New associate vice chancellor aims to ‘set up the next generation for success’
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We Energies donates $1 million to UWM for scholarships, student support programs
The gift will establish the We Energies Scholarship Fund and the We Energies Student Success Fund, meant to improve opportunities for equal access to higher education and enhanced quality of life for the people of Milwaukee.
New M-Cubed initiative aims to ease transition of MPS students accepted to UWM
Smart Start will offer incoming students instruction over the summer to help improve math placement, as well as academic success workshops and community events that offer support and engagement in the fall.
UWM celebrates its third consecutive ‘R1’ research designation since 2015
UWM celebrated research in all its forms, with fanfare recognizing the university’s achievement of top research status during the annual symposium where undergraduates present their research.
UW System, UWM leaders pledge to work with community at Washington County roundtable
Growing what’s known in education circles as “dual enrollment programs” was one of the ideas presented by attendees at the discussion led by UW System Interim President Michael Falbo and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone.
Afghan refugees start a new journey at UWM
A group of young women who escaped the Taliban last year have made their way to Milwaukee, where they are taking English classes and hoping to resume their education in the fall.
Recent grads ready to celebrate again with recognition ceremony
The special in-person event will feature the pomp and circumstance that students who graduated during the height of the pandemic may have missed.
UWM faculty member awarded Fulbright Research Fellowship to France
Carolyn Eichner, an associate professor of history and women’s and gender studies, has been awarded a Fulbright Research Fellowship to France for 2022-23.
Lundy lays out vision during introduction as new UWM basketball coach
Bart Lundy made it clear from the very start of his formal introduction as UWM’s new head men’s basketball coach that he would pay excruciatingly close attention to details.
Display honors UWM Children’s Learning Center’s 50th anniversary
The Golda Meir Library is helping celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UWM Children’s Learning Center with a history display on the second floor.
Lee donation creates fund for history, government books at UWM library
Mordecai Lee, UWM professor emeritus, has made a generous donation to the UWM Libraries to create a named fund to acquire books on the subjects of U.S. history, American government, public administration and Jewish studies.