Students
UWM student finds that diving in and saying ‘hello’ opens doors
“The more I’ve talked to people, the more people knew my name and face and started referring me to things that they thought might be good opportunities,” said public health major Alana Fisher.
Scholarship money awarded to UWM students rises 50% over three years
Between the 2021-22 and 2024-25 academic years, the number of students receiving scholarships rose from 33% to 46%, while the value of that aid ballooned from $20 million to $30 million.
UWM students turn degrees into jobs before graduation
UWM’s strong ties to businesses and nonprofits in southeastern Wisconsin give students experiences and connections to kick-start their careers, and many leave college with full-time jobs.
UWM students enjoy hands-on learning through collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Museum
For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation.
Love wins: Couples who found each other at UWM
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples to share their stories with us — how they met and what made them for fall each other.
Undergrad’s first welding experience gives him a higher view
UWM engineering student Wynn Grame got an idea in his head: to build himself a very, very tall double-decker bike. Then he went ahead and did it.
Architecture and urban planning student draws up plans to make a difference
UW-Milwaukee dual master’s student Dulce Carreno is pursuing her dream of becoming an architect committed to community.
UWM welcomes largest freshman class since 2009
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is celebrating a major enrollment milestone this fall, welcoming 3,871 first-year students to campus — an 11% increase over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009.
For 3 decades, study abroad program has allowed students to immerse themselves in Irish
Students find value in learning and living with an ancient language and rich culture during the annual three-week trip.
New Osher initiative allows grad students to present research in an accessible way
In the new initiative, UWM grad students create two- and three-session classes to present their research to adults of all ages and backgrounds interested in continuing to learn for the joy of learning.