Why they advocate for 414 for UWM Giving Days
As UW-Milwaukee Panthers come together during 414 for UWM Giving Days, a dedicated group of supporters are helping raise awareness of the university’s largest annual fundraising push.
Alumni
UWM architecture alum wins awards, builds bridges for Black architects
As a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Richie Hands had a building-block moment. He’d completed an assignment for a studio class taught by James Shields, an associate professor of architecture. But this bit …
Family tragedy spurs UWM alum in work to save lives with AI
Deepak Arora didn’t set out to start a company. When he arrived in the U.S. in 2015, he’d already spent two decades forging a successful career in IT and health care technology in India and Canada. As a senior manager …
Bilingual Global Studies alum shares his love of nature with job at the Shedd Aquarium
Eugenio Calderon, who graduated from UWM in 2024, is one of the Shedd Aquarium’s first bilingual educators on staff. The Chicago-based aquarium is best known for its stunning fresh- and saltwater exhibits housing over 32,000 animals, but the staff at the Shedd …
UWM alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competition
Over 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 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 …
UWM alumni can boost their careers using PathwayU and Panthers Connect
UWM 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 help you prepare, network and …
How UWM’s Panthers Connect Mentoring Program helps students and alumni
Patricia 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 the corporate finance industry. But …
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 …