A note to promote: Celebrating our people and powering what’s next

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 …

Upcoming changes to the leadership team

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 …

Welcome back to campus!

Dear Students, I hope you enjoyed your winter break and are ready for new adventures this semester. As the semester gets underway, campus is already busy with Winter Welcome, a series of events designed to help you reconnect with friends, meet …

A note to promote: Looking back and looking ahead

As we step into 2026, we celebrate the milestones of the past year and look forward to even greater achievements. Last fall, UWM welcomed its largest freshman class since 2011 and marked Chancellor Gibson’s first semester leading UWM. In December, …

UWM earns Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

I am thrilled to announce that UWM has once again been recognized by the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. This is the third time we have earned this designation since 2015, which reflects our ongoing commitment to our region.    This …

A rewind on a fantastic 2025

Dear Panther Community, I’m excited to share a look back at our amazing accomplishments in 2025. As we all hit the pause button and spend time with family and friends, take a moment to enjoy this retro rewind of a …

Update on administrative changes

Dear Colleagues, During my first 100 days at UWM, I met with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, board members, business leaders, elected officials and friends of UWM. These meetings have reinforced what I already knew — that UWMdelivers impactful outcomes for individuals, employers …

Important information about Title VI protections on campus

Dear UWM Community, At UWM, we are committed to fostering a campus where every individual feels respected, safe and supported.  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act plays a vital role in protecting our values by prohibiting certain forms of discrimination. Understanding how Title VI applies to our …

UWM researchers are making waves in our community and the world beyond

At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we’re committed to improving lives in Southeastern Wisconsin and around the world. From the edge of Lake Michigan, we take drops of ideas to create ripples of innovation and discovery. We make new waves in research. Our …