Campus News
Remembering UWM’s March Madness Cinderella story, 20 years later
Twenty years ago, UWM was the talk of the nation when its men’s basketball team pulled off two big upsets in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16. The winter edition of the Roar Report takes a fond look back.
Happy UWM graduation!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – graduation! More than 1,700 students graduated from UWM on Sunday, walking across the stage amid the cheers from family, friends, faculty and fellow graduates.
Medina wins outstanding woman of color in education award
Yolanda Medina, director of UWM’s Military and Veterans Resource Center since 2018, is one of 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award given by the Universities of Wisconsin.
Co-worker gives a lifesaving gift with kidney transplant
After eight years on dialysis, Tom Bjornstad was losing hope that a donor could be found. “Where would this world be if everyone had the same courage and faith in humanity as Bobbi?”
UWM recognized for efforts to encourage students to vote
The university is one of 471 nationwide named as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The effort recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
UWM MAVRC director named 2024 Woman Veteran of the Year
Yolanda Medina won the award, which recognizes female veterans in Wisconsin who have compiled records of exemplary service as military service members, veterans and outstanding members of their communities.
UWM invites community to participate in chancellor search listening sessions
The feedback gathered during these sessions will play a key role in guiding the search committee as it identifies candidates who embody the values of UWM and will support UWM’s mission.
UWM wins export achievement award
The 2024 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards recognize Wisconsin businesses and organizations for their success in growing exports and advancing the state’s reputation in international markets.
Panther Prowl raises $20,000 for student scholarships
This year’s fundraising total pushes the total amount collected to nearly $600,000 over the past 20 years.
UWM achieves milestone toward Hispanic-Serving Institution status
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has become only the second four-year public university in Wisconsin to become an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution.