Meet our new and returning Dargan Fellows

Co-chairs of the St. Norbert College Dargan Fellowship Committee Wayne Lubner ’71, Matt Sullivan ’95 and Peter Romenesko ’10 have announced three students as Dargan Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. Selected out of 21 applicants, each Dargan Fellow will receive an $8,250 award from the William E. Dargan Fellowship, which was created by alumni to honor the late professor and his 30 years of service to the college.

Evan Abts ’28 is a first-time Dargan Fellowship recipient from Hartland, Wis. An accounting major with a 3.82 GPA, Abts has already distinguished himself through a rare combination of academic strength, campus leadership and professional initiative. His work with St. Norbert College’s admission office, the Center for Student Engagement and Sierra Trading Post reflects both reliability and a strong service mindset, while his leadership roles in student government, mock trial and other student organizations show his ability to communicate clearly and lead by example. Faculty and staff recommend him enthusiastically for his maturity, collaborative instincts and commitment to helping others succeed, making Abts a deserving recipient of this fellowship.

Mariana Lamprea Andrade ’27 is a first-time Dargan Fellowship recipient from Bogata, Columbia. A computer science major, with a software development internship at Green Bay Packaging, Lamprea Andrade stands out for pairing technical excellence with purposeful leadership in the broader community. Her work as a Women Techmakers Ambassador, president of the Girls Who Code chapter at St. Norbert College, treasurer of the Computer Science Club and officer in the Data Club demonstrates a sustained commitment to expanding access to technology for other students, especially women and underrepresented groups. Lamprea Andrade’s academic success, growing professional experience and clear ambition to build digital systems that help businesses operate more effectively make her an outstanding choice for the Dargan Fellowship.

Everett Saeger ’27 is a returning Dargan Fellowship recipient from Cleveland, Wis. A double major in accounting and finance with a 4.0 GPA, Saeger continues to exemplify the fellowship’s standards through disciplined scholarship, high-impact leadership and meaningful professional growth. As captain of the St. Norbert College men’s soccer team, academic peer mentor and a student active in the Accounting Club and community service, he has shown the ability to lead teams, mentor others and contribute consistently across campus. His audit and accounting internship experience, including recent work with Wipfli LLP, further reflects his readiness to navigate the complexity of modern commerce with integrity, adaptability and strong judgment. Saeger remains an exemplary Dargan Fellow.