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Gary Achterberg is a former reporter and UW-Madison alumnus, who graduated in 1980, has returned to campus after more than four decades. Even though senior auditors are discouraged from participating in discussions, Prof. Andrew Trexler sometimes calls on him to contribute his own lived experiences and expertise for the class.
Achterberg makes sure to do all the readings required for the class, even though he doesn’t do any assignment or take any exams. On the last class of the semester, he told his classmate and friend Ella, “I’ve had fun gently giving u shit for not doing the readings"
Senior auditor Mike Lussier holds up his university-issued WisCard.
When Professor Trexler asks his students to discuss topics in class, Gary and Ella always turn to one another to share their thoughts and perspectives.
“Keep in touch,” Achterberg said as he handed it to Stagnaro.
After class, Achterberg stayed to gift Professor Trexler a copy of the Ozaukee News Graphic, the last newspaper Achterberg worked for in his decades as a journalist.
Gary Achterberg is one of two senior auditors in a class of over forty traditional students. He makes an effort to sit next to traditional students in his classes, like junior Ella Stagnaro, and make connections.
On the last day of class, Achterberg quizzed Stagnaro to make sure she was well prepared for the final exam. Just before the class ended, he pulled out his notebook for the first time that semester to write down his UW email.
Guard Laci Steele dribbles near the 3-point line during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Forward Gift Uchenna takes a contested layup during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Guard Ronnie Porter dribbles the ball at midcourt during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Guard Ronnie Porter directs her team during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Guard Ronnie Porter scrambles for a loose ball during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Guard Destiny Howell applauds her team during the 63-60 upset win over #24 Nebraska in the Kohl Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
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