Stories of Impact
- 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 …
News
- 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 everything from mythical beasts to Mount Rushmore. As members of Team USA, they’ve won awards worldwide. …
- 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 consider visiting and supporting. You can find more Panther-owned businesses in our Alumni Business Directory. Please reach out …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
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 them for fall each other.
- 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 in the lives of countless people every day.
- 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.
- UWM track reunion brings together generations of excellenceMore than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered June 28 in Milwaukee’s Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery to share memories and catch up on each other’s lives.
- UWM chancellor and Pounce engage with community, alum at BelAir CantinaThe visit, part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, highlighted the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by UWM alumni.
- UWM alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball gameThe team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.
