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Learn how UWM alumni, students and donors are transforming lives and shaping the future through their inspiring stories.
- A UWM love story leads to a lasting legacyIt’s a love story that dates back four decades. Jane Dolan and Randy Grippe married, attended UWM, …
- How UWM’s Panthers Connect Mentoring Program helps students and alumniPatricia Gunawan’s UWM journey has taken her from an undergraduate degree in actuarial science to seeking a …
- Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyardMeghan Murphy, who graduated from UWM in 2016 with a major in sociology, is the sustainability and …
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- UWM alumni can boost their careers using PathwayU and Panthers ConnectUWM alumni looking to bolster their careers have access to valuable resources, ones that can help land a job, change careers or secure a promotion. And in today’s professional landscape, you can never have too many allies to help you prepare, network and navigate …
- Shining the spotlight on businesses owned by UWM alumnaeUWM alumni-owned businesses are a big part of what makes the Milwaukee area such an amazing place to live. And in honor of October being National Women’s Small Business Month, we’re putting the spotlight on women-owned businesses that are beloved parts …
- A UWM love story leads to a lasting legacyIt’s a love story that dates back four decades. Jane Dolan and Randy Grippe married, attended UWM, grew a family, and through it all, shared a passion for the transformative power of education. Jane (’89 BBA Industrial Relations) became a human …
- How UWM’s Panthers Connect Mentoring Program helps students and alumniPatricia Gunawan’s UWM journey has taken her from an undergraduate degree in actuarial science to seeking a master’s in business administration. So she’s well down the path toward her ultimate career goal of working in the corporate finance industry. But as …
- Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyardMeghan Murphy, who graduated from UWM in 2016 with a major in sociology, is the sustainability and viticulture manager of the Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, California. The company is the oldest family-owned winery in the state. She oversees more than …
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- Varsho becomes first UWM alum to make it to the World SeriesDaulton Varsho played a key role in helping the Toronto Blue Jays make it from last place in 2024 to baseball’s highest level in 2025.
- UWM alum’s donations continue a legacy of educational supportRandy Grippe is donating $525,000 to the UWM Foundation, and even more to other area educational institutions, in honor of his late wife, Jane Dolan, and the couple’s lifelong passion for education.
