Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program

09/01/2026

One week ago today, we welcomed our new cohort to campus! We are so excited to see you grow as a collective community, thrive in your academics and continue Mercile’s legacy of giving back.

Here’s to the next four years of Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership and Service! ❤️‍🔥

06/23/2026

Happy Summer, Scholars! ☀️ Hope you all are enjoying some down time. We finally got around to sharing some pictures from the MJLSP Spring Recognition Ceremony in May.
 
Check them out here!

05/11/2026

Scholars aren’t the only ones we’re celebrating!

Congratulations to our advisor Adriana for winning the Early Career Excellence Award—honoring individuals who have been in their current field at UW-Madison for fewer than 5 years, but in that time have made distinctive contributions to undergraduate advising, learning support, and/or career services on campus.

We also congratulate our Communications and Social Media Intern, Adrian (who could not join), as the recipient of the Outstanding Student Employee Award—honoring student employees who have a record of excellence in their work within academic, career services, and/or learning support units on campus.

Please help us congratulate, Adriana and Adrian!!! Thanks to the Office of Academic & Career Success for this opportunity! 🎉🏆🎉

05/07/2026

Just gonna drop this here for the Class of 2026 🥹
Looking forward to y’all’s next Individual Meeting. Talk to y’all soon, alumni!!! ❤️🎓🤍

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05/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating the 2025-2026 MJL Alum of The Year Award recipient, Joselynne J. Gardner ‘96!

Nominated by a former scholar/friend, Joselynne joined the Scholar Recognition Ceremony this past weekend and provided words of wisdom to our graduating scholars 🎓🎉

Be on the look out to nominate an alum (or yourself) later this year!

04/22/2026

Did you think we were done?! Our programs legacy extends far beyond campus life but today, meet Kobe, a senior Badger scholar studying computer science!👨🏿‍💻📊

His testimony is a representation of what our program makes possible for our students. Stay turned for the next scholar! 🙌🏽

04/13/2026

From Chicago, to UW to the world 🌎 Meet Maria Rivera, a proud MJLSP Alumni who is also a 2nd year veterinarian student at UW🩺

Take a look at how her undergrad journey and experience within our program helped shape her tomorrow!

Stay tuned for our next scholar, you might see someone you know! 🤗

04/07/2026

Good food with even better company 🥇🍽️

This past March, Sophomore Mercile J. Lee Scholars came together for their March class meeting with a potluck! The conversations are real, plates were full, and our sophomore class always comes through!

04/01/2026

Happy spring break scholars! As we continue highlighting the impact & legacy of our program, meet TJ, a senior Flamingo scholar. As he prepares to graduate, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence, leadership, and impact on campus🥇❤️🤍

03/27/2026

Today was Emma’s last day with MJLSP! We’re happy for you, or whatever 🙄 haha all jokes! We’re truly happy and excited for your next adventures! Thank you for dedicating these past few years helping MJL scholars and showing up for colleagues. Good luck with your Ph.D and come visit often ❤️