Women's Gymnastics

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Danielle Dudziak, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the WIAC will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Danielle Dudziak
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown and High School:  Lorain, Ohio (Amherst Steele High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Gymnastics
Majo:  Elementary/Middle Education
Minor: STEAM/STEM 

Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
The campus is beautiful and the perfect size. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming!
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I love being part of a team! The entire Division lll gymnastics conference is like a family and everyone supports each other!
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Grilled Chicken
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Vanilla with hot fudge and pecans
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  University Center
TV Show?  Grey’s Anatomy
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Dark chocolate
Animal?  Turtle
Smartphone App?  TikTok
Musical Group or Artist?  Lorde
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Cleveland Browns
Vacation Spot?  Florida
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Completing a single bar release for the first time ever as a senior in college!
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I love to watch movies based on books with my teammates.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
All the upperclassmen that I have been on a team with at Whitewater!
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Have fun and enjoy the moment!
 
One word that describes you?
Energetic
 
What is your dream job? 
Elementary Teacher
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Go to Italy
---Read a book a month this year!
---Go on a fun spring break trip
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Painting

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
The 2028 Olympics
 
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