UWM alumnus creates new spaces, shaping Milwaukee

Matt Rinka (’97 BS Architectural Studies), founder and partner of RINKA, is a national architecture expert. His firm has received over 85 awards, including recognition as one of the best places to work in Milwaukee. RINKA has completed high profile projects, such as the Moderne, the Couture, the Milwaukee Bucks’ Deer District and Michels Corporation’s […]

UWM Celebrates Fall Welcome 2022

UW-Milwaukee welcomed students back to campus and kicked off a new school year with dozens of Fall Welcome events. Students participated in boat tours, tie-dye decorating, games, beach days, exploring Milwaukee, mindfulness walks, campfires and much more. Welcome back, Panthers. Here’s to a new year and new possibilities!

Geosciences major found endless support and hands-on opportunities at UWM

Jorge Acosta, a geosciences major from Illinois, says UWM’s undergraduate research and leadership opportunities have built his confidence and his resume. Through the UWM Roberto Hernández Center, Acosta was nominated to participate in a program for underrepresented students in geoscience called Go Forward, which led to a mentoring position and an internship in his field. […]

Marketing major chose UWM for big-name internships

Hope Voorhies, a marketing major from Lake Villa, Illinois, was recently hired before graduating from UW-Milwaukee. Voorhies decided to attend UWM because she wanted great internship opportunities that would build her resume. “I’ve had internships at Northwestern Mutual and for the Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks,” Voorhies says. “I also liked that UWM is in […]

M³ is transforming the future of Milwaukee through education

M³ (pronounced M-cubed) is transforming the future of our young people and Milwaukee communities through the power of public education by multiplying the impact of Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Together, we’re empowering students and families to build the future they want and deserve, and ensuring our young […]