Color guard at UWM military event

Programs

The Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) annually serves over 1,000 UWM military-related students.

MAVRC offers a safe, supportive environment for UW-Milwaukee’s current and former service members and their dependents to ensure a successful transition from military life to college, academic success, and career achievement. MAVRC achieves this through a variety of events and programs throughout the academic year, including workshops, support groups, networking opportunities, academic advising, and career planning sessions. These initiatives are designed to address the unique needs of military-related students and help them thrive in their educational and professional pursuits.

Signature Events

Military Graduation Ceremony
The military graduation ceremony is designed specifically for all military-related students: active duty, Guard, Reservists, and Veterans as well as graduating spouses and children of military servicemembers. This event features guest speakers and a reception. Veterans and service members receive a UWM Branch of Service graduation stole and a red, white, and blue honor cord. Spouses and children of military service members receive red, white, and blue honor cords presented by their service member.
Military and Veterans Ball
Kicking off Veteran’s Week, the Military and Veterans Ball is a yearly highlight for our military campus community. This formal gala features a wonderful evening of celebration, camaraderie, and connection for our military-related community featuring a plated dinner, guest speakers, and dancing. This event is sponsored by local businesses and is FREE to UWM military-related students and a guest. There is also a reduced rate for service members.
PROJECT 22 MKE
Project 22 MKE was inspired by two combat-wounded Veterans who rode their motorcycles from San Francisco to New York in a journey of hope to battle post-war challenges that lead to suicide and seek out healing in alternative forms of therapy. The UWM Project 22 MKE is a walk | run | ride that connects current military, veterans, and their families with wellness resources from the local community for the prevention and awareness of military suicide offering hope, healing, and remembrance.
Serving Those Who Served
During Veterans Week every November, UWM staff serve brunch to veterans who are studying or working at UWM, UWM veteran alumni, veterans in the local community and current service members. This buffet-style brunch is one of the ways UWM honors our veteran and military service members.

Upcoming Events

  • Music In The Garden
    Music In The Garden
    July 17, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Milwaukee War Memorial Center
    750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    Milwaukee WI, 53202
  • Music In The Garden
    Music In The Garden
    August 21, 2025, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Milwaukee War Memorial Center
    750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr.
    Milwaukee WI, 53202

UWM operates several different centers to support students in their academic, personal and professional growth, and we aim to enhance students’ knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. UWM is also dedicated to preparing our students to meet workforce demands at the regional, state and global levels. The services provided by these centers play a vital role in helping students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and collaborate more effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences. The centers regularly collaborate with each other and other campus units to provide exceptional programming and services to students, faculty, staff and the community. The centers and their programs and events are open to all students. Some programs and events may also be open to faculty, staff, and the community.