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 …

Spring Town Hall Recap

Dear Colleagues,   Last week, I led a Town Hall for all UWM employees. I invite you to watch it yourself to learn all that was discussed. I was joined by Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire, who addressed enrollment trends …

March 4, 2025 Town Hall for UWM Employees

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone, Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs Robin Van Harpen and Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire give updates and answer questions about issues affecting UWM.

Marketing & Communications Update

Dear Colleagues, I write to inform you that Vice Chancellor for Marketing, Communications & University Relations (MarComm) Liv Hwang is resigning from UWM. MarComm includes the following units: We are grateful for Liv’s commitment and service to UWM. As vice …