Staff of the Roberto Hernandez Center wearing Yo Soy UWM shirts

Roberto Hernández Center

UWM operates several different centers to support students in their academic, personal and professional growth, and we aim to enhance students’ knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. UWM is also dedicated to preparing our students to meet workforce demands at the regional, state and global levels. The services provided by these centers play a vital role in helping students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and collaborate more effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences. The centers regularly collaborate with each other and other campus units to provide exceptional programming and services to students, faculty, staff and the community. The centers and their programs and events are open to all students. Some programs and events may also be open to faculty, staff, and the community.

Empowering Latine excellence at UWM. Comprehensive resources—including academic advising, financial advocacy, and bilingual support—are available to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed. Accessed through the Roberto Hernández Center (RHC), these services are designed to help you celebrate your heritage, connect with a vibrant cultural community, and find your home on campus.

Roberto Hernández Center

Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Yo-Soy-UWM

Celebrating 50 Years of Service

Upcoming Events

  • A dancer in a vibrant yellow traditional Mexican dress performs outdoors in front of a yellow UW-Milwaukee canopy tent.
    Latine Placita
    September 15, 2026, 11:00am - 2:00pm
    UWM Student Union (UN)
    2200 East Kenwood Blvd.
    Milwaukee WI, 53211
  • Stylized, colorful pop-art illustration featuring a collage of diverse women's faces.
    Juntas
    September 23, 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center & UWM Welcome Center (LECWC)
    2100 E. Kenwood Blvd.
    Milwaukee WI, 53211
  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a brown top and light blue jeans, sitting in a wooden-paneled room and holding a sunburst acoustic guitar.
    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Alyssia Dominguez
    October 14, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    UWM Student Union (UN)
    2200 East Kenwood Blvd.
    Milwaukee WI, 53211

Student Centers

The Student Affairs Student Centers collaborate to support and advocate for students through comprehensive programs, resources, professional development, and community connections in Milwaukee. Guided by our shared values, we strive to:

  • Advocacy – Engage and uplift the voices of marginalized communities at UWM.
  • Affirmation – Build a community that celebrates and respects students’ diverse experiences, identities, and self-worth.
  • Empowerment – Motivate students to develop agency and control over their college experience.  
  • Community Care – Foster belonging and shared responsibility for student success.
Black Student Cultural Center
Supporting students of African descent in their academic and personal development
First-Generation+ Resource Center
The FG+RC is home to three unique programs: U1.0 UW-M First-Generation Program, Lawton Scholars Program, and DREAMERS
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
A community on campus dedicated to providing social-justice-based education, resources, programming, and support for students of all genders and orientations.
Military and Veteran’s Resource Center
MAVRC recognizes the need for support of spouses and children receiving military education benefits in navigating the world of higher education and we work to advocate for this group as well.
Off-Campus Resource Center
Supporting students who live off campus by fostering a sense of belonging and connection to both UWM and the Milwaukee community.
Roberto Hernández Center
Empowering Latine excellence at UWM by connecting students to the academic advising, financial advocacy, and cultural community they need to succeed.
Southeast Asian American Student Center
Founded with a mission to uplift and empower students who self-identify as Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, or Vietnamese.
Women’s Resource Center
Using an intersectional approach to advocate for the agency, education, and empowerment of women-identified students.