DEERFIELD, IL — Riverwoods resident Nicole Lemberg earned a scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she is studying journalism.
Lemberg received the Kathy and Bob Nicolls Endowed Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, the university announced Oct. 5.
UW-Whitewater students received $2.5 million in scholarships for the academic year, including nearly $1.5 million awarded through the university's foundation. Applications for many scholarships for the 2027-28 academic year open Dec. 1.
We're tracking higher education accomplishments by local students throughout the academic year. To submit an achievement, email eric.degrechie@patch.com.
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