News from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The visit, part of the Universities of Wisconsin’s “Mascots on Main” initiative, highlighted the strong ties between the university and local businesses, particularly those owned by UWM alumni.
Thousands of UWM students received diplomas on Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena, marking the end of one journey and the start of another.
Degrees will be awarded at two ceremonies, one at 9 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. JoAnne Anton, president and CEO of Herb Kohl Philanthropies, will be the featured speaker at both ceremonies.
UWM students aren’t waiting for graduation to launch their careers. With full-time job offers already in hand, these soon-to-be grads are making early strides in their professional journeys.
The team’s first-ever School Day was a hit, as a few thousand schoolchildren gathered at Franklin Field to learn about weather from Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, and catch a game.
The program in UWM’s School of Information Studies pairs groups of students with local nonprofits to provide technological solutions.
A.J. Blubaugh became the second UWM baseball player to make it to the major leagues, a day after the first, Daulton Varsho, made a highlight-reel catch.
UWM alumni, employees, students, parents and friends raised more than $1.3 million to support scholarships and programs throughout the university’s schools and colleges.
Two UWM graduate school programs were ranked among the top 25 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, while several others landed among the top 100.
Every year during 414 for UWM Giving Days, UWM alumni, employees, students and friends from around the world come together to fuel Panther success.
