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 …

Alumna Invests in the Future

Terry Ruzicka ’84, ’96 spent her entire 39-year career working for the University of Wisconsin System, starting as a student worker in UWM’s Financial Aid Office. There, she witnessed firsthand what a difference scholarship support made to UWM’s students. After …

2024 Mary Nohl Fellowship Winners and Finalists Named

Congratulations to the following UWM Peck School of Arts alumni and faculty members for winning or for being named finalists in southeastern Wisconsin’s prestigious prize for individual artists, the Mary L. Nohl Fellowship: Established Artist Winners:• Nina Ghanbarzadeh ’13• Roy …