Board game tackles real-world problem of gerrymandering
Campus & Community
UWM Alumni House sold to Andy Nunemaker for renovation as private residence
The UW System Board of Regents on behalf of UW-Milwaukee has sold a former private residence, recently known as the UWM Alumni House, to a Milwaukee businessman, Andy Nunemaker, for $1.8 million.
UWM loses a devoted and beloved dean
Over and over in his long UWM career, Ron Perez was asked to accomplish necessary tasks that weren’t always glamorous, yet he dove in with enthusiasm, relished his colleagues and never said no. Perez, dean of the Zilber School of Public Health, passed away on Dec. 16 after several months of illness. He was 59.
59 UWM scientists ranked in top 2% globally
Fifty-seven scientists at UWM are listed in a ranking of the top 2% of scientists in the world in a study by Stanford University.
Student Union director wins award for mentorship
Richard Thomas, director of the UWM Student Union, has won the Central Region Mentor Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services.
Brockovich, Burke featured at Women Leaders event Dec. 16
UWM’s Women Leaders Conference has always focused on empowering women. This year, the organization, based in the School of Continuing Education, is continuing that theme virtually with two presenters who symbolize women’s activism and leadership.
UWM lights the Hoan Bridge to honor graduates
With cameras in hand and video drones in the sky, Light the Hoan and UWM’s media team captured the bridge as it was lit up in Panther gold on Dec. 2.
Length of Service awards: Looking back and sharing memories
UWM will honor employees who have served the university over the years at the annual Length of Service awards ceremony Dec. 9 at noon. This year’s event, like many other celebrations during the pandemic, will be virtual.
$3 million gift establishes peacebuilding professorship at UWM
The Wm. Collins Kohler Foundation has committed $3 million to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to create an endowed professorship known as the Wm. Collins Kohler Chair in Systems Change & Peacebuilding.
Campus life during pandemic: No lunch rush at a less-busy Student Union
The UWM Student Union used to be the busiest spot on campus. But with coronavirus protocols in place, it’s a quieter and less busy, with new rules about getting food and hanging out.
UWM to include graduate students in UW System survey of alumni
UWM will go an extra step and include graduate students in a University of Wisconsin System survey of alumni to weigh their career and education satisfaction five to 10 years after earning a bachelor’s degree.