The family of Brittany Zimmermann, the UW-Madison student who was killed last year in her off-campus apartment, has presented a scholarship in her name to a UW-Madison freshman.
According to a statement, the scholarship decision coincides with what would have been Zimmermann's 23rd birthday, Nov. 15.
UW-Madison spokesperson John Lucas said the scholarship went to a UW-Madison freshman from Zimmermann's hometown of Marshfield, Wis.
Lucas said the chosen student has similar career goals to those of Zimmermann and shares her love of education.
""I can think of no better way to memorialize Brittany and her love of UW-Madison and education than her family assisting a fellow student from her hometown,"" Dean of Students Lori Berquam said in a statement.
Lucas said UW-Madison officials and Zimmerman's family presented the scholarship to ensure Zimmermann's memory is not forgotten on campus.
""It is a really great way to keep her memory alive in Madison,"" Lucas said.
Zimmermann was killed on April 2, 2008 in her apartment on West Doty Street. The Madison Police Department is still investigating the case.
According to the release, Zimmermann was 21 at the time of her death and was pursuing a major in medical biology and immunology in hopes of becoming a doctor.
Anyone interested in donating to Zimmermann's scholarship can contact the Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union at 715-387-8686.
