Highlighting UWM alumni-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday  

In 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 if you or someone you …

A UWM love story leads to a lasting legacy

It’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 …

Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard

Meghan 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 …

UWM track reunion brings together generations of excellence

What started as a casual conversation between a few friends in the summer of 2024 turned into a heartfelt reunion for UWM track and field alumni on June 28, 2025. More than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered …

UWM alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game

Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV and the TMJ4 Storm Team, brought the Traveling Weather Show to the UWM baseball team’s inaugural School Day at Franklin Field on April 29. The presentation offered elementary and middle school students a fun …