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 …

Account Deactivation Scam

Scammers like to target UWM students at the beginning of the semester. Currently, the most common type of scam at UWM is Account Deactivation Scams. These scams involve multiple steps to gain access to your UWM account. Here’s what you …

Where Can You Use or Loan Computers?

Need a computer? UWM offers various options for students in need of a computer including: Campus Computer Labs (CCL’s) feature a wide variety of software required for coursework. Additionally, CCL’s can be accessed remotely by students. Find more information about …

Prepare your work devices for the fall semester!

Make sure your devices are ready for the semester and check the following items off your to-do list:  For instructors: For more detailed instructions on how to complete this checklist, visit our website.  If you need assistance regarding this topic, please …

JMP Licensing Model Update at UWM

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is transitioning from JMP Pro to the new JMP Student Edition for all academic use, including on-campus machines. As part of this change, JMP now uses a user-based licensing model. To use JMP Student Edition at …

ArcGIS Pro Licensing Change

Starting July 2, 2025, UWM will transition its ArcGIS Pro licensing model. This change aligns with Esri’s updated licensing framework and is designed to enhance flexibility and access. Under the new model, users will be required to sign in with …

ArcGIS Desktop – Discontinued

Starting July 1, 2025, ArcGIS Desktop will be officially discontinued at UWM, in alignment with Esri’s phase-out plan. This means new installations and license renewals for ArcMap and related applications (like ArcCatalog) will no longer be supported on campus. Students …