Campus News
Initiative tackles the issue of hate speech on campus
The co-leaders of the Care, Respect and Expression Standing Committee give an update on UWM’s effort to balance the right of free speech with the university’s commitment to providing compassionate care for our community.
UWM to award $6 million in scholarships to health care students
The Froedtert Memorial Hospital Scholarship fund is intended to support educational opportunities that will increase the representation of historically underprivileged and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in health professions and to grow the health care workforce.
New UWM admissions director hopes to ‘propel students further than where I am’
Marc Young has seen personally the transformative power of higher education. Now he’s trying to convey its benefits to students with a similar background.
How students will benefit from UWM school and college realignment
UWM students should benefit from more access to advisors, more flexibility in course selection and a wider range of learning and research opportunities as a result of a realignment of some schools and colleges at the university.
‘Telling Our Stories’: UWM’s history of diversity debuts
A standing-room-only and very diverse crowd was on hand Tuesday for the launch of a new history book that highlights how UWM became a diverse campus over the past six-plus decades.
Event to launch new book about the history of diversity at UWM
“Telling Our Stories: A History of Diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1956-2022” traces UWM’s growth over the past six-plus decades.
Students surprised and honored by vice president visit
For Javier Retana Jr., the chance to meet and talk to the vice president of the United States was an honor and a chance to represent the Latino community.
New to college? UWM experts offer tips for first-year students
Freshman year can be both an exciting and stressful time for newcomers, but there are plenty of resources available to help them get acclimated to college life. Here, three UWM experts offer some advice.
Campus Safety Week to focus on prevention, building trust
UWM will kick off its annual Campus Safety Week Sept. 19 on Spaights Plaza, with an emphasis on prevention and strengthening community trust.
Student health center to have grand opening Sept. 14 in new location
UWM students, staff and faculty are invited to experience a more holistic approach to wellness Sept. 14 at the grand opening of the Student Health and Wellness Center in the Northwest Quadrant.