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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 architecture alum wins awards, builds bridges for Black architectsAs a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Richie Hands had …
- Family tragedy spurs UWM alum in work to save lives with AIDeepak Arora didn’t set out to start a company. When he arrived in the U.S. in 2015, …
- Bilingual Global Studies alum shares his love of nature with job at the Shedd AquariumEugenio Calderon, who graduated from UWM in 2024, is one of the Shedd Aquarium’s first bilingual educators on staff. …
Class Notes
- Estevan Longoria
Estevan Longoria partnered with the Milwaukee Bucks to create four pieces of clothing: a hat, T-shirt, sweater, and hoodie, all...
- Dustin Radtke
Dustin Radtke was appointed interim CEO of Momentive Software in October 2025. Before joining Momentive, he held executive leadership roles...
- Kaleigh Atkinson
Alumna Kaleigh Atkinson opened Love Cafe in Shorewood in 2024, blending the welcoming vibe of a coffee shop with the...
News & Stories
- Milwaukee-based and alumni-owned news outlet selected for Goldman Sachs “One Million Black Women: Black in Business” programMilwaukee-based positive news company Carvd N Stone’s founder has been selected to join Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black …
- UWM architecture alum wins awards, builds bridges for Black architectsAs a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Richie Hands had a building-block …
- Family tragedy spurs UWM alum in work to save lives with AIDeepak Arora didn’t set out to start a company. When he arrived in the U.S. in 2015, he’d already …
Events
- Apr2April 2, 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Apr13April 13, 2026 - April 14, 2026
UWM Report
- Art education alum recognized nationally for impact in skilled trades educationMike Driscoll, a Peck School of the Arts alum and teacher at Bay View High School, has been named one of …
- This anthropology alum’s work is (literally) child’s playCassie Coffey oversees a team of over 50 employees whose primary job is to facilitate joyful play experiences and open-ended learning …
- The human lens: UWM alum turns untold stories into award-winning filmsJosh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at UWM. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.
