Joan Prince

Class of 1971

Alumni

Dr. Joan Prince became the first African-American to graduate from the bachelor’s program in Medical Technology and the master’s program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. At UWM she earned a Ph.D. in Urban Education with a specialty in medical science education. Joan is one of only twelve people nationwide certified in the specialized area of flow cytometry; one of only twenty non-physician members of the American Society of Hematology; and one of three Americans on an international team of eight involved in establishing two health care clinics in West Africa.  She is a Vice Chancellor at UWM, a Clinical Associate Professor, and a published author. Joan serves on many local, regional, and national community and foundation boards, including appointments from Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Wisconsin Chief Justice Shirley Abrahmson. She has received numerous local and national awards. Wisconsin Lutheran High School honors Dr. Joan Prince for her prestigious achievements and humanitarian endeavors.

Inducted April 16, 2005