Budget Update

Earlier this month, the Office of the Chancellor outlined the impact of the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget on the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs). Today we are sharing more detailed information as it relates to UWM. Overall, the net result is positive for …

Greetings from Chancellor Gibson

Dear Colleagues: As I near the completion of my first week at UWM, I want to express my appreciation for the warm welcome I have received from so many of you. It has been an exciting week, and I am …

Celebrating Our Shared Successes

Greetings Colleagues:  This is my last campus message as chancellor, with me handing the “campus key” to Chancellor Thomas Gibson Monday morning, July 14. Tom brings a wealth of experience and is, to my knowledge, the only person ever hired to …

Governor Signs Biennial Budget

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share a positive budget update: On July 3, Gov. Evers signed into law a bipartisan budget agreement that includes $256 million in increased operational support for the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs). This is the largest increase in over …

A Special Message to UWM Alumni

Dear UWM Alumni,  As I reflect on my time leading the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I continue to be inspired by the strength, pride, and passion of our Panther alumni community. It has been one of the great honors of my …

With Gratitude and Confidence in UWM’s Future

Dear Friends,  As I conclude my time leading the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I offer my heartfelt thanks for your generous support and enthusiasm for UWM over the years.  Your commitment has helped transform lives, open doors and strengthen our university’s …

Update on budget actions

Dear Colleagues, As we wrap up another academic year and begin planning for the next, we face multiple sources of uncertainty, including a state budget process that is still underway and federal actions related to research funding, international visas and …

Update on actions affecting international students

Dear UWM students,   You have likely seen news reports about actions affecting international students’ status across the country, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and visa revocations. We are not aware of any detentions involving UWM-affiliated individuals or any …

Update on actions affecting international students

Dear UWM faculty and staff,   You have likely seen news reports about actions affecting international students’ status across the country, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions and visa revocations. We are not aware of any detentions involving UWM-affiliated individuals …