Sep. 13—SUPERIOR — The University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation’s 2025 award recipients include a judge, analyst, professor, administrator and alumni host.
The recipients will be recognized at an Oct. 3 fundraising dinner at the Yellowjacket Union. Tickets are $65. For more information and tickets go to
The honorees, and biographical information provided in a foundation news release:
Distinguished Alumni Award: Stephanie Hilton
Hilton held leadership roles, including in the Student Senate, before graduating in 2002. She was recently appointed a Dane County Circuit Court judge. She was previously a Wisconsin assistant attorney general and before that an assistant district attorney.
Recent Alumni Achievement Award: Erica Hansen
Hansen, a 2015 grad, is a senior pricing analyst at CHS Inc. She co-leads the farmer-owned cooperative’s Women in Leadership group, and she mentors UWS students.
Honorary Alumni Award: Khalil “Haji” Dokhanchi
Dokhanchi has been a political science and international peace studies faculty member since 1992. He developed the “Refugee for 75 Minutes” interactive exhibit and has advised student organizations.
James Rainaldo Outstanding Mentor Award: Cindy Graham
Graham worked 20 years at UWS as a professor, adviser and administrator, helping establish the UWS online communication program and holding leadership roles in enrollment and student services. She later served as interim dean of students at UW-Parkside and held system-wide roles with the Universities of Wisconsin.
Edward and Betty Kossak Service Award: Brad Lindahl
Lindahl served as board chair of the former UWS Alumni Association and has hosted numerous alumni events. He also financially supported the university and students, including providing a scholarship.