Notable Alumni of UW System
The University of Wisconsin System has produced a long list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields and to society as a whole. Here are a few examples:
- Harlan Cleveland: Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and President of the University of Hawaii
- Robert Gates: Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
- Rebecca Blank: Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
- Donna Shalala: Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Lee Bollinger: Former President of Columbia University
- Neil Armstrong: First person to walk on the moon
- Stephen Colbert: Comedian and television host
UW System’s Impact on Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin System has a
