Department Updates

Geosciences Updates Come join UWM Geosciences for exploration and excitement at this year’s Darwin Day! When: Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lapham Hall Darwin Day is a public outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of …

What can you do with an urban studies major?

Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and knowledge they gained at UW-Milwaukee to their jobs, …

A family philosophy at UWM

Professor Joshua Spencer had an unusual student in his “Philosophy 358: Action, Will, and Freedom” class this semester: His mother. Spencer has frequently welcomed senior auditors in his classes over his years at UWM. Wisconsin residents who are 60 years …

Congratulations, graduates!

It’s the most wonderful time of year at a university: Graduation! UWM doled out more than 1,500 degrees at fall graduation on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, collected by happy graduates under the proud watch of parents, family and friends. Here’s …

UWM Planetarium has 60 reasons to celebrate

UWM has something to celebrate in 2026: The UWM Planetarium turns 60! Often recognized as a hidden gem on campus, the UWM Planetarium has been projecting the stars and planets onto its 30-foot dome since 1966, inspiring audiences to identify …

New math research opportunity trains mentors and mentees alike

UW-Milwaukee has a phenomenal undergraduate research program where students can learn from faculty and graduate student mentors. But how does a graduate student learn how to be a mentor? A new program in the Mathematical Sciences Department aims to educate …

Department Update

UWM hosts GIS Day The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Council hosted GIS Day @UWM at the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) on Nov. 21. One hundred people attended the keynote event, a panel on ‘Careers in GIS’ featuring four UWM alumni who offered advice for …

Neuroscience major helps students explore the workings of the brain

Four years ago, UW-Milwaukee debuted its neuroscience major. The first year, two students enrolled in the program. By the second year, there were 75 neuroscience majors. Now, there are over 150 – and that number is only growing. “There’s a …

Chancellor Gibson Greets Undergrad Researcher Shaun Harrington

Biochemistry major Shaun Harrington found his passion for research right here at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Hear how he got started in the lab — and why opportunities like the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program make a big …

What can you do with a mathematical sciences major?

Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and knowledge they gained at UW-Milwaukee to their jobs, …