Campus News
Efficiencies, strategic partnerships lead UWM to rosier financial condition
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a balanced budget for the first time since 2012, Chancellor Mark Mone announced in his fall plenary address Thursday.
Safety week spotlights UWM resources
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department and partners will be sharing ways to stay safe and healthy on and off campus during the university’s annual Campus Safety Week Sept. 24-27.
Hank Green, Dessa to visit UWM Oct. 1
YouTuber Hank Green is coming to the Wisconsin Room at the UWM Student Union on Oct. 1 to promote his new book, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” Green and special guest Dessa will answer audience questions, talk about their books and play live music.
School supply donations accepted through Sept. 21 for LaFollette School
The UWM African American Faculty and Staff Council is taking donations of school supplies through Sept. 21 for LaFollette School on N. 9th street. The MPS school is about two miles west of UWM.
UWM to welcome community during Doors Open Milwaukee
UWM will welcome its neighbors Sept. 22 and 23 as it participates in the eighth annual Doors Open Milwaukee.
UWM ranked one of the top 500 universities in the world
The 2018 Academic Rankings of World Universities doesn’t give UWM a specific rank but places it as one of the 401-500 best.
UWM named one of the nation’s top LGBT-friendly universities
For the fourth year in a row, UW-Milwaukee has been named one of America’s most welcoming universities for LGBTQ+ students. The annual Campus Pride Index places UWM among the country’s top 30 LGBT-friendly colleges or universities. “LGBTQ youth and families want to know what campuses are doing when it comes to inclusive policies, programs and […]
UWM staffer helps bring clean water to Puerto Rico on humanitarian trips
When Dana Kaleta saw the devastation that Hurricane Maria wrought on Puerto Rico, she couldn’t stand by. So she began organizing relief trips, with two already done and a third planned for fall.
Faculty talk about importance of male allies workshops
The Male Allies and Advocates workshops will be offered Sept. 27 and 28, part of a new initiative to help build a more inclusive climate for female faculty members at UWM.
Female leaders reflect on keys to success
Seven women in leadership positions in Wisconsin gathered for a discussion led by Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch at UWM that explored the dimensions of how to lead.