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Three Wisconsin School of Business Students Receive Baird Scholarships

Three members of the Women in Business student organization were awarded $1,000 scholarships funded by Baird, an employee- owned international investment firm based in Milwaukee, which also sponsors the student group. Created to inspire women to pursue leadership careers in the financial services industry, the scholarships include a one-time grant of $1,000 to be used for tuition or school-related expenses, and the opportunity to interact with a Baird mentor.

The scholarship recipients were: Sarah Machurik, a senior from Little Chute, Wis., majoring in Marketing and Spanish; Laura Hacker, a junior from Minnetonka, Minn., majoring in Finance and Marketing; and Cara Lombardo, a sophomore from Madison, Wis., majoring in Accounting.

The students were selected based on a number of criteria including academic record, a demonstrated excellence in community and leadership, and strong interpersonal and professional skills.