UWM Alumni Association names winners for 2025 Alumni Awards Evening
UWM will celebrate a dynamic group of accomplished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening, set for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel.
News in Brief
UWM Research Foundation awards bridge grants to UWM-related companies
The Bridge Grant Program invests in new companies of UWM faculty, staff and students that have licensed intellectual property from the research foundation.
UWM wins export achievement award
The 2024 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards recognize Wisconsin businesses and organizations for their success in growing exports and advancing the state’s reputation in international markets.
Panther Prowl raises $20,000 for student scholarships
This year’s fundraising total pushes the total amount collected to nearly $600,000 over the past 20 years.
UWM launches Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice
The center, housed within UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the lasting impact of racially segregated placemaking, with a particular focus on Milwaukee.
Jewelry exhibition event to feature legal analyst, Watergate prosecutor
Jill Wine-Banks, who has become known not only for her legal expertise but also for the symbolic pins she wears on-air, will discuss the stories behind her famous jewelry pieces at the Oct. 24 event.
UWM achieves milestone toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has become only the second four-year public university in Wisconsin to become an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution.
UWM and Hmong American Peace Academy announce program to bolster teacher workforce
The Grow Your Own Program aims to address teacher shortages in Milwaukee and diversify the teacher workforce. It will identify promising teachers while easing their path into a rewarding and impactful career.
UWM undergrad programs do well in latest U.S. News rankings
The undergraduate nursing program again placed high among the top programs in the country in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, as did business, psychology and computer science.
UWM Police, Hyundai to host antitheft software upgrade event
The software upgrade event will provide eligible Hyundai vehicles with anti-theft software developed to protect against the theft mode popularized on social media.