Freshwater Collaborative awards UWM nearly $1 million
The seven funded projects that will increase research and training opportunities for students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including contaminants such as PFAS.
News in Brief
Two U.S. senators get first-hand look at UWM’s energy research
Two U.S. senators recently received an up-close look at the federally funded, collaborative research being done between UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science and Badger Technology Group.
Student Union to partially reopen on Aug. 7
The UWM Student Union will partially reopen on Monday, Aug. 7, offering public access to the Panther Shop, Books by eCampus, TechStore and PantherCard Office. The UW Credit Union will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Parts of the Union will still be closed due to HVAC system and construction work, with some areas on the […]
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute extended through 2028
UWM, Marquette and Northwestern Mutual will commit a total of $35 million to the groundbreaking institute over the next five years, building on nearly $40 million invested since its inception in 2018.
Tower removed from roof of Sandburg Hall
The radio tower, which was more than 200 feet tall, was airlifted in sections from Sandburg’s roof to the nearby Chapman/Enderis parking lot.
Norway knocks Philippines and UWM alums out of World Cup
The No. 12 ranked team in the world overwhelmed the Philippine squad 6-0. Olivia and Chandler McDaniel, both 2020 graduates of UWM, played for the Philippines, which was the first ever from the country to qualify for a World Cup.
Rehbein appointed director of Community Design Solutions at UWM
CDS provides preliminary design and planning services to underserved communities, nonprofit agencies and municipalities in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.
Two UWM faculty members selected as Teaching Fellows & Scholars
The University of Wisconsin System has selected Hilary Snow and Megan Orcholski of UWM as 2023-2024 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars.
UWM is a partner in a new CDC national center for wastewater surveillance
The Wisconsin Wastewater Surveillance Program joins just three other Centers of Excellence in the country. The WWSP was a pioneer during the COVID-19 pandemic in developing and applying wastewater-based surveillance for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
UWM administrators note progress and urgent needs on building projects
Several important building projects at UWM are well underway and nearing completion, but several others are urgently needed, UWM officials told the UW System Board of Regents Capital Planning and Budget Committee on Thursday.