Mary S. Knudten

Mary S. Knudten Scholarship
Mary S. Knudten, a Ph.D. in sociology, became the first woman Dean of UW-Waukesha in 1981. During her 20 years as dean, she focused on serving students through campus development. She established the UWM at Waukesha Foundation to bring support to the campus from individuals and businesses, and participated in many community initiatives in Waukesha County. The scholarship was initiated when the campus community celebrated her 15th year as dean.
For a high school senior graduating in the top 10 percent of his/her class.