Campus News
Ready for the world: UWM’s Class of 2026 graduates and celebrates
Emotions surged – joy, relief, expectation and, most of all, pride – on Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena as more than 3,200 graduates were awarded their degrees at UW-Milwaukee’s 134th commencement.
UWM employees create programs to support student success
From saving money with free and low-cost textbooks to making dining more accessible, here’s a look at some of the staff who are making a difference for students every day.
Panthers unite for another record-breaking 414 for UWM Giving Days
More than 2,000 donors gave over $1.4 million in support of the university during the annual fundraiser this year.
A love of stargazing sparks a Giving Days Planetarium Challenge
Couple gives to inspire a love of education and in honor of woman’s mother, a UWM graduate and longtime teacher.
Why they advocate for 414 for UWM Giving Days
As UW-Milwaukee Panthers come together during 414 for UWM Giving Days, a dedicated group of supporters are helping raise awareness of the university’s largest annual fundraising push.
Graduate programs at UWM score high in 2026 U.S. News rankings
The university’s library and information studies program ranked No. 13 in the country, while UWM’s occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work programs ranked among the top 25%.
UWM primate researcher honored as fellow for national science organization
Trudy Turner, distinguished professor emerita of anthropology at UW-Milwaukee, has been elected to the 2025 class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
UWM recognized for being supportive of military students and spouses
UW-Milwaukee is among the most accommodating universities in the country for military, veterans and family, according to a recently released ranking for 2026-27.
Three from UWM honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
UWM-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UWM; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at UWM; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of UWM’s Peck Shool of the Arts.
UWM online bachelor’s program ranks among nation’s best
UW-Milwaukee leaped eight spots in the latest rankings of online bachelor’s program by U.S. News & World Report, landing at No. 24 among more than 350 colleges and universities evaluated nationwide.