communications for The Boldt Group. Egan oversees brand strategy and internal and external communications.
John Egan
’95 Joe Gaerthofner, of Appleton, presented Appleton’s Call to Duty-Honoring Our Red Arrow Heroes in the Pacific War on behalf of the Appleton Historical Society. Gaerthofner works in sales at Nordon Business Environments, a local company started by his grandfather in 1957. He has a passion for history, particularly as it relates to Appleton and Wisconsin.
’95 Burke Griffin, of New Franken, is back on the air with WFRV-TV. Griffin has hosted Sunday Sports Extra, a weekly sports show, since 1999.
’96, ’07 (MSE) Mike Meunier, of Omro, is the principal at Winneconne Elementary School. Meunier previously served as assistant principal and dean of students within the Winneconne School District.
’98 Beth (Hinds) Oswald, of Oshkosh, retired chief executive officer of the Oshkosh Area United Way, was appointed to the Millwork Distributors, Inc. (MDI) Board of Directors. Oswald also serves on the Black Wolf Town Board and the Board of Appeals.
’02 Linsay (Post) Hohmann, of Peoria, Arizona, was named one of the 2026 Top Women Leaders of Arizona by Women We Admire. Hohmann is the senior vice president of policyholder services and support with CSAA Insurance Group. She has 17 years of insurance experience handling claims, underwriting and service.
’02, ’13 (GAP) Carolyn (Fink) Seidl, of Luxemburg, is a nurse practitioner with the Prevea Clinic in Luxemburg and Kewaunee. Seidl is also a clinical nurse practitioner instructor at Walden University.
Carolyn (Fink) Seidl
’04 Andrew Selgrad, of Ripon, was named middle and high school assistant principal, athletics and activities director, and head football coach for the School District of Horicon. Selgrad has over 20 years of coaching experience and has received the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association/Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Year and Associated Press High School Football Coach of the Year Awards.
Joshua Sheldon and Grace Thom
’08, ’20 (MBA) Sarah Schettle, of Rochester, Minnesota, was appointed director of heart failure in medial affairs at Abbott. Schettle is a physician assistant who previously worked with heart failure patients at Mayo Clinic.
’10 Sara Cardinal, of New Holstein, was named chief executive officer of Premier Credit Union. Cardinal has been with Premier since 2011 and was previously the chief lending officer.
’10 Eric Waite, of Beaver Dam, is vice president of business banking at Horicon Bank. Waite has over 14 years of banking experience with a strong background in business banking, credit analysis and relationship management.
’16 Elizabeth (Pessoa) Asselin, of Oshkosh, is the director of payroll, benefits and compensation at 4 Imprint where she started as a UWO student intern.
’17 Evan Freimuth, of Kaukauna, is the owner and founder of Venture Wisconsin, a business that sells guides and passports that allow customers to explore Wisconsin businesses at a discounted price.
’23, ’26 (DNP) Ciana Rose, of Tomahawk, is beginning a one-year psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner residency at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. The fellowship offers additional mentored clinical training, giving new practitioners time to develop their skills while working with complex patient cases across a range of psychiatric settings.
’23 Lawrence “LJ” Waco III, of Cary, Illinois, signed a free agent minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, becoming the first UWO player to sign with a Major League Baseball organization since 2015.
’24 Kayleigh Leahy, of Barneveld, is an art teacher at West Allis Central High School. Leahy, now in her third year with the district, was recognized by WTMJ-TV Milwaukee as an educator whose teaching style makes her students feel very comfortable and safe.
’25 Madison Grabow, of Grafton, is an elementary school teacher in the Random Lake School District.
’25 Adriana Laughrin, of Appleton, is a fifth-grade long-term substitute teacher in the Little Chute School District.
’25 Joshua Sheldon, of Monona, and ’26 Grace Tohm, of Hortonville, met when Tohm performed one of Sheldon’s student compositions in a freshman piano class. They have been a couple since 2024 and will soon reside in Madison.
’25 Michael Wetzel (MPA), of Milwaukee, is the City of Antigo Administrator. Wetzel was formerly the village clerk and deputy administrator for the Village of Marshall in Dane County.
UW-Oshkosh alumni Obituaries: June 2026
‘50s
Richard “Dick” Kuehn ’58, Oshkosh, April 26, 2026
Shirley (Wagner) Riha ’51, Kiel, May 4, 2026
‘60s
Marlene (Pingel) Beyer ’63, Brillion, April 28, 2026
Thomas “Gus” Gospodarek ’63, Oshkosh, May 14, 2026
Marquinn “Mark” Martin ’65, Oshkosh, April 21, 2026
Carol (Woldt) Spiegelberg ’63, Ogdensburg, May 7, 2026
‘70s
Nancy (Warren) Baker ’74, Oshkosh, May 5, 2026
Rita Davis ’71, Saxeville, April 28, 2026
Sister Jeanne Drea ’72, Hazel Green, April 28, 2026
Guy Martinek ’72, Appleton, May 6, 2026
Daniel Netzow ’70, Middleton, April 29, 2026
‘80s
Teresa “Terri” Dreikosen ’81, Waukesha, April 20, 2026
Christine (Budney) Loyd ’81, Janesville, May 8, 2026
John Sherer ’83, Lake Mary, Florida, April 29, 2026
Bronda Smeltzer ’88, Marshfield, April 25, 2026
‘90s
Nancy Hill ’94, Green Lake, May 16, 2026
Faculty and Friends
Terri “Tess” (Bachhuber) Hansen ’76, ’80 (MSN), administrative program assistant 2004-2011, Fond du Lac, April 27, 2026
Frank Hoffmeister, professor of music 1987-2011, Grimes, Iowa, May 11, 2026
Barent Johnson, Physics and Astronomy 1966-1984, assistant dean for the College of Letters and Science 1969-1976, Oshkosh, April 21, 2026
William “Bill” Sloey ’56, professor emeritus, Biology Department 1963-1995, Oshkosh, May 1, 2026
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