Alumni
Choosing UWM: A full-circle Mother’s Day story
Priya Premnath came from India to study in the U.S. and Canada, then landed a job at UWM. It’s the same university where her mother studied as an international student some four decades ago.
The human lens: UWM alum turns untold stories into award-winning films
Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at UWM. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.
Love wins: Couples who found each other at UWM
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples to share their stories with us — how they met and what made them for fall each other.
2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact
A dozen winners will be honored in February at UWM’s 2026 Alumni Awards Evening, recognizing remarkable standouts who make new waves in the lives of countless people every day.
Varsho becomes first UWM alum to make it to the World Series
Daulton Varsho played a key role in helping the Toronto Blue Jays make it from last place in 2024 to baseball’s highest level in 2025.
UWM alum’s donations continue a legacy of educational support
Randy Grippe is donating $525,000 to the UWM Foundation, and even more to other area educational institutions, in honor of his late wife, Jane Dolan, and the couple’s lifelong passion for education.
UWM track reunion brings together generations of excellence
More than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered June 28 in Milwaukee’s Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery to share memories and catch up on each other’s lives.
UWM chancellor and Pounce engage with community, alum at BelAir Cantina
The visit, part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, highlighted the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by UWM alumni.
UWM alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game
The team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.
Second UWM baseball player makes majors, while the first makes a spectacular catch
A.J. Blubaugh became the second UWM baseball player to make it to the major leagues, a day after the first, Daulton Varsho, made a highlight-reel catch.