Spring 26 Student Technology Recommendations

Our student technology recommendations have general guidelines for Windows devices, Apple devices, and internet speeds.  Depending on your intended major, your school or college may have specific technology guidelines that do not align with the general recommendations. Talk to your advisor about possible …

Spring 2026 Lecture Capture & Light Board Training

Classroom Services is offering Lecture Capture and Light Board training webinars this semester. Learn to use these classroom tools, get a chance to speak with a member of the Classroom Services team and have your questions answered before the semester …

Tech Timeout starts January 23

UWM Tech Timeout for the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester begins on Friday, January 23, at 12:01 am and ends Monday, February 2, at 11:59 pm.  What is Tech Timeout? Tech Timeout refers to a timeframe when University IT Services will not …

2026 Visitor WiFi Password Update

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the UWM Visitor WiFi password will change to panthers26. For security purposes, the password for the UWM Visitor WiFi network is updated every year. This network is for UWM visitors — guests visiting campus who …

January 2026: New Outlook Experience

Starting January 2026, the new Outlook for Windows experience will be enabled for all users across the university. This update brings a modern interface, improved performance, and enhanced features designed to make your email and calendar experience more consistent across devices and …

LinkedIn Learning in Workday

All UWM students and employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. It offers over 15,000 courses and is designed for easy online learning across all devices. For UWM employees, access to LinkedIn Learning has recently transitioned to Workday. Please review …

Try Copilot Chat in Outlook

Copilot chat in Outlook helps you stay organized and efficient by using AI to manage your email inbox and calendar. Simple prompts can help you summarize long email threads, draft replies, and schedule meetings. To use Copilot Chat in Outlook, …

Upcoming PantherList Changes

UWM IT is preparing for the launch of a new version of our PantherList email system in 2026. In preparation for that change, any PantherList mailing lists that have not been utilized in the last two calendar years will be disabled on December 2, 2025.  This change applies to any PantherList that has not had a post in over 2 years …

Watch out for Spam Texts and Calls

Spam texts, known as smishing, and spam phone calls, known as vishing, are tactics used by scammers to trick you into sharing personal information or opening malicious links. Here are some signs of spam texts and calls: If you receive …

New PAWS login page debuts Oct. 30

On Oct. 30, the PAWS login page will be updated with a fresh look (see image above). The functionality will remain the same, proceed to login as you usually would. Additionally, please use the new web address, uwm.edu/paws, when navigating to …