Dr. Editha D. Nottelmann '72
Born in Kuestrin, Germany in 1935, Editha Nottelmann immigrated with her immediate family to the United States in 1950. After finishing high school and finding employment that sent her on assignment back to Germany, she decided to return to the States to pursue higher education and a new career. She earned her B.A. in Clinical Psychology at UWM in 1972, at the age of 37. She earned her PhD in psychology and went on to a distinguished career in administration and research at the National Institute of Mental Health in Washington, D.C., for 30 years. Editha passed peacefully on April 9, 2023. Her stories and life experiences brought history and travel to life for many.
Impact
Editha Nottelmann made this gift through her estate plan to honor her parents, Hans and Dorothea, who never had the opportunity to receive higher education. She also wanted to help other students achieve their dreams of higher education. She believed she received a great education at UWM, an education that she felt was almost out of reach because of her economic situation. She was able to earn the credentials necessary for successful graduate school applications, and ultimately a very successful professional career.