Students
Fostering Success office begins cap and gown donation program
Starting with May 2024 commencement, graduates and alumni have the opportunity to donate their caps and gowns through a new recycling program.
Second chance program helps students finish what they started
Scholarships and support help bring hundreds of students back to UWM to complete their degrees.
UWM student photographer featured in new documentary
UWM senior Jovanny Hernandez is being featured in a new mini-documentary exploring artists’ origins that debuts Wednesday, April 12.
From Ukraine to UWM, tennis player finds a new life
A week after the Russians invaded Ukraine, 16-year-old Nadiia Konieva set off on a journey that led her to the women’s tennis team at UWM.
Drag Show is canceled to offer more LGBTQ+ support and resources
After many conversations and exploring several options, the UWM LGBTQ+ Resource Center has decided to cancel this spring’s Drag Show. The Resource Center has not made this decision lightly; it was motivated by a desire to serve the LGBTQ+ student community at UWM as effectively as possible. The decision will allow the Resource Center to […]
Afghan students studying at UWM look beyond hope
Ten young women who escaped Afghanistan last year are battling homesickness, fear and other obstacles in order to get an education and pursue careers where they can help others.
UWM students raise money for MPS school libraries
Elementary school libraries are vital. But keeping them stocked with books and other resources can be challenging, especially in times when budgets are tight.
UWM students tell governor what issues they care about
About 30 students participated in a roundtable discussion Tuesday with Gov. Tony Evers, who also toured the campus with Chancellor Mark Mone and talked with more students.
Summer research gives incoming students a head start on college
The UR@UWM program gives soon-to-be Panthers a chance to participate in real university research while making friends, working with faculty and learning their way around.
Intern returns to help organization that helped him
When he was younger, Giovanni Claudio participated in Islands of Brilliance, which works with people who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse. As a UWM student, he worked with the program again, this time helping them with IT.