UWM launches Milwaukee Tuition Promise for Fall 2024
The program is modeled after the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, which only funded the cohort of students starting classes in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
News in Brief
NASA scientist to discuss the women who made space discoveries on Sept. 26
Michelle Thaller will speak at UWM about how discoveries made by largely overlooked women led to our current understanding of dead stars, dark matter and the end of everything.
UWM programs score high in U.S. News & World Report rankings
The undergraduate nursing program at UW-Milwaukee is among the top 10% of universities nationwide in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Research partnership uses data science to look at household wealth and homeownership
Home values appreciate more slowly for lower-income, minority and female homeowners. That’s one finding in a recent research project by a team from UWM, funded by the MGIC.
Student parent success to be celebrated in September
September is the traditional month when students head back to school. It’s also a time when some of their parents return to school too.
UWM earns two top Military Friendly rankings
The university earned gold status for its efforts to foster welcoming environments for military and veteran students, and earned top 10 status for being welcoming and supporting for military spouses, ranking No. 6 in the country.
UWM makes list of best universities in the Midwest
The Princeton Review has again named UW-Milwaukee as one of the best universities in the region in its 2024 “Best Midwest” ranking.
UWM Research Foundation awards $180,000 in new Catalyst Grants
Advancements in electric vehicle battery packs, lithium extraction methods and cancer treatment are among the projects funded through the UWM Research Foundation’s Catalyst Grant program this year.
UWM’s realignment of schools and colleges now in effect
As of July 1, 2023, several of UWM’s schools and colleges have been realigned to leverage relationships among various disciplines and benefit from administrative efficiencies.
Braun named Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in College Sports
Women Leaders in College Sports has named UWM Director of Athletics Amanda Braun as its NCAA Division 1 Nike Executive of the Year.