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 …

A record 2,028 donors support 414 for UWM Giving Days 2025

A record-breaking 2,028 donors joined together on April 14 and 15 to make the fifth annual 414 for UWM Giving Days a resounding success. The collective efforts of these UWM alumni, employees, students, parents and friends raised a total of …

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 …

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 …