TMJ4 Lighthouse Shines on Chancellor Mone

Longtime TMJ4 anchor Charles Benson sat down with Chancellor Mark Mone for an extended conversation and reflection about his 11 years leading UWM. Their discussion covered Mone’s accomplishments, the headwinds facing higher education, and his hope for UWM’s future.

Alumni Awards Evening 2025 Recap

The UWM Alumni Association honored a dozen awardees for their outstanding accomplishments and service. Hundreds came together for the celebration at The Pfister Hotel on Feb. 21, where alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends recognized the honorees’ contributions to their …

UWM earns prestigious R1 research status for a fourth time

For the fourth consecutive time, UWM has earned the highest research designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction places UWM among the nation’s top research universities. UWM’s research spans numerous disciplines and drives impactful discoveries …

From One UWM Track Star to Another

Making a will can feel like a daunting task, but it’s definitely worth the effort, said David “Bogey” Bogenschild ’59, a former Milwaukee Panther athlete, teacher and track coach. During his lifetime, Bogey was a longtime supporter of Milwaukee Panther …

UWM shows off its new Chemistry Building

Chancellor Mark Mone led an enthusiastic grand opening ceremony for UWM’s brand-new chemistry building, a celebration that ended with a bang. The event marked the completion of six years of design and construction, capping a significant milestone in UWM’s commitment …

Panther Prowl raises $20,000 for student scholarships

Hundreds of UWM alumni made the 20th consecutive UWM Alumni Association Panther Prowl 5K a roaring success, raising $20,000 to benefit student scholarships and having a lot of fun along the way. Participants completed their virtual runs from Oct. 9-13, …

UWM Alumni Association names winners for 2025 Alumni Awards Evening

UWM will celebrate a dynamic group of accomplished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening, set for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel. Join the UWM Alumni Association to honor the work and achievements of these extraordinary people, …

Remembering Alan Kulwicki ’77

Thirty years after his death, the memory of this NASCAR Hall of Famer lives on in the College of Engineering & Applied Science’s Kulwicki Garage.

Peck Grad Supports Musicians and Art Educators

Composer and double alumnus Mark Van Hecke (BFA, Music, 1974; MM, Music Composition, 1977) established two new scholarships at the Peck School of the Arts. The Mark J. Van Hecke ’77 and Theresa Grzanka-Van Hecke Music and Art Education Scholarship …