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 …

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 …

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 …