Plaque with a bronze relief portrait of Albert "AB" Nicholas surrounded by a laurel wreath, with text detailing his achievements and contributions related to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including his career in finance, insurance, and philanthropy.

Albert “Ab” Nicholas

Inducted in 2009

Ab Nicholas, a one-time UW men's basketball standout turned investment analyst, has joined with his wife, Nancy Johnson-Nicholas, to donate in excess of $20 million to multiple projects at his alma mater. One of those checks - for $10 million - enabled UW to build a basketball practice facility adjacent to the Kohl Center.