Campus & Community
Spots of sunshine: Students pen thank-you notes to teachers
Just before finals, more than 150 students stopped to scribble notes — anonymously — to their teachers, sharing how much their instructors supported them and went above and beyond in the classroom.
From lost decade to last decade: Blanks took long path to Alumni Award
Geraud Blanks made up in a big way for what he calls his lost decade. He returned to UWM, got his degree and launched a career that has landed him at Milwaukee Film as its chief innovation officer.
Support gives UWM students who are parents a crucial boost
College students who have children face obstacles and difficulties that their classmates do not. The Student Parent Success Program gives them important support.
UWM falls short of NCAA tourney, but accepts postseason invitation
UWM staged a furious comeback in the second half Monday night in the semifinals of the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament, but ultimately fell short and lost 93-80 to Cleveland State.
Panthers play in Horizon League semifinals tonight on ESPN2
The UWM men’s basketball team is in Indianapolis, ready to play for a chance to make the NCAA tournament.
Donors commit $2.1 million to UWM initiative dedicated to eliminating equity gap and helping students succeed
A group of donors has committed $2.1 million to an initiative at UWM dedicated to ensuring that students of color graduate at the same rate as white students to help eliminate long-standing equity gaps.
Alum makes global impact with International Monetary Fund
Now assigned to Sierra Leone, Monique Newiak has worked to bolster the economies – and improving lives – in countries throughout Africa.
Alum works to help refugees find new lives in Wisconsin
Bader School of Social Welfare alum Rebekah Davis has built a rewarding career helping people escape dangerous, desperate conditions in their homelands.
Awards given to aid collaborative research to address poverty in Milwaukee
UWM has joined with Marquette University and the Johnson Controls Foundation to fund three interdisciplinary research projects through the “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty.”
Union sporting new features as it moves into final phase of renovation
The $40.5 million renovation is bringing more natural light, upgraded systems and more areas for studying and lounging to create a more welcoming and engaging atmosphere.