Medina wins outstanding woman of color in education award
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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.
UWM honors its best at fall awards
Two dozen faculty and staff of UW-Milwaukee were honored for their distinguished service to the university at the 2024 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.
Task force works to prepare and guide AI tools across campus
Artificial intelligence tools have quickly insinuated themselves in virtually every field, including higher education. A group of 50 stakeholders has been examining what AI means to UWM and how to best use and control it.
UWM shows off its new Chemistry Building
More than 200 students, faculty, staff, government representatives and friends of UWM packed into one of the building’s many sleek, modern lecture halls for the celebration.