Campus & Community
Alumni make their mark from Hollywood to Mars
UWM alumni improve the world in ways big and small, ranging from sports to business to entertainment and beyond. Here are a few.
Students begin returning to residence halls
The first of more than 3,100 students who will be living in UWM residence halls this year started moving in on Saturday. That’s a substantial increase over last year.
Construction projects and renovations kick off this fall
UWM is getting a new look. Construction is starting this fall and early next year on a number of long-anticipated projects that will refresh and upgrade the university’s main campus.
UWM positioned to help solve Milwaukee’s toughest problems, Mone says
The value of UWM lies in its ability to address and solve many of Milwaukee’s most pervasive problems through its research, workforce development and partnerships, Chancellor Mark Mone said in his plenary address on Aug. 26.
UWM breaks ground on addition to Klotsche Center
UW-Milwaukee took a big step toward meeting the growing needs of its men’s and women’s basketball programs by breaking ground on an addition of the Klotsche Center and Pavilion.
UWM unveils blueprint to increase inclusion, diversity as 2030 efforts ramp up
The new plan includes strategies to assess and align efforts throughout campus, provide ongoing professional development, and recruit diverse students, faculty and staff.
Engineering alum helps shape structures throughout Wisconsin and Midwest
John Kissinger started his building career in the sandbox. He went on to help build such iconic Midwestern structures as the Wisconsin Center, the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Chicago’s McCormick Place West addition and the renovation of Lambeau Field.
UWM senior explores logistics in Germany with Defense Department fellowship
Jack Kiel, who is majoring in supply chain and operations management, is part of a four-person team working on the logistical plans in the European theater – how the different military services and their allies are working together.
UWM biologist named a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
Rafael Rodriguez, UWM professor of biological sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society in recognition of his research contributions in animal cognition and sexual selection, contained in more than 90 publications.
HERA initiative aims to help grow tech talent pool
A regional educational initiative involving UWM has launched a new effort designed to help develop a talent pool to fill high-tech jobs in southeastern Wisconsin.