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M-Cubed Opens Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

M-Cubed Kicks off Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

UWM Sells Mansion and Former Residence Hall, Completes Chemistry Building

University shedding off-campus properties in cost cutting moves.

New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’

Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?

UWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary

Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.

UWM Faculty Reject Plan to Cut 35 Tenured Profs

Chancellor Mone's plan must be approved by UW Board of Regents.

UWM continues Milwaukee Tuition Promise, making college more accessible for students

UWM Announces Best Fundraising Year Yet

UWM Chancellor Mone Plans to Resign

Mark Mone will step down in July 2025 after 11 years on the job.

Statement on the passing of Dr. Michael Lovell

Alderman Robert J. Bauman June 10, 2024

Marquette President Michael Lovell Dies

Praised for his positive leadership, Lovell, 57, battled sarcoma, a rare cancer, for 3 years.

UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement

UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.

Rep. Myers Responds to Criticism Leveled at UWM Chancellor

Jewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors

The Water Council says it never had ties to Israeli groups.

Joint statement on UWM

UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests

Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.

Negotiated resolution of UWM protest a victory for peace, model for needed change

Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute features AI discussion at annual symposium

$1.3 million gift moves UWM closer to new research vessel

UWM at Waukesha campus to close in 2025; UWM develops University Center with WCTC

Faced with enrollment declines, UWM embarks on new ways to ensure student success in Waukesha

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees

M-Cubed Announces Milwaukee Direct Admit Program to Increase College Access

MPS students will be able to apply to both MATC and UWM through one online form at no cost

UWM Guarantees Admission To Regional Tech College Graduates

Students with associate degrees can seamlessly transfer 60 credits toward a UWM bachelor’s degree

Microsoft Gives UWM $1.2 Million for Connected Systems Institute at UWM

UWM to sell chancellor’s residence

Sale of residence part of strategic efforts to streamline university facilities

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit

Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

UWM announces plans to close Washington County campus, expand partnership with Moraine Park Technical College

Responding to the closing directive from the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM will design options to meet the needs of students and employers

UWM launches Milwaukee Tuition Promise for Fall 2024

More than 1,000 eligible students starting UWM in 2024 could have tuition paid

UWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History

Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

Kikkoman gives $2 million for new UWM research vessel

WEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award

We Energies Foundation gives $2 million to help UWM students graduate

UWM earns Fast Forward grant to offer more paid internship opportunities

UWM offering grants and transfer support to Cardinal Stritch students

Donors commit $2.1 million to UWM initiative dedicated to eliminating equity gap and helping students succeed

UWM’s New Chemistry Building Topped Off

Four-story building will be gateway to STEM programs.

President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge winners, major steps for Marquette during 2022 highlight President Lovell’s annual address

Taiwan-U.S. business forum at UWM to look at energy infrastructure challenges amid climate change

UWM to award $6 million in scholarships to health care students

UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students

Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.

UW System President Jay Rothman announces Wisconsin Tuition Promise with UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater

Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free

UWM’s New Chemistry Building Rises

Building will be a gateway to STEM education on UWM campus.

MPS Requires Federal Aid Application Before Graduation

Goal is to increase number of students attending college.

“I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee Launches New Cohort at Milwaukee Academy of Science

$4 million fund-raising effort being launched to provide students and families with financial support, wrap-around services

Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee partner for “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty”

UWM Business alum gives a second $1 million to athletics, challenges others

Construction Underway On $118 Million UW-Milwaukee Building

University developing new chemistry building, STEM gateway.

MATC Broadens Access to College in Milwaukee

Education can unlock opportunities blocked by racial, economic inequality.

UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors

Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’

UWM reaches 70% vaccination rate goal, pushes for more

Dr. John Swallow, President of Carthage College, to Serve as Chair of the Higher Education Regional Alliance

Marquette President Mike Lovell Diagnosed With Rare Form of Cancer

Lovell says he will continue in his role as president during his treatment.

