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For students, our business partnerships offer an opportunity for relevant experience while you study and important connections with leading companies. As a major contributor to southeastern Wisconsin’s economy, UWM works to improve lives and foster economic growth. Partnerships with businesses and community organizations play a vital role in making a meaningful impact on our region.


Business Partners

Connect with UWM to find interns and recruit graduates. Discover opportunities for collaborative research that benefits students and the community.

Benefit from increased company branding and visibility on campus and online through marketing and networking opportunities.

Looking to make a sale? As a state agency, UWM adheres to procurement guidelines set by the state of Wisconsin.

UWM’s Lubar College of Business works as an extension of your company’s operations by tapping into the college’s students and faculty for project work.

The office serves as a single point of entry for external partners to engage with UWM.

Invest in the success of your company by discovering new talent and future leaders.

Innovation transcends discovery, improving people’s lives and solving problems. Collaborate with UWM by sponsoring a research project or licensing technology.


Community Partners

Your organization can be an integral part of shaping a student’s experience – at UWM and for a lifetime.

The Community Leaders Internship Program places students in internships at nonprofits, government agencies, schools and businesses.

Nonprof-IT provides IT solutions and support at no cost for participating organizations.

The program provides opportunities for students to work side by side with community partners while building critical leadership skills.


Strategic Giving Opportunities

Support UWM in providing every student access to success. Donations help fund scholarships and enhance student service. Together, we can empower students and strengthen our community.

Find out how generosity drives student success and provides opportunity for the entire community.

The UWM mentoring program connects current UWM students with an alumni mentor in their field.

Support UWM through outright gifts, tax-smart gifts or planned giving.