Campus & Community
UWM ranked one of the top 500 universities in the world
The 2018 Academic Rankings of World Universities doesn’t give UWM a specific rank but places it as one of the 401-500 best.
UWM named one of the nation’s top LGBT-friendly universities
For the fourth year in a row, UW-Milwaukee has been named one of America’s most welcoming universities for LGBTQ+ students. The annual Campus Pride Index places UWM among the country’s top 30 LGBT-friendly colleges or universities. “LGBTQ youth and families want to know what campuses are doing when it comes to inclusive policies, programs and […]
UWM Night at Sept. 15 Milwaukee Brewers game features cap giveaway
Buy some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and root, root, root for the Milwaukee Brewers as they roll out the barrel and host division rival the Pittsburgh Pirates on UWM Night Sept. 15.
Common Read explores Roxane Gay article about Miss America protests
More than 3,000 incoming first-year students will explore how events of 50 years ago may affect the lives of modern women during this year’s Common Read discussions Friday, Aug. 31.
Student group helps children with autism disorders learn how to build websites
The children built their own websites with the help of PantherHacks, a UWM student organization focused on innovation and the development of technical and professional skills.
Letson to appear on UFC television show beginning Aug. 29
UWM alumna Leah Letson will display her fighting prowess in front of the entire nation as one of 16 UFC hopefuls on “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters.” The show, in its 28th season, will debut on Aug. 29 on FS1.
UWM staffer helps bring clean water to Puerto Rico on humanitarian trips
When Dana Kaleta saw the devastation that Hurricane Maria wrought on Puerto Rico, she couldn’t stand by. So she began organizing relief trips, with two already done and a third planned for fall.
Faculty talk about importance of male allies workshops
The Male Allies and Advocates workshops will be offered Sept. 27 and 28, part of a new initiative to help build a more inclusive climate for female faculty members at UWM.
Female leaders reflect on keys to success
Seven women in leadership positions in Wisconsin gathered for a discussion led by Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch at UWM that explored the dimensions of how to lead.
From UWM to UFC, alum Leah Letson set for ultimate fighting debut
A rec class as a student led 2016 grad Leah Letson to a career as a mixed martial arts fighter. And now she’s signed a contract with UFC, the highest level of the sport.