{"id":1834,"date":"2026-06-23T09:49:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/?page_id=1834"},"modified":"2026-08-28T10:59:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:59:04","slug":"inauguration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inauguration of Thomas Gibson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">The Inauguration of Thomas Gibson<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">In the spirit of &#8220;Always Dream Bigger,&#8221; the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee community will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Thomas Gibson as UWM\u2019s 10th chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-friday-september-25-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h2 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Friday, September 25, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-11-a-m\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mt-10\">11 a.m.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/uwm-seal-logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"UWM Seal Logo\" class=\"wp-image-1958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/uwm-seal-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/uwm-seal-logo.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send your congratulations or upload a file with your greeting to Chancellor Gibson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/?page_id=2027&amp;preview=1&amp;_ppp=46a55cde0a\" rel=\"\">Send Congratulations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-u-mt-20\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 id=\"h-ceremony\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWM&#8217;s Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts<br>2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<h3 id=\"h-reception\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reception will immediately follow at the UWM Student Union, Wisconsin Conference Center, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 id=\"h-inauguration-week-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\">Inauguration Week Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-sleep-better-dream-bigger\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/sleep-better-dream-bigger-2\/\">Sleep Better, Dream Bigger<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 22<br>12:30 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1980\">Fireside Lounge, UWM Student Union<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Big dreams start with taking care of yourself. You will walk away from this fun and interactive sleep event with new ideas and resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-inaugu-roll-roller-disco-party\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/inaugu-roll-roller-disco-party\/\">Inaugu-Roll: Roller Disco Party<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 22<br>7 &#8211; 9 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1962A\">Spaights Plaza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for throwback roller skating games, prizes, and plenty of mac &amp; cheese pizza. This is a roller disco party you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-panther-women-s-soccer\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/uwm\/buy\/WomensSoccer\">Panther Women\u2019s Soccer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-panther-women-s-soccer\">September 24<br>6 p.m.<br>Engelmann Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Cheer on your Panthers as they take on the Oakland Golden Grizzles!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-drone-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/event-submission\/event\/drone-show\/\">Drone Show<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 24<br>8:15 p.m.<br>Engelmann Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a sky-high celebration as hundreds of drones light up the night sky with formations inspired by iconic UWM and Milwaukee images.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-uwm-doors-open-milwaukee\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/event\/uwmdoorsopenmke\/\">UWM Doors Open Milwaukee<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 26<br>10 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/\">UWM Campus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Explore labs, get behind-the-scenes access and visit with local makers during&nbsp;this&nbsp;new campus showcase held in partnership with Historic Milwaukee Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-book-drive-for-k-8-schools\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/set\/event\/book-drive-for-k-8-kids\/\">Book Drive for K-8 Schools<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August 20 &#8211; September 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">UWM is organizing a book drive for Hartford Avenue University School and Lloyd Barbee School. We hope to collect 300 books, and on Sept. 22, the books will be delivered to both schools where UWM volunteers will have the chance to read a book to kindergartners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Will the ceremony be open to the campus community?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We will share more details later this summer on how to get a ticket.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Will the ceremony be livestreamed?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Will media have access?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Media outlets interested in covering the inauguration are asked to email <a href=\"mailto:media-services-team@uwm.edu\">media-services-team@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What security should I expect?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhanced security protocols will be in place for the inauguration. These measures will likely include, but are not limited to, credentialing, street closures, screening and an increased security presence in and around event areas. Guests are encouraged to allow extra time for arrival, follow posted signage and comply with instructions from event staff and public safety personnel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where do I park?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees may park in the <a href=\"https:\/\/modii.app\/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee\/area\/2293?sortBy=az\">Union Garage<\/a>, which is connected to the Student Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I&#8217;m interested in hotel accommodations. Which hotels are recommended?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.druryhotels.com\/visit-milwaukee-promotion\">Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown<\/a><\/strong><br>700 N. Water St., Milwaukee<br>Phone: 414-224-7864<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rate:<\/strong> $189\/night, plus applicable taxes.&nbsp;<br><strong>Reservation Information:<\/strong> Guests may book online through Drury Hotels or call 1-800-325-0720 and reference Group Number 10194654.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/mkemdgi-hilton-garden-inn-milwaukee-downtown\/\">Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown<\/a><\/strong><br>611 N. Broadway, Milwaukee<br>Phone: 414-271-6611<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rate:<\/strong> $219\/night, plus applicable taxes.<br><strong>Reservation Information:<\/strong> Guests may reserve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/book\/reservation\/rooms\/?ctyhocn=MKEMDGI&amp;arrivalDate=2026-09-23&amp;departureDate=2026-09-27&amp;groupCode=UW1&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink\">through this link<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thetradehotel.com\/\">The Trade Hotel, Autograph Collection<\/a><br>The Official Hotel of Deer District<\/strong><br>420 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee<br>Phone: 414-644-0080<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rate:<\/strong> $269\/night, plus applicable taxes.