Campus & Community
Congratulations, UW-Milwaukee Class of 2022!
Members of the UW-Milwaukee Class of 2022 share their favorite memories, standout moments and advice for future Panthers.
Alumna carves out a career in business and media, with an emphasis on the positive
When Nyesha Stone graduated from UWM in 2018, she wasn’t quite sure if she wanted to go into traditional newspaper journalism — and jobs were scarce anyway. So she made her own path.
UWM alumni mentoring program provides support for students
The program, which launched in 2020, matches students with graduates who provide career advice and emotional support.
UWM partners with Helios to launch effort to help meet demand in HR tech industry
UWM has partnered with Helios Consulting to launch a new effort aimed at helping students and recent grads learn skills and gain a foothold in the fast-growing human resources tech industry.
UWM earns top ranking for creating an LGBTQ+ friendly campus
The university was one of just 40 universities in the country, and one of only three in Wisconsin, to receive this “best of the best” ranking.
UWM faculty, staff members honored for work promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
Wilkistar Otieno, Luke Olson and Belle Rose Ragins were all recognized recently by statewide organizations for their work.
A beer pioneer: Art history alum breaks down barriers in the brewing industry
Samantha Danen started homebrewing while studying art history at UWM. It led to her pursuing a career that led her to becoming Milwaukee’s first female craft brewer.
UWM Food Pantry kicks off partnership with Milwaukee Diaper Mission
UWM has more than 1,300 student parents on campus, and the new effort fills need for those struggling to make ends meet while attending school.
UWM rolls out new climate action plan, aiming for carbon zero by 2050
Only a few universities have a two-pronged plan like UWM’s Climate Action, Carbon and Resiliency Plan, which was recently approved by campus governance and the administration.
New student health center brings a more holistic approach to care
UWM’s student health center has moved to a new location in the Northwest Quadrant, but that move brought with it more than clean and modern accommodations and a new name.