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 …

UWM Earns R1 Status for Fourth Time

Dear Campus Community,   I am thrilled to announce that UW-Milwaukee has once again earned R1 (Research 1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.   This is the fourth time in a row UWM has been counted among …

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 …

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 …