UWM alum working to help U.S. Olympians be their best
Mike Clark, who earned a doctorate from UWM, has been providing psychological services to athletes ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, and will continue doing so during and afterward.
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New master’s degree in Connected Systems Engineering prepares students to ‘future proof’ their careers
UWM is now enrolling students for the fall launch of a first-of-its-kind program in Wisconsin that combines engineering, business and data science with real-world applications in advanced manufacturing.
UWM announces best fundraising year yet
UWM has announced its highest fundraising year in the history of the university. More than 5,000 donors gave a total of $46.1 million to the UWM Foundation, which supports UWM. The previous record, set in 2018, was $38.6 million.
UWM alum uses art to promote mental health awareness across the country
The work of Peck grad Sarah McGinnis can be found on Kleenex boxes and showcased in Target stores nationwide. For McGinnis, it’s a project that not only touches the lives of others but also reflects her own journey with mental health.
UWM baseball player chosen in major league draft
Owen Rice, a pitcher, was chosen in the 20th round on Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming the 26th UWM player selected by a Major League organization in program history.
UWM athletes winning in the classroom too
The UWM women’s tennis team won a Horizon League award for having the highest GPA of any team in the conference. Across all of UWM, 105 student athletes posted a GPA of 3.8 or higher this past spring.
UWM Archives creates interactive online exhibit of presidential visits to Milwaukee
Just in time for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the UWM Archives have created an online exhibit, “Milwaukee Meets Washington,” showcasing the many times presidents and presidential candidates have visited the city.
UWM alum honored with ESPN sports humanitarian award
Brice Christianson is being honored with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE award, which will be presented July 10 in Hollywood, and featured July 11 on ESPN programming as part of the 2024 ESPYs.
Mone announces final year as chancellor and return to teaching after Spring 2025
Chancellor Mark Mone announced today that he is stepping down as chancellor of UWM, effective July 1, 2025, and returning to his professorship with the Lubar College of Business.
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute: The promise of corporate-academic partnerships
In 2018, three influential local organizations – Northwestern Mutual, Marquette and UWM – united to form NMDSI with a shared focus on the ever-evolving and dynamic domains of data science and AI.