Make New Waves
There’s power in every idea.
Like a drop hitting the water’s surface, an idea creates ripples of change that can grow into waves of incredible impact.
At UW-Milwaukee, those ripples shape research that:
- Creates healthier communities
- Develops new technologies that fuel industries and improve lives
- Inspires vibrant artistry
- Answers big questions about life and our universe
The work done by our faculty, students, staff and alumni uplifts entire communities — from the shores of Lake Michigan to the far reaches of the globe. On this page, we invite you to learn how we’re making new waves.
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Discover Unstoppable Momentum
Fueled by Bold Vision
Students and professors come to UWM with audacious goals. They work tirelessly in classrooms, labs, studios and stages — and out in the community — to bring their visions to life.
For some, it’s a research question that leads to new medications, advances in renewable energy or solutions for people with mobility challenges. Others bring creative ideas that inspire powerful works of art, dance and music. What ties them together is a desire to build a better future — not only for themselves, but for all of us.
Meet Our Wave Makers
All Panthers share a common drive: to make life better for others. From first-year students to longtime faculty and alumni, we’re committed to improving our community — and the world beyond it.
- UWM alum and museum director sits at the helm of Great Lakes preservationKevin Cullen dug into maritime history while studying anthropology at UWM. Now, he explores the depths of Wisconsin’s Shipwreck Coast.
- UWM professor taps into AI to redefine how business students solve problemsDijo Alexander built a thriving career as a technology executive. At UWM, he teaches business students how to leverage AI to tackle a range of problems.
- UWM alum accelerates his dream through pre-pharmacy programIreoluwa Adams has always wanted to become a pharmacist. Thanks to UWM’s pre-pharmacy program, his goal is already within reach.
- UWM alum helps bilingual students build confidence in mathAs a middle school math teacher, UWM alum Lupe Serna helps her students feel more comfortable in the classroom.
- UWM graduate bridges the gap between technology and EnglishUWM graduate Alanda Jackson combined her passions with dual bachelor’s degrees in English and information science and technology.
- An idea worth wearing: UWM alum creates jewelry company based on an inclusive designEntrepreneur and UWM alum Kayla Lokker founded a jewelry company based on a new design that makes necklace clasps easier to remove.
- Layer by layer: UWM alum stitches scraps with stories to create her artArtist Evelyn Patricia Terry’s work is displayed in more than 500 collections worldwide. She transforms paper scraps and dolls into artwork that celebrates overlooked cultures and traditions.
- UWM professor is teaching a generation of students how to manage their moneyRebecca Neumann has spent decades helping UWM students and Milwaukee high schoolers take control of their financial futures.
- UWM urban planning professor paves the way for safer communitiesRobert Schneider is on a mission to make neighborhoods safer and more walkable — in Milwaukee and beyond.
- From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater researchHarvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
- UWM alum changes the game, one ASL broadcast at a timeInspired by Packers games with his Deaf father, Brice Christianson eventually founded a company that pairs American Sign Language with live sports coverage.
- Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical dataUWM biomedical engineering student Georgina Monese is tapping into AI to better predict medical surgery times.
