UWM Announces Plans to Close Waukesha Campus

Foundation Receives Gift from Former Student to Benefit Art Department

The UWM at Waukesha Foundation is excited to announce receipt of a gift of $76,000 to benefit the UWM at Waukesha Art Department from former adult student, Geraldine Pari.  Pari began taking art classes when she was 60 at the Waukesha Campus.   Stephanie Copoulous-Selle, professor emeritus, became friends with Pari …

Dr. Ellyn Lem releases new book on aging

Dr. Ellyn Lem is well known in the College of General Studies as an English Professor and the Honors Program Coordinator. She recently released a new book entitled, “Gray Matters: Finding Meaning in the Stories of Later Life.” Details on …

Fall Reopening Virtual Town Hall

In anticipation of reopening for the Fall 2020 semester, UWM’s College of General Studies held a town hall on August 11th. This town hall had Dean Simon Bronner and other members of campus administration answer questions students had about classes, …

Successful COVID Emergency Fund

In response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the UWM at Waukesha Foundation and campus created an emergency fund to support students during this time. We are happy to report that the foundation awarded nearly $4,000 to students impacted by COVID-19 this spring and summer …

Lisa Hager Receives 2018 Surridge Prize

Our own Lisa Hager, our LGBTQIA Resource Center Co-Director, was selected by the editorial committee for the Victorian Review as the recipient of the 2018 Surridge Prize for her essay, “A Case for a Trans Studies Turn in Victorian Studies: ‘Female Husbands’ …

Virtual Commencement 2020

Congratulations, Class of 2020! You worked hard during your time with us and we couldn’t be more proud of you. The end of this semester tested us with having to move classes online due to the current pandemic, but you …

Virtual Commencement 2020 CGS Faculty & Staff Awards

Every year, the College of General Studies hands out a variety of awards to faculty and staff who have been leaders in their work and shined that year. We are happy to announce this year’s recipients of the College of …