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.
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Choosing UWM: A full-circle Mother’s Day story
Priya Premnath came from India to study in the U.S. and Canada, then landed a job at UWM. It’s the same university where her mother studied as an international student some four decades ago.
UWM biologist dives beneath Antarctica sea ice to study the impact of climate change
Antarctica is one of the most barren places on Earth. But below the ice, the sea teems with life. That’s the place that UWM doctoral student Lauran Liggan explores with curiosity and wonder.
Criminal justice alum analyzes data to help reduce sexual assault
UWM doctoral graduate Jayden Varline studies survey data to prevent victim blaming in cases of sexual assault on college campuses.
UWM freshwater sciences alum works to clean up Milwaukee’s waterways
Brennan Dow earned his master’s in freshwater sciences. He now works for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, restoring Milwaukee’s waterways.
Panthers unite for another record-breaking 414 for UWM Giving Days
More than 2,000 donors gave over $1.4 million in support of the university during the annual fundraiser this year.
UWM filmmakers star at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival opens tonight, and as always it’s chockablock with contributions from UWM’s Peck School of the Arts alumni and faculty.
A love of stargazing sparks a Giving Days Planetarium Challenge
Couple gives to inspire a love of education and in honor of woman’s mother, a UWM graduate and longtime teacher.
UWM physics student researches the cosmos
International student Pratyusava Baral was drawn to UWM to work with astronomers who helped detect gravitational waves.
Why they advocate for 414 for UWM Giving Days
As UW-Milwaukee Panthers come together during 414 for UWM Giving Days, a dedicated group of supporters are helping raise awareness of the university’s largest annual fundraising push.