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 …

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 …

Beware of Job Scams

As the fall semester settles in, many UWM students may be looking for jobs – and scammers are looking for their next victim. Here are some signs that a job offer email may be a scam: Always be skeptical of …

Staying Safe from Phishing

Phishing is a form of social engineering where a scammer pretends to be a trusted person or organization to trick you into sharing information. If successful, scammers can steal data, install malware, or lock systems.  Phishing can be hard to identify, but here …

New PAWS Login Page

On Oct. 30, 2025, the PAWS login page will be updated with a fresh look (see image below). The functionality will remain the same, proceed to login as you usually would. Additionally, please use the new web address, uwm.edu/paws, when …

3 Ways to Stay Safe Online

Small safety steps can make a huge difference with your online safety. Protect yourself and UWM from online threats with these three steps:  For more information about these topics, please visit our cybersecurity webpage. If you need assistance, please contact the UWM Help Desk. 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity awareness refers to the understanding and protection of online information. This includes knowing what different types of online threats are, how to protect your information online, and how to keep UWM cyber secure. The month of October is dedicated to bringing awareness to key cybersecurity topics and helping …