Campus News
Carnegie recognizes UWM for community engagement
UWM is the only institution in Wisconsin and one of only 32 institutions nationwide that Carnegie has recognized for excelling in three key areas: community engagement, broad access to education and top-tier research.
A happy graduation to all
UWM handed out more than 1,500 degrees at commencement Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena.
UWM athletic director to head selection of NCAA women’s basketball tournament teams
At a time when interest in women’s sports is booming, Amanda Braun will be the face of the kickoff of March Madness.
Future Panthers? Milwaukee high school freshmen visit UWM to jump-start college dreams
Around 1,200 ninth graders got a firsthand look at college life last week as they visited UWM, part of the M-Cubed initiative aimed at helping students envision their future and take concrete steps toward higher education.
UWM ranked as best in Milwaukee, and best value
The report from Research.com also ranked UWM No. 1 on the 2026 list of Best Value Colleges in Milwaukee and Most Affordable Colleges in Milwaukee, and ranked No. 2 on Best Colleges in Wisconsin.
UWM researchers ranked among top 2% in the world
More than five dozen UWM scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.
UWM recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards
Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the UWM community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.
UWM celebrates campus sustainability month
The Office of Sustainability offers several ways to get involved, including Campus Sustainability Week, a new plastic film recycling program and the Panther Pails composting program.
Consider the zombie: Imaginative scenarios help high school students tackle college-level academics
UWM hosted 140 students taking part in UWM’s dual-enrollment program for an event that gave the students insight into college life and the power of language while building confidence in their academic and communication skills.
Civil dialogue project aims to foster greater understanding
Organizers hope the Renewing Our Civic Culture initiative can encourage respectful dialogue across differing perspectives to help to bridge divides, reduce polarization and foster empathy.