A conversation between leaders

How does a university education help students tap into their potential and find their path in life? WEC Energy Group CEO Gale Klappa believes critical thinking skills are vital to having a successful career in any field. UWM Chancellor Mark Mone explains that a solid educational grounding combined with the success and work ethic of UWM students make UWM graduates highly sought after by local businesses.

This video is one in a series featuring Mone and  Klappa (’72, ’11). In other segments of this conversation between leaders, the two discuss how UWM is meeting the region’s workforce needs, the university’s evolving reputation, the importance of our access mission and UWM’s role in Milwaukee’s economy. They also talk about UWM’s campaign, athletics program and WEC Energy Group’s reliance on UWM’s Innovative Weather.