About On Wisconsin

On Wisconsin is UW–Madison’s award-winning alumni magazine, featuring news about the university, its alumni, and the biggest issues facing society today.

In addition to its digital news site, On Wisconsin magazine is printed quarterly and mailed to nearly 400,000 homes. In print since 1899, it remains one of the largest-circulation alumni magazines in the country.

In 2022, On Wisconsin won gold for best alumni magazine from the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE); in 2024, it won gold for best special issue. It has also earned dozens of statewide and national journalism awards for writing, design, and photography from organizations such as CASE and the Milwaukee Press Club.

On Wisconsin is funded by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) and produced in partnership between WFAA and the UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication.

Meet the On Wisconsin Team

  • John Allen

    Associate Publisher
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Niki Denison

    Coeditor
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Althea Dotzour

    Photographer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Nicole Heiman

    Production and Writing
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Christine Knorr

    Senior Designer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Danielle Lamberson Philipp

    Senior Designer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Hayden Lamphere

    Production and Writing
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Danielle Lawry

    Art Director
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Jeff Miller

    Photographer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Kate Price

    Web Designer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Megan Provost

    Class Notes / Diversions Editor
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Bryce Richter

    Photographer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Dean Robbins

    Coeditor
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Preston Schmitt

    Senior Writer
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Andrea Schwerbel

    Production Manager
    Office of Strategic Communication
  • Esther Seidlitz

    Production and Writing
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
  • Erin Sprague

    Production
    Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association

Our Mission

On Wisconsin strives to increase awareness of UW–Madison, engender feelings of pride, and strengthen connections with alumni and other key constituents by:

  • Reporting news about the university and key issues in higher education accurately and honestly
  • Keeping alumni informed about their alma mater and fellow alumni
  • Encouraging a free exchange of ideas and viewpoints
  • Fostering an interest in lifelong learning by sharing expertise, focusing on societal issues, and highlighting UW research that affects daily life
  • Seeking high standards of writing, photography or illustration, graphic design, and printing

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