Alumni
Soon to graduate at 72, student reflects on the life lessons she’s learned
JoAnne Potter is 72 years old. That makes her among a very small group of older seniors working on a bachelor’s degree at UWM, and almost certainly the oldest student ever in the Honors College.
A Packers fan in Chicagoland: UWM alum shines as Chicago sports journalist
As a Wisconsin native who was raised on Packers football, Kaitlin Sharkey is working in the heart of enemy territory. Sharkey is a sports reporter and anchor for WGN TV, primarily covering the Bears.
UWM alums recognized with ‘40 Under 40’ honors
Graduates of UWM are leaders in every aspect of civic life. Here are a few who have made their mark early in their careers and will be recognized March 18 by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Klappa surprised with lifetime achievement award at UWM alumni event
Eleven other alums and university partners were honored at the annual event, which recognizes alumni and friends of UWM for their career achievements and their impact on their communities and the university.
For these couples, love bloomed at UWM
One of our favorite annual traditions is the Valentine’s Day photo gallery. Check out this year’s edition, where eight couples tell us their stories of meeting and falling in love at UWM.
UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees
The UWM Alumni Association has announced its 2024 roster of awardees, which includes 11 UWM alumni and partners. The awards ceremony will be at the Pfister Hotel on Friday, Feb. 23.
UWM administrators and alums make list of top 100 power brokers
UWM is well represented on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s list of top 100 power brokers in Milwaukee for 2024. Three UWM officials and numerous alumni made the list, which the newspaper compiles annually.
Alums still thrilled by ‘once-in-a-lifetime, surreal’ World Cup experience
Olivia and Chandler McDaniel, 2020 UWM alums, played integral parts in the Philippines’ historic World Cup run and attempt to qualify for the Olympics.
UWM grad’s ghost walk tours bring history to life
Allison Jornlin is a writer, ghost hunter and, in her words, a professional weirdo. She’s also the tour developer for a family business that takes guests on haunted history tours of cities in seven states and Puerto Rico.
It’s not quite CSI, but state crime lab is rewarding work for chemistry alum
When law enforcement wants to know whether illegal drugs are involved in a potential crime, they turn to analysts like Lexie Lanphere.