Summer Hours (May 18–August 14, 2026):
The Graduate School Office will not offer in-person services on Fridays. Virtual support remains available during regular business hours, and in-person services continue Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. as usual. We’re always here to help!
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Nicole Sippy

  • Director of Development for Graduate Education, Development

Nicole establishes, manages and cultivates relationships with donors to help them accomplish their philanthropic goals. With Dean Gajdardziska, Nicole created The Graduate Student Excellence Fund, which has provided support for more than 150 advanced degree students in their research, coursework, and sharing discoveries with others in their field.

UWM's latest Graduate Student Impact Report