Campus News
UWM Research Foundation awards bridge grants to UWM startups
Four startup companies recently were awarded $25,000 each from the UWM Research Foundation’s Bridge Grant program, which invests in new companies of UWM faculty, staff and students that have licensed intellectual property from the UWM Research Foundation.
Marie Sandy picked for UWM peacebuilding professorship
Marie Sandy, associate professor in the School of Education, has been named the new Wm. Collins Kohler Chair in Systems Change & Peacebuilding.
UWM falls in quarterfinals of CBI tournament, but future looks bright
Buried in a blizzard of turnovers, UWM lost, 76-65, to third-seeded Charlotte on Monday in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational basketball tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida. But that didn’t diminish the shine on the season overall.
UWM wins first postseason tournament game since 2006
Led by BJ Freeman’s record-setting performance, the UWM men’s basketball team beat Stetson 87-83 in overtime Sunday in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida.
New mural inspires sense of belonging at UWM
When the TRIO Student Support Services program, based in Mitchell Hall, acquired a large multipurpose room with an inviting blank wall, students and staff saw decorating possibilities.
Spots of sunshine: Students pen thank-you notes to teachers
Just before finals, more than 150 students stopped to scribble notes — anonymously — to their teachers, sharing how much their instructors supported them and went above and beyond in the classroom.
Support gives UWM students who are parents a crucial boost
College students who have children face obstacles and difficulties that their classmates do not. The Student Parent Success Program gives them important support.
UWM falls short of NCAA tourney, but accepts postseason invitation
UWM staged a furious comeback in the second half Monday night in the semifinals of the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament, but ultimately fell short and lost 93-80 to Cleveland State.
Panthers play in Horizon League semifinals tonight on ESPN2
The UWM men’s basketball team is in Indianapolis, ready to play for a chance to make the NCAA tournament.
Donors commit $2.1 million to UWM initiative dedicated to eliminating equity gap and helping students succeed
A group of donors has committed $2.1 million to an initiative at UWM dedicated to ensuring that students of color graduate at the same rate as white students to help eliminate long-standing equity gaps.