Campus & Community
UWM ranked as best in Milwaukee, and best value
The report from Research.com also ranked UWM No. 1 on the 2026 list of Best Value Colleges in Milwaukee and Most Affordable Colleges in Milwaukee, and ranked No. 2 on Best Colleges in Wisconsin.
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.
Architecture and urban planning student draws up plans to make a difference
UW-Milwaukee dual master’s student Dulce Carreno is pursuing her dream of becoming an architect committed to community.
UWM researchers ranked among top 2% in the world
More than five dozen UWM scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.
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 recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards
Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the UWM community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.
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 celebrates campus sustainability month
The Office of Sustainability offers several ways to get involved, including Campus Sustainability Week, a new plastic film recycling program and the Panther Pails composting program.
Consider the zombie: Imaginative scenarios help high school students tackle college-level academics
UWM hosted 140 students taking part in UWM’s dual-enrollment program for an event that gave the students insight into college life and the power of language while building confidence in their academic and communication skills.
Civil dialogue project aims to foster greater understanding
Organizers hope the Renewing Our Civic Culture initiative can encourage respectful dialogue across differing perspectives to help to bridge divides, reduce polarization and foster empathy.