Harley-Davidson Founder’s Home For Sale

Washington Heights home of William S. Harley on market for first time in 45 years

UW-Milwaukee announces $5 million student debt relief program

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.

UWM Vice Chancellor Patricia Borger Announces Her Retirement

Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course

Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.

Students affirm fight to defund campus police, refund students, and honor victims of police violence

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.

Students for a Democratic Society rally for CPAC, defund campus police

UWM alumna empowers student investors with $1 million gift

Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead

A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.

How Thompson Is Handling Legislators

Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.

Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition

System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.

UWM SDS deliver demands to get cops off campus 12/5

Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee to deliver demands to get cops off campus and redirect resources to programs and services that support social well-being and community health.

UWM Receives $980,000 Shaw Scientist Grant to Increase Diversity

Free, rapid-results COVID-19 tests available for community at UW-Milwaukee

Four Wisconsin Colleges Plan to Eliminate Their Racial Disparities

UW-Milwaukee, Parkside, Carthage and MATC want to eliminate their educational equity gaps by 2030.

UWM Architecture faculty member wins Fulbright Award to work with students in India

UWM reports high donor support, focuses on student success

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor issues statement on proposed ICE rule related to international students

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UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement on Tommy Thompson’s appointment as interim UW System president

UW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall

Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.

UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”

Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.

UW System Expects $212 million in Losses

The pandemic has brought a fiscal crisis to the university system.

UWM cancels all study abroad programs; Foundation employee tests negative for coronavirus

UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus

University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.

UWM Vice chancellor named one of 25 Influential Black Women in Business

UWM Gets a Gold Rating for Being Green

UW-Milwaukee scored well on a widely used sustainability scorecard.

The Encyclopedia of Milwaukee Documents the City

UW-Milwaukee has built a massive digital archive for the city.

UWM Offers Another Employee Buyout

Faces $7 million budget hole. Second buyout since 2015.

UW System kicks off second round of All In Wisconsin tour stops at UW-Milwaukee

President Cross, Regent President Petersen announce campus climate survey

New app helps treatment of cancer in the brain

Couple’s $1.5 million gift for UWM research vessel memorializes children

UWM to host 250 students for seminars tied to Democratic convention

Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms

Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.

UWM Research Vessel Gets Green Light, Thanks to $10 Million Gift

The Maggi Sue will be the most advanced research vessel on the Great Lakes.

Milwaukee Film Doubles Cash Support for Brico Forward Fund Winners

Global filmmakers and local champions recognized at annual Filmmaker Awards Brunch

NSF Invests in Cyberinfrastructure Institute to Harness Cosmic data

“Multi-messenger astrophysics is a data-intensive science in its infancy that is already transforming our understanding of the universe.”

Regional Education Leaders Form Alliance to Address College Completion, Workforce Development in Southeastern Wisconsin

Together, HERA’s higher education institutions and partner organizations are committed to leveraging their collective strengths and resources.

Inside UWM’s Jan Serr Studio

Versatile event space hosts school and public events, is site for Milwaukee Film Festival screenings

UWM to Offer Tuition, Application Help to Bahamas Students Impacted by Hurricane

If granted, the tuition reduction would cover the nonresident portion of tuition at UWM in spring 2020, giving Bahamian students resident tuition for that semester.

UWM Hits New High in Fundraising

$251 million is highest fund drive ever; endowment grows by 74%. 

Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Gives UWM $2.1 Million for New Training Facility

The new building will be connected to the Klotsche Center & Pavilion, which houses the university’s fitness center, pool and 3,500-seat arena.

Evers Tours UWM, Touts Freshwater Goals

The governor lauds freshwater programs, promises state funding for them.

Gov. Evers Tours UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences

Visit highlights new Freshwater Collaborative program, public-private partnerships

WEDC Grants Spur Innovation at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences and Connected Systems Institute

WEDC supported the 2017 launch of the Connected Systems Institute with an initial grant of $900,000.

Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint

Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues

Microsoft Corp. President Announces Donation Worth More Than $1.5 Million to UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute

The donation includes $1.25 million in cash, $250,000 worth of Azure cloud computing credits, and $80,000 worth of Surface Hub hardware.

UW System forms Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin

The Freshwater Collaborative is designed to meet the pressing needs of freshwater access and security

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Ticket Packages and Passes on Sale This Week

Through Aug. 1, Festival passes, 6-packs and new 10-packs boast the biggest discount of the season, with Milwaukee Film Members earning an additional discount as part of their benefits.

UWM Grapples with Hate Speech

Swastika symbol, “gas the Jews” comment by student causes outrage, but free speech at issue.

Historic Pipe Organ at Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre to Bring Back Some Movie Magic

Milwaukee Film has secured a 1925 Wurlitzer, which is currently being prepared for future installation

UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and Welcome Center open May 8

The two-story campus facility, at the corner of Kenwood Boulevard and Maryland Avenue, serves as both UWM’s public “front door” and a new address for transforming the region’s economy.

Milwaukee Film Launches Next Phase of Restoration at Historic Oriental Theatre

All phase-two projects are scheduled to be complete before the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival.

UWM’s Zilber School of Public Health Receives $2.5 Million for Scholarships

This brings the Zilber Foundation’s total support for the school to more than $12 million since 2007.

Milwaukee Film Achieves $10 Million Fundraising Goal

While the campaign enjoyed support from over 900 contributors, several highly committed philanthropists supported the campaign through generous lead donations.

Foxconn and UW-Milwaukee Host Send-off for Students Embarking on International Engineering Co-op

First of its kind Foxconn educational partnership brings Wisconsin students to Taiwan to deepen engineering knowledge, gain practical experience, and enhance cultural understanding

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates Announced

Film submissions for the annual event are now being accepted

M-cubed helps boost MPS grad rate, send more grads to college

MPS, MATC and UWM committed to accelerating progress, helping more grads succeed at MATC, UWM

UWM Maintains its Top-tier Research Status

This ranking helps UWM attract and retain talented faculty, researchers and graduate students.

UWM Wins National Award for Undergraduate Research

This annual award recognizes institutions with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates.

Milwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign

Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig launch a $1.5 million challenge match

Milwaukee Film Announce Guests at 10th Annual Festival

Oscar winner John Ridley and Emmy winning actress Felicity Huffman to appear on panel in partnership with Nō Studios; Netflix star DeWanda Wise, rapper Speech, and 100+ guests attending the festival

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

Cream City Cinema Showcases Region’s Diverse Filmmaking Talent

HBO presents new Cream City Cinema Emerging Voices Award to accelerate a local filmmaker’s career

Foxconn Ramps Up Recruiting with Foxconn Day at UWM

Students and members of the general public are invited to learn more about Foxconn and its employment opportunities at the event.

Big Stars, Oscar Winners, and Locals Enter the Spotlight at 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

Sundance & SXSW Festival Favorite, directed by Milwaukee native, selected for Opening Night. Filmmakers are scheduled to attend Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night films

Cine Sin Fronteras Line-Up Marked by Themes of History and Celebration

Birds of Passage, Colombia’s Foreign Language Oscar selection, to be featured

UWM Exceeds $200 Million Campaign Goal, Pushes On

The campaign, which will continue through June 30, 2019, is raising support for student success, research excellence and community engagement.

Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance and Northwestern Mutual Partner to Spotlight Growing Industries

Northwestern Mutual will be investing in the local area filmmaking economy by tapping members of the MFA to develop videos that highlight the Milwaukee area’s growing and vibrant tech industry.

New Names for Waukesha, Washington County Campuses Approved

The campuses serving freshmen and sophomores became part of UWM on July 1.

