UWM alum Satya Nadella recognized by the White House for tech achievement
Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft and a 1990 master’s grad in computer science, was recently awarded the 2026 National Medals of Technology and Innovation
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Galambos named to national academies committee
Galambos’ work on the committee will be to plan two expert meetings on age-friendly hospitals and to examine the use of agentic artificial intelligence.
UWM opens Stritch Family Literacy Center to support local youth reading and writing skills
The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. UWM is picking up the program, which was previously housed at Cardinal Stritch University.
UWM ranked as best in Milwaukee, and best value
The report from Research.com also ranked UWM No. 1 on the 2026 list of Best Value Colleges in Milwaukee and Most Affordable Colleges in Milwaukee, and ranked No. 2 on Best Colleges in Wisconsin.
UWM professor wins award for gravitational science work
Patrick Brady, director of the Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, was given the American Physical Society’s 2026 Richard A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science, announced Wednesday.
UWM alum’s donations continue a legacy of educational support
Randy Grippe is donating $525,000 to the UWM Foundation, and even more to other area educational institutions, in honor of his late wife, Jane Dolan, and the couple’s lifelong passion for education.
Freshwater Collaborative awards UWM nearly $1 million
The awards will fund two projects to expand hands-on research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, address emerging contaminants like PFAS and strengthen career pathways in water-related fields.
UWM launches two new degree programs to meet industry demand and broaden access to engineering
The new offerings are both unique in Wisconsin. They are designed to meet workforce needs, attract new types of students, and to offer greater flexibility at every stage of a student’s educational journey.
UWM selects Switala as new police chief
He brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having served with the UWMPD since 2000 as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and acting and interim police chief.
UWM hurdler earns All-American honors at NCAA Championships
Natalie Block set a UWM record in the 400-meter hurdles Thursday at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., but fell just short of reaching the event finals.