Campus News
Polfuss selected as fellow of American Academy of Nursing
Michele Polfuss, associate professor of nursing at UWM, has been selected to be a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
New effort aims to make UWM a premier destination for experiential learning
The goal is to have all students complete some form of hands-on learning before graduation, including internships, clinical experiences, practicums, research, leadership roles and service learning.
UWM hosts lieutenant governor candidate debates
UWM hosted debates this week among Democratic and Republican candidates vying to be each party’s pick for lieutenant governor.
Bader Philanthropies grants $3 million to Electa Quinney Institute
This grant will strengthen the institute and provide for the hiring of additional Indigenous faculty researchers and instructors, as well as supporting the services it offers.
First Nadella scholarship winners attracted to computer science through games
Nine recent graduates of Milwaukee high school are the first to be awarded full-ride Nadella scholarships, which are intended to attract more students from marginalized communities into tech fields.
Freeland looks forward to leading Electa Quinney Institute
Freeland comes to UWM from South Dakota State University, where he was the co-coordinator of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program.
UWM joins Amazon Career Choice program
The Career Choice collaboration offers hourly Amazon employees in Wisconsin support to pursue a university degree. Employees who have completed 90 days with the company can receive up to $5,250 per year in tuition for courses online or on campus.
Building projects could reshape UWM’s main campus over next five years
UWM’s main physical campus could look dramatically different in the next five years if several buildings and facilities projects move forward on schedule.
UWM highlights regional impact of partnership initiatives to regents
UWM has forged partnerships with academic and industry partners aimed at increasing diversity in the workforce and driving economic prosperity in southeastern Wisconsin.
Budget crunch imperils UWM’s ability to meet goals, regents told
UWM’s current financial picture is strained and in desperate need of investment if it is to sustain its mission in the future, Robin Van Harpen, UWM vice chancellor for finance and administrative affairs, told a group of UW System regents Thursday.