An update on federal action and research

To our campus community,  In the last three weeks, we’ve witnessed a whirlwind of federal actions, and that speed has come with little clarity. We, too, feel the anxiety of this uncertainty and want you to know that we are …

Updates on federal orders and actions

We understand that this week’s significant activity related to federal executive orders has raised questions about the impacts on employees, research projects, units and students. The Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) has formed a Federal Updates Working Group to monitor any …

Welcome to the Spring Semester

I wish you all a warm welcome back from a well-deserved winter break! It is only by taking care of ourselves – and each other – that we can fulfill our mission of educating students, conducting life-changing research and serving …

Voices of Respect: Free Speech Rights & Limits

As our spring semester begins, we want to remind the campus community of key expectations for behavior around free speech and free expression. UWM supports safe and lawful free speech and expression, but our university also must ensure the physical …

UWM Wrapped – Holiday Edition

Dear Panther Family, In 2024, we opened our new chemistry building, hosted more than 350 concerts and performances and cheered for our student athletes at more than 90 home games, meets and matches. What else did we do? Watch our UWM …

Grounded in Gratitude

Dear Employees, Students and Friends, As we approach the end of our fall semester, I want to take a moment and reflect on the many positive elements that bring us all together. I feel grateful that we are united by …

UWM denounces anti-Palestinian messages  

Dear UWM Community,  UWM was alerted to email messages directed to a student organization that included intimidating and hostile language regarding Palestinians. UWM strongly denounces these anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab and Islamophobic messages and any behavior based in Islamophobia or that targets …

Budget updates and strategic planning

Dear UWM Colleagues,  I hope your semester is off to a rewarding and energizing start. Today, I want to update you on our budget situation and the steps we are taking to strengthen our campus for the future.   Refreshed 2030 …

Important information about Title VI protections on campus 

Dear UWM community,   We recognize that the tragic conflict in the Middle East is a source of pain, sorrow and distress for many in our community. As we near the one-year mark of this ongoing crisis, we understand and respect …