Campus & Community
UWM welcomes thousands during Doors Open Milwaukee
More than 10,000 people visited 40-plus sites at the university on Saturday, a resounding success for UWM’s first year as presenting sponsor for the 16th annual citywide event.
‘Let us always, always dream bigger’
The UW-Milwaukee community, and the larger community beyond, gathered together last week for the inauguration of Chancellor Thomas Gibson.
Gibson sets course for future as he’s inaugurated as UWM’s 10th chancellor
Gibson acknowledged the honor and the responsibility of the position with a clarion call to Always Dream Bigger, the theme of his inauguration.
Meet the people behind the UWM Makers Market at Doors Open
The Makers Market is a highlight of Saturday’s UWM Doors Open Milwaukee. Located in Spaights Plaza, it features more than 50 local alumni, student and community makers, bakers, sculptors, jewelers and artists.
Students craft chancellor’s medallion and become part of UWM history
When Thomas Gibson is inaugurated as UW-Milwaukee’s 10th chancellor, part of the ceremony will connect a longstanding tradition with the hands-on work of a new generation of artists.
UWM programs perform well in latest U.S. News rankings
The undergraduate programs for nursing, business, psychology and computer science all placed among the best in the nation for 2027, and UW-Milwaukee’s overall ranking continued its steady climb.
Where the dreams begin: UWM students work similar jobs as Gibson did
Once upon a time, Chancellor Thomas Gibson wasn’t a chancellor, but a college student with hopes and aspirations like anyone else. On the eve of his inauguration, Gibson recently visited with some UWM student workers.
Student-built model shows UWM’s influence on Milwaukee skyline
The 8-foot by 12-foot 3D model brings to life the impact of the School of Architecture & Urban Planning on Milwaukee’s built environment. And it will be on display as part of Doors Open Milwaukee on Sept. 26.
UWM student finds that diving in and saying ‘hello’ opens doors
“The more I’ve talked to people, the more people knew my name and face and started referring me to things that they thought might be good opportunities,” said public health major Alana Fisher.
UW-Milwaukee welcomes largest first-year class in 17 years
The class includes 5,056 new undergrad students, including 3,903 first-year students and 1,153 transfer students. First-year student enrollment increased 0.7% over last year, while transfer enrollment grew 4.5%.