&nbsp;<br><strong>Reservation Information:<\/strong> Guests may reserve <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.marriott.com%2Fresview2%3Fid%3D1784663805605%26key%3DGRP%26app%3Dresvlink&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clangrs%40uwm.edu%7C173a416c4ad54afe11f108df02049681%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639231890866088296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AjRuVlkazexrN0O%2FdojLzoKLRck6mkhffpxNCyhXwoU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">through this link<\/a>.<br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Whom should I contact for more information?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions, please contact Carolina Svendsen, Office of the Chancellor, at <a href=\"mailto:carolina@uwm.edu\">carolina@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Regalia\u00a0Information<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chancellor&#8217;s Inauguration Platform Party wears regalia&nbsp;on stage. Regalia is rented for those who do not own regalia. If you do not own&nbsp;regalia, please email your height, weight, highest degree and highest degree-granting institution to Tammy Howard at <a href=\"mailto:tammyh@uwm.edu\">tammyh@uwm.edu<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please submit information by July 17.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-tzne7u\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-tzne7u\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_Chancellor.jpg\" alt=\"Play video\" class=\"wp-image-1982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_Chancellor.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_Chancellor-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>Watch Chancellor Gibson answer <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fg0PLgCB7ro\">25 questions posed by students<\/a>. (UWM Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption>        <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-tzne7u\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                                    <iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fg0PLgCB7ro\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"YouTube video player\"><\/iframe>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 id=\"h-get-to-know-chancellor-gibson\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\">Get to Know Chancellor Gibson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas Gibson believes higher education empowers people to dream bigger. With a background in academic affairs, student affairs and the classroom, he believes universities have a moral obligation to help students achieve their goals and realize their potential. A first-generation college graduate and the first in his family to earn a doctoral degree, Chancellor Gibson understands the transformative power of education. With an eye on the future, he is leading UWM to be a model of a public-serving research university grounded in access, research and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/about\/#tab-ztok-full-biography\" rel=\"\">Full Biography<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/about\/photos\/\" rel=\"\">Downloadable Photos<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-my-60\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\" id=\"h-chancellor-s-first-year\">Chancellor&#8217;s First Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-slider uwm-p-slider--dots-outside\"><div class=\"uwm-p-slider--base\"><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Cheering.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with students cheering in the stands at a basketball game.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with students cheering in the stands at a basketball game.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>Chancellor Gibson and Pounce join enthusiastic students to cheer on the men\u2019s basketball team. (UWM Photo\/Elora Hennessey)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Length-of-Service-Awards.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with three employees being recognized for their years of service\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with three employees being recognized for their years of service\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>Employees celebrating 35 years of service strike a pose with Chancellor Gibson. (UWM Photo\/Elora Hennessey)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Coffee-with-Students.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson talks with students who are sitting around tables.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson talks with students who are sitting around tables.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>Chancellor Gibson listens as students share their priorities for a new school year. (UWM Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/WUWM.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson sits in the WUWM studio with David Lee.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson sits in the WUWM studio with David Lee.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>Each month, Chancellor Gibson and WUWM Station Manager David Lee highlight one aspect of the university on the UWM Chancellor\u2019s Report radio show and podcast. (UWM Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Dance-class.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with dozens of students who are in a dance class.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson stands with dozens of students who are in a dance class.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>Dance students get a surprise visit from Chancellor Gibson. (UWM Photo\/Kari Pink)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Harriell.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson talks with faculty member and poet Derrick Harriell, in a bookstore with books behind them.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson talks with faculty member and poet Derrick Harriell, in a bookstore with books behind them.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>English Professor Derrick Harriell shares with Chancellor Gibson how hip-hop music influences his writing. (UWM Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Board-of-Regents.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Gibson speaks from behind a podium, with an American flag in the background.\" title=\"Chancellor Gibson speaks from behind a podium, with an American flag in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"\/><figcaption>\u201cMilwaukee is our classroom,\u201d Chancellor Gibson tells the Board of Regents in June 2026. (UWM Photo\/Troye Fox)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 id=\"h-get-to-know-uwm\" class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\">Get to Know UWM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg wp-block-paragraph\">At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, our students are driven to improve the world around them. Through top academic programs in the arts, health, technology and more, students develop in-demand skills and dive into cutting-edge research. They gain hands-on experience working with businesses and community organizations in the city. As alumni, they use what they\u2019ve learned to make our lives and our world better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduation\/commencement\/commencement-program\/2026-may-commencement-program\/a-quick-history-of-uwm\/\" rel=\"\">UWM History<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-t2xmdd\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-t2xmdd\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_research-lab.jpg\" alt=\"Play video\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_research-lab.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/687\/2026\/06\/Inauguration-site_research-lab-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>Professor Xiaohua Peng works in her biochemistry lab with undergraduate student Julia. More than 1,000 students participate in undergraduate research at UWM each year. 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