Hired before graduation, UWM students get a head start on their careers

These May 2018 graduates are kicking off their careers as they finish their degrees. Classwork was only part of these students’ successes. Many took internships at local businesses, developed relationships with professionals and tailored their experience to the type of career they sought. Each of these students is entering a career directly related to their […]

UWM Spiral Garden wins prestigious landscape award

The UWM Spiral Garden and Power Plant Cistern Project conceived by architecture professor Jim Wasley has been honored by the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Wisconsin Chapter with the group’s 2018 award for landscape projects costing $500,000 or less.

UWM instructors mentor and inspire students

Teaching at UWM isn’t limited to the classroom. The 1,600 faculty members and instructors at UWM mentor students and provide additional learning opportunities through research, service work in the community and extracurricular activities. In this slideshow, we invite you to meet a few of our 25,000-plus students and the teachers who have inspired them.

Students geek out for Geek Week

Geek Week — UWM’s annual exploration and celebration of all things geeky — drew participants with more than 25 events spanning the range from silly to informational. 

UWM Drag Show an LGBT+ cultural celebration

The UWM Drag Show was a party on Feb. 24 at the Miller High Life Theatre. More than 1,800 people came from all around Wisconsin to take part in the experience. Drag kings, drag queens and musical performers along with audience members participated in the 19th annual show, one of the largest in the Midwest. […]

UWM’s year in photos 2017

2017 was a busy year on campus. Students worked hard toward their degrees while researchers conducted world-changing research in their fields. UWM welcomed new students and congratulated graduating ones. UWM’s photographers were busy capturing as much of the university’s story as possible. With 14 schools and colleges and over 25,000 students spanning UWM’s historic campus, […]

December grads get a head start on their careers

These December 2017 UWM graduates worked hard to break into their fields. Many worked their way up through the companies they’ve been hired at, got professional experience through internships or mastered the art of networking during their time at UWM. Some knew exactly what they wanted to do and took advantage of their programs to […]

Student Union offers plenty of meal choices

The Union has 11 food vendors that offer everything from quick snacks to full meals for students, staff and UWM visitors. Many vendors offer customizable options and accommodate for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. For more information about on-campus food options, including nutrition and dietary information, visit the Restaurant Operations website.

Undergraduate research provides hands-on learning opportunities

Undergraduate research allows students to work directly with UWM professors who are world-class experts in their fields. They learn about the research process, and many gain experience using scientific equipment. For many, the work helps them refine their career goals and get valuable hands-on experience. UWM provides more than 750 undergraduate research opportunities each year […]