10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival Boasts Three New Program Categories

Six films are slated to make their world premieres at the festival this fall

Milwaukee Motorcycle Film Festival Welcomes Harley-Davidson Motor Co™

Milwaukee Film celebrates the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary through film

Oriental Theatre to Host World Premiere of Definitive Betty White Documentary

Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, coming soon

2018 Brico Forward Fund Application Now Open

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Sunday, September 9, 2018 and winners will be announced during the 2018 Milwaukee Film Festival.

RZA: Live From the 36th Chamber

Milwaukee Film members can purchase tickets for $36 beginning Wednesday, July 18 at 9AM

Another Win for M7 Partnerships

$40 Million from Northwestern Mutual for Data Sciences at MU and UWM will have big impact.

Kubly gives $1 million for veterans mental health research and education at UWM

Mrs. Kubly’s gift supports UWM’s comprehensive fundraising effort.

Foxconn and UW-Milwaukee Create New International Engineering Co-Op Program

Educational partnership to give Wisconsin students internship experience in Taiwan

First-Ever MPS Job Fair a Success

More than 60 employers meet with 1,000 students from 26 schools.

Milwaukee Film Cluster Could Be a Star

New effort is a classic example of reinventing the Rust Belt.

Milwaukee Film Hires Sara Meaney to New Chief Marketing Officer Role

Organization appoints four new board members, including chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mark Mone, and president of Marquette University, Michael Lovell

A Hostel for Riverwest

And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.

2018 Milwaukee Film Festival Opens Call For Entries

Free Entry for All Films; Festival Offers To Pay for Work That Is Screened

Former scholarship recipient gives UWM $2 million

Avi Shaked, along with his wife, Babs Waldman, MD, has given the university $2 million for scholarships.

UWM awarded $900,000 state grant to support Connected Systems Institute

Nation’s first smart manufacturing center of excellence will focus on helping Wisconsin manufacturers utilize the Industrial Internet of Things

UWM Art Collection Gets New Home

Renovated UWM gallery opens with exhibit featuring Picasso, Rembrandt, Degas

UWM earns national ‘Military Friendly School’ designation

Military Friendly ratings methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by Victory Media with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council.

UWM starts Connected Systems Institute with $1.7 million from Rockwell Automation

The multidisciplinary Connected Systems Institute will focus on the industrial internet of things.

UWM offers tuition assistance to students from disaster areas

The offer of help is consistent with UWM’s commitment to being a caring, compassionate campus community.

Does UW System Have Too Many Colleges?

Cross addresses what’s long been whispered: 26 UW institutions is too many.

UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history

Since the campaign’s quiet phase began, UWM has raised more than $170 million.

UWM again named a top LGBT+ university

The annual Campus Pride Index places UWM among the country’s top 25 LGBT-friendly colleges or universities.

Founding dean of UWM School of Freshwater Sciences announces retirement

David Garman's career has covered the full range of environmental management.

UWM’S Zilber School of Public Health attains national accreditation

It is the first accredited school of public health in Wisconsin.

Sheriff Candidate Lives In Style

Earnell Lucas, head of MLB security has lovely, $621,000 East Side home.

Mark Mone’s French Provincial Manse

UWM chancellor's nearly $1 million home boasts a bar and wine cellar.

MATC Hosts Sustainability Summit and Exposition May 3-4

Summit attendance is free for all attendees.

Will UW System Changes Hurt Minorities?

Walker’s performance metrics may mean UWM serves fewer poor students.

UWM Signs Climate Commitment To Go Carbon Neutral

The university will build on a decade-long reputation for sustainability.

UWM Marketing expert named first holder of Klappa professorship

Her research focuses on how consumer psychology can help nonprofits and social-impact organizations transform the world.

UW-Milwaukee gets top bicycle-friendly ranking

UWM’s ranking stems from the university’s efforts to encourage bicycling by making it an easy option for transportation.

