Campus & Community
Choosing UWM: A full-circle Mother’s Day story
Priya Premnath came from India to study in the U.S. and Canada, then landed a job at UWM. It’s the same university where her mother studied as an international student some four decades ago.
UWM employees create programs to support student success
From saving money with free and low-cost textbooks to making dining more accessible, here’s a look at some of the staff who are making a difference for students every day.
UWM students enjoy hands-on learning through collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Museum
For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation.
Panthers unite for another record-breaking 414 for UWM Giving Days
More than 2,000 donors gave over $1.4 million in support of the university during the annual fundraiser this year.
A love of stargazing sparks a Giving Days Planetarium Challenge
Couple gives to inspire a love of education and in honor of woman’s mother, a UWM graduate and longtime teacher.
Why they advocate for 414 for UWM Giving Days
As UW-Milwaukee Panthers come together during 414 for UWM Giving Days, a dedicated group of supporters are helping raise awareness of the university’s largest annual fundraising push.
Graduate programs at UWM score high in 2026 U.S. News rankings
The university’s library and information studies program ranked No. 13 in the country, while UWM’s occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work programs ranked among the top 25%.
UWM primate researcher honored as fellow for national science organization
Trudy Turner, distinguished professor emerita of anthropology at UW-Milwaukee, has been elected to the 2025 class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
UWM recognized for being supportive of military students and spouses
UW-Milwaukee is among the most accommodating universities in the country for military, veterans and family, according to a recently released ranking for 2026-27.
Three from UWM honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
UWM-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UWM; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at UWM; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of UWM’s Peck Shool of the Arts.