Campus News
Wild UWM: Downer Woods
Around the turn of the 20th century, the land was owned and farmed by Guido Pfister, who eventually donated it to Downer College, on the site that became UWM in 1964.
Wild UWM: The Cedarburg Bog
Just 30 miles north of campus, the Cedarburg Bog spans 2,200 acres and is owned primarily by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and UWM.
Turning learning into a communal experience
The Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, opened in 2009, transformed 32,500 square feet on the west side of the Golda Meir Library into an open, communal learning space.
Safe ride really does provide a safe side
B.O.S.S. provides on-demand van transportation to UWM students to promote a safe environment for members of the UWM community.
Rain cisterns complete campus ‘runoff’ garden
Over the past year, Jim Wasley has overseen the construction of 20-foot cisterns, the final phase of a storm water garden on campus.
Natural lawn care brings black, gold, green to UWM
A natural seasonal process of aerating, composting and 2-3 monthly mowings is already phasing out the campus’s traditional lawn-care.
UWM adds campus EV fast-charge stations
The two new UWM stations are the first EV fast-charge stations in Milwaukee County
Classic, controversial YA novel named 2014 ‘Common Read’
Sherman Alexie’s award-winning young-adult novel, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.”
Denim Day raises awareness of sexual assault
UWM is joining the city and other local colleges and universities in marking Denim Day, Wednesday, April 23.
UWM named Pat Tillman Foundation University Partner
The Tillman Military Scholarship is designed for eligible active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses.