Stories of Impact
- 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 2027, and UW-Milwaukee’s overall ranking continued its steady climb. Read the full story
News
- 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 in 2019, Joseph’s dream felt out of reach. She and her family had immigrated to the …
- 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 2027, and UW-Milwaukee’s overall ranking continued its steady climb. Read the full story
- ‘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 Zelazo Center on the 70th anniversary of UWM’s first classes. Read the full story
- UWM welcomes thousands during Doors Open MilwaukeeThousands of visitors made the 2026 UWM Doors Open Milwaukee event a resounding success to mark UWM’s first year as presenting sponsor for the 16th annual citywide event. Read the full story
- Meet the people behind the UWM Makers Market at Doors OpenThe Makers Market is one of the highlights of Saturday’s UWM Doors Open Milwaukee. Located in Spaights Plaza, it features the creations of more than 50 local alumni, student and community makers, bakers, sculptors, jewelers …
- 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 hopes of a small Pakistani village, the resilience of a family that had defied generational norms, …
- 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 children leaned over tables covered with colorful pieces and half-finished builds. As they pieced together their …
UWM Report
- UWM alum and museum director sits at the helm of Great Lakes preservationKevin Cullen dug into maritime history while studying anthropology at UWM. Now, he explores the depths of Wisconsin’s Shipwreck Coast.
- UWM alum makes his debut on Broadway in ‘Paranormal Activity’Travis A. Knight, a 2007 graduate from Peck School of the Arts, plays the lead in “Paranormal Activity,” which is getting strong reviews from the New York Times and others.
- Layer by layer: UWM alum stitches scraps with stories to create her artArtist Evelyn Patricia Terry’s work is displayed in more than 500 collections worldwide. She transforms paper scraps and dolls into artwork that celebrates overlooked cultures and traditions.
- 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 43,250 fans in the stadium and millions on TV watched.
- 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 World Series as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- UWM alum Satya Nadella recognized by the White House for tech achievementNadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft and a 1990 master’s grad in computer science, was recently awarded the 2026 National Medals of Technology and Innovation
