Reports of Sofia Garcia Garbuno’s Death Draw Attention to an Evanston Resident’s Work Supporting UW–Madison Students
A post dated November 12, 2026, reports that Sofia Garcia Garbuno, an Evanston, Illinois, resident with ties to Madison, Wisconsin, has died, though the date and circumstances remain unconfirmed.
Garbuno earned a Bachelor of Science in Education Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2022, along with certificates in Chicano/Latine Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies.
As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, they studied educational inequality, and a 2022 university feature shared their commitment to supportive learning environments.
They pursued graduate studies in higher education and worked with the university’s Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement initiatives before serving as a Career Development Coordinator.
Their work and involvement with the Minority Student Achievement Network reflected a lasting commitment to helping students find opportunities.
Family details and funeral arrangements have not been confirmed.
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