UWM alumnus and Milwaukee historian Clayborn Benson to serve as commencement speaker

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian Clayborn Benson will serve as the commencement speaker for UWM’s Spring 2026 graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the UWM Panther Arena. Benson will address graduates at both ceremonies and will receive an honorary degree during the 9 a.m. ceremony.   “Clayborn Benson is a distinguished […]

Premnath wins Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone cancer treatment and recovery

There’s no drug that reliably helps fractured or damaged bones regenerate. And, for patients recovering from bone cancer, the environment inside the body is working against healing. Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has received the 2026 Shaw Early Career Research Award to study a dual approach to bone cancer treatment and recovery. With […]