Bestselling Author Seth M. Siegel Becomes Senior Water Policy Fellow at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences

Siegel will serve as a resource for faculty, researchers and students, expanding the school’s impact on national and international water policy.

Herzfeld Foundation gives UWM $1.5 million for innovation, research

The Herzfeld Foundation awards grants in the areas of arts and culture, education, arts education, and civic improvements.

UWM plans to become Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution

Earning the HSI federal designation will help UWM expand services and support to its thriving population of Latino students

New Chief Technology Officer Joins The Water Council

UW-Milwaukee and The Water Council Partner to Further Innovation and Commercialization in Water

UWM Alum Gives $1 Million To Milwaukee Athletics

Fred Sitzberger recognizes how important a strong athletics program is to a university.

Inside New Jan Serr Studio at UWM

Doors Open site will also host Milwaukee Film Festival Party.

UWM Arts Alumna Gives $1 Million Lead Gift to Renovate Studio Space

The gift will fund initial renovations to the top floor of the Kenilworth building, and construction is set to begin in 2017.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professorship Honors Gale and Judi Klappa

The professorship was made possible through gifts from the We Energies Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.

UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools partnership receives $2.4 million grant

The partnership will engage 25 teachers with master’s degrees across MPS high schools in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.

Associates from Baird give $1 million to UWM’s Investment Management Certificate Program

UWM’s IMCP is one of the premier investment programs in the United States.

U.S. Secretary of Education Honors UW-Milwaukee for Sustainability Efforts

UWM’s accomplishments include reducing greenhouse gas emissions at all sites by 10 percent/

UWM Grad Jerry Jendusa Gives $1 Million for Entrepreneurship

Jendusa’s gift will support an entrepreneur-in-residence program, allowing students to learn from individuals who have successfully started their own companies.

Bernard Osher Foundation gives UWM $1 million for lifelong learning

To date, the foundation has contributed nearly $3.7 million to the university.

Kelben Foundation gives $5 million to UWM for faculty, scholarships and entrepreneurship

The gift will also create an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in early childhood education at the School of Education.

UWM receives national award for sustainability efforts

No other UW System school has received the award since its inception in 2012.

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Plan to Keep Hockey Franchise in Downtown Milwaukee

UW-Milwaukee receives top research designation from Carnegie

The need and desire for a major research institution to support and fuel the southeastern Wisconsin was made clear in the 1986 community-based report.

2016 State of the City

Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016

PBS NewsHour to host Democratic primary debate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate.

UWM announces Student Startup Challenge winners

UWM students and recent alumni from nine winning teams will receive a total of $70,000 in support and services.

Bublr Bikes Expands to UWM

Six new bike stations now at UWM. Barrett, Abele and UWM and Bublr representatives cheer the news.

After nine tumultuous months, Mark Mone formally installed as UWM chancellor

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone to be Inaugurated Oct. 2

UWM will celebrate the inauguration of Chancellor Mark Mone at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Zelazo Center

First Look: New Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship, and how it came to be

Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are Needed

Legislators' push for top-down management will damage UW System and chase away top faculty.

Snap-on Inc. rolls out an ergonomic industrial wrench developed at UWM

The public ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. at the company’s headquarters, 2801 80th St., Kenosha.

More Than 3,300 Students to graduate May 17 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s 2105 Spring Commencement ceremonies will be at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 17.

UWM offers voluntary separation incentive in anticipation of state funding cut

The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees.

Walker Plan for UW System Could Backfire

Financial and academic reductions could actually result in fewer and less prepared workers for the rapidly changing workplace.

The Growth of UWM Research Foundation

It's processed 41 patents in last nine years. But state funding cuts could endanger its growth.

Unprecedented industry-academic partnership to focus on energy storage as Johnson Controls and UWM and UW-Madison name endowed professorship

The appointment, based at UW-Milwaukee’s College of Engineering & Applied Science and affiliated with WEI, is part of a collaboration among Johnson Controls, and two of the state’s largest public research universities.