Campus & Community
UWM chancellor and Pounce engage with community, alum at BelAir Cantina
The visit, part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, highlighted the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by UWM alumni.
Carmen Schools celebrate third annual senior signing day at UWM Panther Arena
The milestone event honored the class of 2025 while inspiring younger students to envision their own futures.
UWM honors Sheldon Lubar with new conference room and exhibit
The room on the third floor of the Golda Meir Library is now home to an exhibit chronicling Lubar’s life, career and enduring contributions to education and public service.
Chemistry Building honored in 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards
Opened in Fall 2024, the cutting-edge, 163,400-square-foot building strengthens UWM’s role as a scientific research and education leader.
A very happy graduation for the Class of 2025
Thousands of UWM students received diplomas on Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena, marking the end of one journey and the start of another.
UWM to award more than 3,300 degrees at commencement May 18
Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, one at 9 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. JoAnne Anton, president and CEO of Herb Kohl Philanthropies, will be the featured speaker at both ceremonies.
UWM students jump-start careers before graduation
UWM students aren’t waiting for graduation to launch their careers. With full-time job offers already in hand, these soon-to-be grads are making early strides in their professional journeys.
UWM alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game
The team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.
275 students present work at 17th Undergraduate Research Symposium
UWM’s annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, now in its 17th year, highlights the collaborative efforts of undergraduate students with faculty and staff across all schools and colleges at UWM.
Second UWM baseball player makes majors, while the first makes a spectacular catch
A.J. Blubaugh became the second UWM baseball player to make it to the major leagues, a day after the first, Daulton Varsho, made a highlight-reel catch.