Campus & Community
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.
Afghan students studying at UWM look beyond hope
Ten young women who escaped Afghanistan last year are battling homesickness, fear and other obstacles in order to get an education and pursue careers where they can help others.
African Diaspora Council supply drive supports local elementary school
For its sixth annual drive, the UWM African Diaspora Council collected supplies for LaFollette Elementary School, an MPS school about two miles west of campus.
U.S. News ranks UWM among top universities in the world
The 2022-2023 Best Global Universities Rankings also include UW-Madison, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
Resources offered ahead of Nov. 8 Election Day
Whether you’re a first-time voter or a longtime concerned citizen, UWM has information to help you get registered and vote.
Hall of Fame, hoops and cornhole: Celebrating homecoming 2022 at UWM
UWM is celebrating homecoming with a range of sporting events that covers just about every interest, from NCAA basketball to the tailgating staple of cornhole.
200 Black and Latino MPS students get a glimpse at college at UWM
The students learned how to support each other and change stereotypes during their visit, part of a new collaboration between the university and Milwaukee Public Schools.