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Work begins on implementing recommendations in 2030 plan
Work has started across UWM on implementing a comprehensive set of recommendations that campus leaders hope will shape the future of the university and help to weather a period of uncertainty in higher education overall.
UWM to hold first Day of Giving on 4/14
UWM’s first-ever university-wide day of giving will take place Wednesday, April 14. This event, known as 414 for UWM: Day of Giving, coincides with Milwaukee Day, when current and former residents of the 414 area code celebrate our city.
Retention grants, registration holds among key focus areas for Moon Shot for Equity
UWM and three other southeastern Wisconsin colleges and universities are looking at ways to help students pay for unforeseen or emergency expenses that might prevent them from finishing school.
UWM women’s basketball team earns bid to WNIT
The Panthers play on. The UWM women’s basketball team has made the WNIT postseason tournament. The Panthers will face Drake University in the first round on Friday, March 19, at 8 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory in Rockford, Illinois. The game will be streamed online at FloHoops. UWM earned the postseason berth after […]
Upset bid falls short for UWM men’s basketball team
The No. 8 seed UWM men’s basketball team came within two minutes of another big upset but couldn’t hold off a rally from top-seeded Cleveland State and fell, 71-65, in the semifinals of the Horizon League tournament Monday night.
Innovation and creativity help instructors deal with pandemic’s challenge
COVID-19 struck hard, presenting a challenge like no other. Educators at UWM responded quickly, finding new ways to deliver for their students.
24-point comeback sends men’s team to Horizon semis; women win big and advance
UWM’s men’s and women’s basketball teams both won in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament, sending both to Indianapolis next week with a chance to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Vice Chancellor Tom Luljak announces retirement
Tom Luljak will retire from UWM on June 3 after more than two decades of service. His work includes hosting the popular UWM Today radio show on WUWM.
Next-generation factory opens on UWM’s campus
The Connected Systems Institute has launched its first industry testbed and production line, which will allow researchers and students to test and refine solutions to common manufacturing challenges.
3 with UWM ties honored for encouraging diversity and inclusion
When Milwaukee Magazine announced its first-ever Unity Awards in February, a current employee and two UWM alumni were among the six people honored for helping build a better Milwaukee by encouraging diversity and inclusion.