Ignite the Future
University Advancement gives UW-Milwaukee alumni, friends, parents, students, employees and community partners the opportunity to connect with other Panthers and strengthen our university. UWM is stronger with you.
UWM is a top-tier research university focused on giving every student access to success. With hundreds of regional partners, UWM serves as a crucial catalyst for economic development and is a trusted, indispensable talent pipeline for our state.
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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.
- 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 …
Class Notes
- Anibal Boscoboinik
Chemistry alumnus named “Inventor of the Year” for nanocages discovery Anibal Boscoboinik, a materials scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, earned...
- Travis A. Knight
Alumnus Travis A. Knight is “Ejlert Lövborg” in Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s production of Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn,...
- Jeff Bashaw
Jeff Bashaw stepped into his current role of Wisconsin market president of Illinois-based Credit Union 1 after leading its merger...
News & Stories
- UWM alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competitionOver the past 40 years, alumni Mike Martino, Mike Sponholtz and Tom Queoff have carved blocks of snow into …
- Highlighting UWM alumni-owned businesses on Small Business SaturdayIn advance of Small Business Saturday, set for Nov. 29, we’re highlighting some of the many UWM alumni-owned businesses you might …
- 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, …
Events
- Feb19February 19, 2026, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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- Mar5March 5, 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm
UWM Report
- Love wins: Couples who found each other at UWMIn honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples to share their stories with us — how they met and what made …
- 2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impactA dozen winners will be honored in February at UWM’s 2026 Alumni Awards Evening, recognizing remarkable standouts who make new waves …
- 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 …
