Miranda Garcia-Dove Receives Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Miranda Garcia-Dove

Alexandra and Bill Dove spent over 50 years carrying out research at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research. In addition to their scientific accomplishments, they leave behind a legacy of outreach and connection. Now Bill and Alexandra’s granddaughter, Miranda Garcia-Dove, a junior at UW–Madison, is continuing their commitment to bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and experiences for meaningful discussion and collaboration. Garcia-Dove, however, is focusing her studies on political science. She was recently named a 2026 Truman Scholar. Congratulations Miranda!

Read more here: https://news.wisc.edu/now-a-truman-scholar-uw-junior-miranda-garcia-doves-dedication-to-public-service-is-driven-by-curiosity-and-kindness/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=wordpress_insideuw&utm_campaign=facstaff_comms&utm_content=2026_04_28