News from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
UWM students returned to campus and dove into the energy of Fall Welcome 2025. From s’mores at the Campus Campout to the Class Photo, Bradford Beach Day, a Lake Michigan Boat Cruise, Battle of the Bands and the annual Block Party — Panthers connected, explored and kicked off the year together. Welcome back, Panthers — […]
Graduates share how UWM empowered them to grow as scholars, leaders, creators and changemakers. Whether leading water projects with Engineers Without Borders, producing films in Korea, landing jobs at Duke, Saputo and Michael Baker International, or finding their voice as student ambassadors and researchers, these Panthers are redefining what’s possible. With courage, creativity and community […]
The UW-Milwaukee Class of 2024 is a testament to resilience, ambition and impact. Nine graduates share their journeys — from groundbreaking research in Hawaii and intensive Arabic studies in Jordan to rebuilding campus organizations and securing dream jobs at top companies. With six scholarship recipients among them, this class reflects the diverse achievements of Panthers […]
Members of the UW-Milwaukee Class of 2023 share their favorite memories, standout moments and advice for future Panthers. Congratulations, UWM Class of 2023! We’re Panther proud of you! #uwmgrad
Members of the UW-Milwaukee Class of 2023 share their favorite memories, standout moments and advice for future Panthers. Congratulations, UWM Class of 2023! We’re Panther proud of you! #uwmgrad
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 […]
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!
Nick Birschbach, a computer engineering major, learned about his internship with WEC Energy Group at a virtual career fair. “I’m an infrastructure intern on the cloud computing team. I’ve learned so much,” he says. “They’re patient with me and walk me through what I need to do. I feel like I can accomplish things and […]
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. […]
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 […]
