Inspiring Graduates News

Nikki Ruf, a 2020 UW-Stout graduate, stands outside the the Naval Information Warfare Center in Charleston, S.C., where she is an IT specialist and project manager.

Information technology degree leads graduate to job at U.S. Naval center

Some students might be intimidated if they were told that immediately after graduating they would begin work for the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center.

February 3, 2021

Madison Hansen

Special education graduate inspired by brother to become teacher

After graduating from high school, Madison Hansen knew she wanted to go to college. The big question was: for what?

January 21, 2021

Kayla Correll with her children.

Master’s program graduate expands career with new position, mission

Kayla Correll knew she was ready to venture into the next phase of her career, and she wanted a reputable online program to earn her Master of Science degree in

January 21, 2021

Zach Porter, entertainment design graduate, in the grand stairwell at Memorial Student Center.

Entertainment design graduate tells stories through videography and script

Porter, hired by Eau Claire company, believes ‘film can bring us together’

January 19, 2021

Jessica Daley, family and consumer sciences education graduate.

Graduate overcomes loss, finds community in family and consumer sciences education

Daley, hired before graduation, enjoys teaching students life skills

December 28, 2020

Hunter Black, early childhood education graduate.

Early childhood education graduate fought self-doubt, now prepared for teaching career

Black found community of support, looks forward to helping young students learn and grow

December 22, 2020

Deon Canon, double major graduate in professional communication and emerging media and applied social sciences, in the Memorial Student Center grand stairwell.

Double major, first-generation graduate looks to create opportunities for others

Canon persevered through challenges, feels UW-Stout helped prepare him for his future

December 16, 2020

Erica Gaetz, human development and family services graduate, pictured in the Memorial Student Center grand stairwell.

Human development and family studies graduate seeking career in school counseling

Gaetz found exactly where she ‘needed to be’ at UW-Stout and in the helping professions

December 16, 2020

Alee Webb

Graduate ready for new career after navigating a challenging path to degree

Alee Webb could have walked away and no one would have blamed her.

December 10, 2020

Jon Rzeznik

Online bachelor degree program helped student return 15 years later for diploma

Jon Rzeznik didn't take the traditional route to his degree.

December 10, 2020