UWM playwright inspires the next generation of storytellers
Alvaro Saar Rios is one of the most produced Latino playwrights. As head of the UWM Theatre Practices program, he provides guidance to young artists.
Peck School of the Arts
Three from UWM honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
UWM-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UWM; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at UWM; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of UWM’s Peck Shool of the Arts.
UWM alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competition
Artists Mike Martino, Mike Sponholtz and Tom Queoff have been working together for 40 years, traveling around the world to create art from 17-ton blocks of snow.
Children’s book illustrator refines their craft at UWM
Author and artist Pavonis Giron received a three-book publishing deal while studying studio art at UW-Milwaukee.
2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact
A dozen winners will be honored in February at UWM’s 2026 Alumni Awards Evening, recognizing remarkable standouts who make new waves in the lives of countless people every day.
UWM stage manager sets the stage for student success
While attending UWM for her theatre production degree, Lillian Hayward launched a concessions program that helps pay for student scholarships.
UWM buildings open for Doors Open Milwaukee this weekend
UWM will join more than 160 locations across the metro area on Sept. 27 and 28 as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.
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.
UWM graduate school programs ranked among nation’s best
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.
UWM celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel
UWM will celebrate a dynamic group of accomplished alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Evening, set for Friday, Feb. 21, at the Pfister Hotel.