Campus News
UWM makes list of best universities in the Midwest
The Princeton Review has again named UW-Milwaukee as one of the best universities in the region in its 2024 “Best Midwest” ranking.
UWM’s realignment of schools and colleges now in effect
As of July 1, 2023, several of UWM’s schools and colleges have been realigned to leverage relationships among various disciplines and benefit from administrative efficiencies.
Braun named Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in College Sports
Women Leaders in College Sports has named UWM Director of Athletics Amanda Braun as its NCAA Division 1 Nike Executive of the Year.
Gardens and composting keep UWM on leading edge of sustainability
Hundreds of pounds of produce are grown in garden beds on campus and donated to the university’s food pantry, and thousands of pounds of compost is produced each year from food scraps.
Tower removed from roof of Sandburg Hall
The radio tower, which was more than 200 feet tall, was airlifted in sections from Sandburg’s roof to the nearby Chapman/Enderis parking lot.
Two UWM alums making history in the World Cup
A pair of sisters, Chandler McDaniel and Olivia Davies-McDaniel, are on the roster of the Philippine national team, which is the first squad from the country, male or female, to qualify for one of the biggest events in sports.
Two UWM faculty members selected as Teaching Fellows & Scholars
The University of Wisconsin System has selected Hilary Snow and Megan Orcholski of UWM as 2023-2024 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars.
UWM administrators note progress and urgent needs on building projects
Several important building projects at UWM are well underway and nearing completion, but several others are urgently needed, UWM officials told the UW System Board of Regents Capital Planning and Budget Committee on Thursday.
Ceremony honors 94 students who got a head start on college education
The seniors from 15 Milwaukee Public Schools completed up to 21 college credits during their final year of high school through the M-cubed College Connections program, a partnership among MPS, Milwaukee Area Technical College and UWM.
Carmen students celebrate senior signing day at UWM
Thousands of students, family members and staff from the Carmen Schools of Science and Technology gathered and cheered as the seniors shared their plans and happily considered their futures.