UWM Chancellor’s Report: A Conversation with Star Alumni
Three accomplished UWM alumni share how their university experience shaped their paths to leadership in communication, occupational therapy and education.
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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 …
UWM Chancellor Mone and mascot Pounce engage with community, alum at BelAir Cantina
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and the university’s mascot, Pounce the Panther, recently visited BelAir Cantina on Downer Avenue in Milwaukee, highlighting the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by UWM alumni. The visit …
Investing in the Possibilities for Future UWM Students
Michael Martin’s professional and academic success is deeply rooted in embracing the power of possibility. And he’s committed to creating those possibilities for future generations of UWM students. “Someone I didn’t know helped me,” Martin says. “I have no way …
UWM honors Sheldon Lubar with new conference room and exhibit
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated the 96th birthday of renowned businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Lubar with the dedication of the Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room in the Golda Meir Library.
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 …
Alum makes a gift to augment the college’s Kulwicki scholarships
Louis Goss (’12 BS Mechanical Engineering), a stock car racer and co-owner of a Late Moderns racing team based in Green Bay, presented a check to Dean Brett Peters for nearly $4,300 that he and business partner Mike Hubbard raised …
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 …
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, …