University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Class of 2025

Anderson, Logan

Biography Hometown: Manitowoc, WI Major:  Legal Studies & Education Studies From the shores of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to Madison’s isthmus, Logan is thrilled to be a first-generation Badger, where his excitement over campus life only grows with his involvement. He is excited to pursue majors in legal studies and education studies, along with …

Goveas, Veronica

Biography Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI Major: Biology (CALS) From Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Veronica is a biology major pursuing certificates in biocore and global health. Aspiring to a career in medicine and public health, she is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and community well-being. As the philanthropy director for the Class of 2025, Veronica fosters a …

Hebbring, Deanna

Biography Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI Major: Kinesiology From Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Deanna has immersed herself in campus life at every turn. Being a first-generation college student studying kinesiology, Deanna has strived to stay active in various activities, both on and off campus. Within the Badger community, Deanna is an executive board member of Alpha Phi …

Mahlum, Sam

Biography Hometown: Germantown, WI Major: Biochemistry Major and Athletic Healthcare Certificate From Germantown, Wisconsin, Sam did not travel far to join the Class of 2025 at UW-Madison. Sam participated in the Badger Powerlifting team and held a board position on Medlife that prepared her for the senior class president position. She hopes to bring events to campus …

Olson, Shelby

Biography Hometown: New Brighton, MN Major: Biology and Psychology major A third-generation Badger from the Twin Cities, Shelby always aspired to be a part of the UW-Madison community. She began her journey by joining campus organizations including Wisconsin Wellness and Medlife. Fueled with the desire to learn, she has majors in biology and psychology and …

Simpson, Helen

Biography Hometown: Menomonie, WI Major: Political Science & Legal Studies Hailing from the small town of Menomonie, Wisconsin, Helen understands the importance of a strong community. These values have led her down the path of public service, majoring in political science and legal studies with certificates in public policy and gender and women’s studies. Helen …

Tabaza, Dana

Biography Hometown: Irbid, Jordan Major: Industrial Engineering & Data Science A recent immigrant to the United States, Dana is a proud Palestinian-Jordanian and a first-generation college student. She is majoring in industrial engineering and data science, with certificates in computer science, business, and international engineering. Dana found her home interning at the Multicultural Student Center, …