"I had such an amazing experience here and I left Parkside having this feeling of family with the professors and my fellow students and I've always wanted to keep that everywhere I went. "

Ellen Arena, 2005
Graduate student
Pasteur Institute

"There were some incredible teachers here in the science department, they made it really fun .... It was just an incredible opportunity."

Dr. Jean Grueter, 1976
Anesthesiologist
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

"It didn't take me long to realize that the pre-health program at Parkside was every bit as effective as any place else in getting you into medical school."

Dr. Tom Niccolai, 1975
Orthopedic Surgeon
Aurora Health Care

"For 22 years, Kim Adriano ('79) called the corporate world of SC Johnson her professional home. Then the phone rang... "

Ms. Kim Adriano, 1979
Corporate Controller
Bacardi Limited

"Parkside affected my professional career by setting me up for success. I was always challenged to excel by the faculty and staff."

Mark Christopherson, 1986
President
Reinicke Athens Inc.

"When I got to Johns Hopkins, I realized I was as well prepared as those who had attended Yale or Princeton or Harvard."

Dr. Michael Mullane, 1981
Doctor of Oncology
Oncology Alliance

"I was attracted to UW-Parkside because of the beautiful campus. However, the teachers, fellow classmates, and the atmosphere of the campus is what kept me there."

Dr. Theresa Pudlo, 2004
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

"The lessons I learned at UW-Parkside--decision making, time management, social skills, and the expectation of excellence in all endeavors--still apply to my everyday activities."

Robert J. Toeppe, 1973
President
Wisconsin Plating Works