Alum uses DNA evidence to help solve criminal cases
Research and scientific training at UWM helped Sana Shakir land a job at the state crime lab and fulfill her career aspirations.
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UWM alum changes the game, one ASL broadcast at a time
Inspired by Packers games with his Deaf father, Brice Christianson eventually founded a company that pairs American Sign Language with live sports coverage.
Varsho becomes first UWM alum to make it to the World Series
Daulton Varsho played a key role in helping the Toronto Blue Jays make it from last place in 2024 to baseball’s highest level in 2025.
UWM recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards
Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the UWM community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.
UWM alum’s donations continue a legacy of educational support
Randy Grippe is donating $525,000 to the UWM Foundation, and even more to other area educational institutions, in honor of his late wife, Jane Dolan, and the couple’s lifelong passion for education.
UWM professor fights to improve mental health care for veterans
Herbert Raasch saw the mental health toll of law enforcement firsthand. Now he runs his own mental health clinic to help veterans and law enforcement heal.
UWM improves in several U.S. News rankings
The university climbed in the overall rankings for the second year in a row, and several programs made strong showings in the annual report.
Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard
Meghan Murphy parlayed her degree into her dream job, overseeing Gundlach Bundschu Winery’s fields in California, ensuring that the operation is environmentally sound for generations to come.
UWM track reunion brings together generations of excellence
More than 100 former Panthers, family members and friends gathered June 28 in Milwaukee’s Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery to share memories and catch up on each other’s lives.
One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad
Callie Ylvisaker did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UWM, all within a calendar year.