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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 alum charts her own course in medical researchWhen Rashida Parveen arrived in Milwaukee in December 2021, she carried more than just two suitcases. She …
- Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a timeInside a classroom at Milwaukee Marshall High School, the sound of Lego bricks clicking together filled the …
- Chemistry professor and UWM alum co-found a start-up to develop a breast cancer treatmentTriple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. Patients are treated with …
Class Notes
- Ron Rivard
Ron Rivard was named superintendent of the Ripon Area School District in April 2025. Previously, he served as principal and...
- Richard Schreiner
Richard Schreiner received the 2025 Exemplary Alumni Service Awardee from the UWM Alumni Association. The award was presented during the...
- Susan Kerns
Susan Kerns has been appointed executive director of Milwaukee Film, the nonprofit that runs the Milwaukee Film Festival and operates...
News & Stories
- UWM alum charts her own course in medical researchWhen Rashida Parveen arrived in Milwaukee in December 2021, she carried more than just two suitcases. She brought the …
- Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a timeInside a classroom at Milwaukee Marshall High School, the sound of Lego bricks clicking together filled the room as …
- Chemistry professor and UWM alum co-found a start-up to develop a breast cancer treatmentTriple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. Patients are treated with chemotherapy, which …
Events
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UWM Report
- UWM guitar grad performs winner’s recital at Carnegie HallClassical guitarist Leonela Alejandro is likely the program’s first alum to perform solo at the legendary venue, part of a tour …
- UWM alum charts her own course in medical researchBiomedical sciences alum Rashida Parveen researches Lyme disease to make the world a better place and mentors other international students.
- UWM baseball team heads to NCAA Tournament for first time in 16 yearsJoey Spence’s walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning clinched the Horizon League title and …
