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Stories of Impact
Learn how UWM alumni, students and donors are transforming lives and shaping the future through their inspiring stories.
- UWM programs perform well in latest U.S. News rankingsThe undergraduate programs for nursing, business, psychology and computer science all placed among the best in the …
- ‘Let us always, always dream bigger’The UWM community and friends celebrated Chancellor Thomas Gibson’s inauguration on Sept. 24, culminating in a ceremony …
- UWM welcomes thousands during Doors Open MilwaukeeThousands of visitors made the 2026 UWM Doors Open Milwaukee event a resounding success to mark UWM’s …
Class Notes
- Don Nelson
Don Nelson (‘97 BA Political Science) is now SVP, External affairs, overseeing state and federal government affairs for InnovAge after spending...
- Anibal Boscoboinik
Chemistry alumnus named “Inventor of the Year” for nanocages discovery Anibal Boscoboinik, a materials scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, earned...
- Matt Rinka
Matt Rinka graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning in 1997 and has helped shape...
News & Stories
- UWM support network helps bring student’s law enforcement goals to lifeAs a child, Ansa Joseph dreamed of working in law enforcement. But after she graduated from Cudahy High School …
- UWM programs perform well in latest U.S. News rankingsThe undergraduate programs for nursing, business, psychology and computer science all placed among the best in the nation for …
- ‘Let us always, always dream bigger’The UWM community and friends celebrated Chancellor Thomas Gibson’s inauguration on Sept. 24, culminating in a ceremony at the …
Events
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UWM Report
- UWM alum creates social media phenomenon with ‘Spooky Lake Month’Geo Rutherford’s ‘haunted hydrology’ videos draw millions of views while they entertain an educate about the mysteries of water.
- UWM students help stage a World Series performanceNearly two dozen dancers from the UWM HYPE Dance team performed at American Family Field during the World Series pregame ceremony, …
- As Brewers head to World Series, UWM alum looks back on a career covering the teamTodd Rosiak grew up in the Milwaukee area rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, he’s covering the team’s run to the …












