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UWM alum Kulwicki honored with ‘thinkerspace’ as he enters NASCAR Hall of Fame
As NASCAR is honoring Alan Kulwicki with induction to its hall of fame, UWM is honoring its alum with plans to create a collaboration and creativity space to honor his legacy.
Gift of life: How a young UWM alum helped save a child
Kristian Vaughn got tested as a liver donor for the child of a family friend. When the child received a liver from elsewhere, Vaughn made a decision that gave a little girl he didn’t know a chance to live.
Alumni association to honor 24 grads and corporate partner
It’s officially awards season at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On Friday, Oct. 12, 24 remarkable UWM alumni and one corporate partner will be honored during an awards ceremony at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.
Letson to appear on UFC television show beginning Aug. 29
UWM alumna Leah Letson will display her fighting prowess in front of the entire nation as one of 16 UFC hopefuls on “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters.” The show, in its 28th season, will debut on Aug. 29 on FS1.
UWM pioneer honored at graduation
Kenneth Germanson is a longtime labor leader, journalist and community activist who was one of a group of students who advocated for the formation of a four-year public university in Milwaukee in the late 1940s.
Here are 11 more UWM alumni you should know
From Satya Nadella to Kimberley Motley, from Willem Dafoe to Trixie Mattel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students have used their education to make their mark on the world.
‘Dreamer’ UWM grad finds purpose in helping other undocumented students
Brought to the U.S. from Mexico at age 11, 2017 UWM grad Cinthia Téllez has persevered through setbacks and become a voice for undocumented students. Now, she faces new uncertainty with the potential end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
UWM alum educates and entertains at zoo’s sea lion show
Kelly Kamrath began working at the Milwaukee County Zoo as an intern before graduating from UWM in 1996 with a degree in biology. Two decades later, she’s still working with the seals and sea lions to educate and inform.
Alum goes out to the old ball game – every day
UWM alum Mike Kennedy has a dream job for a sports junkie: manager of communications and publications for the Minnesota Twins. “I come to a professional baseball field every day for work. That’s pretty sweet.”
A planner of 1960 homecoming celebrates UWM’s modern one
Wayne Youngquist, one of the main architects of UWM’s 1960 homecoming festivities, reflects on what it meant to an institution in its formative years.