{"id":8634,"date":"2025-09-18T15:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advancing-learning\/programs\/thank-an-instructor\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:48:44","slug":"thank-an-instructor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advancing-learning\/programs\/thank-an-instructor\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank an Instructor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you had an instructor at UWM who has made a difference in your education? Someone who challenged you, supported you, or inspired you? Every semester, the Thank an Instructor initiative collects thank you notes from students across the university to share with instructors. 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