This month marks my first anniversary at UWM, and I continue to be impressed by all that is achieved on our campus every day. As I look ahead, I am optimistic about UWM’s future. We are seeing strong enrollment, inspiring …
Chancellor Gibson shared his vision that UWM be a model of a public-serving research university, stating, “I believe we have an obligation to be stewards of place, and today, I want to tell you how we are doing just that.”
We have many reasons to celebrate across the UWM community. Last week, more than 3,200 graduates joined our proud network of over 215,000 Panther alumni at our 134th commencement – an inspiring testament to the power of access, excellence and community engagement. …
Dear UWM Students, We are writing today with an update on our student centers. We are grateful for the meaningful feedback we received from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members during the design input sessions, as well as through emails and conversations. You asked us to slow down the process, so there was more time to consider what you had to …
Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share that John Drevs has been appointed as UW-Milwaukee’s next vice chancellor for the Division of Marketing & Communications, effective June 26, 2026. In this role, Vice Chancellor Drevs will report directly to me …
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Dean of the College of Community Engagement & Professions and Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology Tina L. Freiburger has agreed to serve as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, …
April is here, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures and a Milwaukee favorite: 414 Day! We’re counting down to the sixth annual 414 for UWM Giving Days on April 13-14, a community-wide effort that supports scholarships and programs creating opportunity for UWM students and …
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to invite you to open forum interview sessions that will be held in the coming weeks for Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications finalists. Details about the candidates, position and open forum logistics are available …
As spring approaches, we’re celebrating the people who make UWM exceptional. During Employee Appreciation Week, faculty and staff were honored with Length of Service Awards, recognizing milestones from five to 45 years of dedicated service to our campus community. We also …
Dear UWM Colleagues, I share with you today upcoming changes to my leadership team. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire has notified me that he will be leaving UWM for a new opportunity at North Carolina Agricultural …