Miles of smiles light up the Class of 2019
Campus & Community
Two UWM faculty members named Wisconsin Academy Fellows
Kimberly Blaeser and J. Val Klump are among those recognized for 2020. They are the fourth and fifth UWM faculty members to be named as fellows since the program began in 1982.
UWM ranked among best online bachelor’s programs
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UWM’s online bachelor’s program 48th out of 353 schools in the United States.
UWM College of Health Sciences professor honored
The American Occupational Therapy Association has awarded Virginia Stoffel, associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at UWM, its highest honor.
Couple’s $1.5 million gift for UWM research vessel memorializes children
Sally Wilmeth and Terry Geurkink have committed $1.5 million for the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences’ new research vessel, the Maggi Sue. This gift is given in memory of the couple’s two children, Jenni and Kyle Geurkink.
UWM to host 250 students for seminars tied to Democratic convention
The Washington Center has selected the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as its university partner for the Campaign 2020: National Conventions seminar for the Democratic National Convention in July.
Milwaukee Urban League honors M-Cubed for educational leadership
The Milwaukee Urban League has recognized an initiative involving UWM for its work to boost student achievement and close equity gaps in Milwaukee.
UWM offers free application week Dec. 14-22
Prospective students will save the $50 application fee if they apply to UWM between Dec. 14 and 22. The university will waive the fee during its first free application week.
Demetrius Harris takes the less-traveled road to the NFL
UWM hasn’t had a varsity football team since 1974, but the university has an alum in the NFL. Former basketball player Demetrius Harris is a tight end for the Cleveland Browns.
With new security in place, early arrival encouraged for UWM commencement
Those who plan to attend UWM’s fall commencement Dec. 15 are being encouraged to arrive early because new Wisconsin Center District security screening procedures will likely slow the admittance process.
Presentation considers power of forgiveness in face of hate
Forgiveness in the face of violence and hate will be the focus of a talk at UWM that features a former white supremicist and the son of a man killed in a mass shooting in 2012 at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek.