We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Boyle has joined the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as the Director of University Centers. In this role, Dr. Boyle will lead the development and implementation of our UWM University Centers strategic plan, strengthening partnerships with regional technical colleges and expanding access to bachelor’s degree completion pathways for students across southeastern Wisconsin.
Dr. Boyle brings extensive experience in higher education leadership and STEM education. She most recently served as Chair of the Math and Science Division and Assistant Professor of Biology at Mount Mary University, where she led curriculum redesign initiatives, managed a multi-million-dollar NSF S-STEM grant, and mentored over 100 undergraduate students toward graduation. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from UW-Madison and a B.S. in Microbiology from UW-La Crosse. Dr. Boyle is widely published in scientific journals and has presented at numerous national conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing equity and excellence in education.
About the University Centers. UWM’s University Centers are designed as flexible, community-oriented hubs that support transfer students, returning adult learners, and local professionals by aligning UWM programs with regional workforce needs. Our first center launched at Waukesha County Technical College in Spring 2025, offering tailored bachelor’s completion pathways in Social Work and Information Science & Technology. Plans are underway for additional centers at Milwaukee Area Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College, with the goal of creating clear, compassionate, and community-rooted support for students pursuing degree completion.