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UWM alum Dafoe to make ‘SNL’ debut
Willem Dafoe’s long, illustrious acting career has taken him from the stages of UW-Milwaukee to now, finally, the famed 30 Rock stage of “Saturday Night Live.”
History alum forges cultural connections at Luxembourg museum
The repository of Luxembourg American history is located, curiously enough, in Belgium, a small town 35 miles north of Milwaukee.
Alumni make their mark from Hollywood to Mars
UWM alumni improve the world in ways big and small, ranging from sports to business to entertainment and beyond. Here are a few.
Engineering alum helps shape structures throughout Wisconsin and Midwest
John Kissinger started his building career in the sandbox. He went on to help build such iconic Midwestern structures as the Wisconsin Center, the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Chicago’s McCormick Place West addition and the renovation of Lambeau Field.
UWM alum named Wauwatosa police chief
James MacGillis, who earned his master’s degree in administrative leadership/adult education from UWM, was named police chief for the City of Wauwatosa on July 1.
UWM alum’s organization wins award
Jacarrie Kicks for Kids, an organization founded by UWM School of Education alum Jacarrie Carr, was the winner of the Morning Blend Gives Back with Bank Five Nine award this month.
Alum’s childhood dreams took him all the way to Mars
As a boy, Darian Dixon was fascinated by the stars and planets, but could hardly imagine it as more than a dream. Now, he plays an important role in mankind’s exploration there.
‘Off the charts’ instincts help Varsho defy long odds and make major leagues
As an undersized catcher coming out of high school, Daulton Varsho received only two Division 1 scholarship offers. Just seven years after taking UWM’s offer, he took the field as a major league player.
Hijabs and hoops: UWM alum helps Salam School shatter stereotypes
Kassidi Macak coaches the girls basketball team at Salam School in Milwaukee. One of the few all-Muslim female high school teams in the country, the squad has attracted national attention.
UWM Alumni House sold to Andy Nunemaker for renovation as private residence
The UW System Board of Regents on behalf of UW-Milwaukee has sold a former private residence, recently known as the UWM Alumni House, to a Milwaukee businessman, Andy Nunemaker, for $1.8 million.