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 …

UWM’s Largest Gift Ever!

The Zilber Family Foundation presented UWM’s Zilber College of Public Health with a record-breaking $20 million gift to support students and faculty.

Electa Quinney Institute: Providing a Place of Love

Native American art can turn up in surprising places, including the British Museum in London. “A lot of our items ended up in Europe, and they’re not sure what it is,” explained Mark Freeland, director of UWM’s Electa Quinney Institute …

Meaningful Decisions at Any Age

Donors at two very different points in their lives shared their satisfaction and pleasure after creating an estate plan with the UWM Foundation. Ali Nemati and Soodabeh AfsharAli Nemati currently pursues his doctorate in biomedical health informatics (BHI) in UWM’s …