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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UW–Milwaukee, UWM, or Milwaukee) is a public urban research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.[5] It is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and one of the two doctorate-granting research universities of the University of Wisconsin System. As of 2023, UW–Milwaukee had an enrollment of about 23,000 students, including 18,500 undergraduates and 4,500 postgraduates.[1]

Key Information

The university offers over 200 degree programs across 14 schools and colleges, including the only graduate school of freshwater science in the U.S., the first CEPH accredited dedicated school of public health in Wisconsin, and the state's only school of architecture.[6][7][8][9] The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[10] In 2018, the university had a research expenditure of $55 million.[11]

The university's athletic teams are the Milwaukee Panthers. A total of 15 Panther athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I. Panthers have won the James J. McCafferty Trophy as the Horizon League's all-sports champions seven times since 2000. They have earned 133 Horizon League titles and made 40 NCAA tournament appearances as of 2016.[7]

History

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Main article: History of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Early history

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Illustration of the State Normal School at Milwaukee, published in the 1885 edition of the Wisconsin Blue Book

In 1885, the Wisconsin State Normal School opened for classes at 18th and Wells in downtown Milwaukee. The first president was John Mapel, an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison who had previously been the superintendent of schools in Iowa. His ideas for the curriculum were largely influenced by a tour he took through Europe prior to his job in Iowa.[citation needed] Over the next 42 years, the Milwaukee State Normal School saw seven different presidents, the addition of music and liberal arts programs and rapid growth from an initial enrollment of 76. In 1919, the school moved from downtown to the current location near the lakefront when a new building, now Mitchell Hall, was completed. In 1927, the Milwaukee normal school changed its name to Wisconsin State Teachers College-Milwaukee in an effort by the State Normal School Regents to refocus on the instruction of teachers. The college became one of the nation's top teacher's training colleges in the 1940s. In 1951, the Legislature empowered all state colleges to offer liberal arts programs.[12] The Milwaukee State Teachers College subsequently became Wisconsin State College–Milwaukee, but was still casually referred to as "Milwaukee State," as it had been throughout its previous incarnations; also retaining the green and white school colors and Green Gulls mascot.[13]

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee was founded with the belief that Milwaukee needed a great public university to become a great city.[14] In 1955, the Wisconsin state legislature passed a bill to create a large public university that offered graduate programs in Wisconsin's largest city. In 1956, Wisconsin State College-Milwaukee merged with the University of Wisconsin–Extension's Milwaukee division (a graduate branch of the University of Wisconsin–Madison) to form the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[15] The new university consisted of the WSC campus near the lakefront and the University of Wisconsin extension building in downtown Milwaukee. The first commencement of the new University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee was held on June 16, 1957. On June 13, 1958, Socialist mayor Frank P. Zeidler was the first person to receive an honorary doctorate from the university.

In 1964, the campus of the neighboring private women's institution, Milwaukee-Downer College, was purchased by the state to expand the UWM campus; Milwaukee-Downer College had previously merged with Lawrence College to form the present Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.[16] The university had already purchased the former campuses and buildings of the former Milwaukee-Downer Seminary and Milwaukee University School along Hartford Avenue.[17]

From 1956 to 1971, UW–Milwaukee, UW–Madison, and the latter's affiliated 10 freshman-sophomore centers and statewide extensions (University of Wisconsin–Extension) were part of the original University of Wisconsin System. In 1971, the state legislature merged this entity with the Wisconsin State Universities to form a united University of Wisconsin System under a single board of regents. In 1988, the UW System designated eight Centers of Excellence at UWM. In 1994, UWM was designated a Research II University (now a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) by the Carnegie Foundation.[18]

Chapman Hall

UWM has expanded to 12 schools and colleges and now offers 88 undergraduate programs and 48 graduate programs, including 22 doctoral degree programs, with a university-wide focus on academic research, teaching and community service. In 2005, UW–Milwaukee surpassed UW–Madison in the number of Wisconsin resident students and became the university with the largest enrollment of Wisconsin residents.[19]

In 2006, UW–Milwaukee was ranked as the ninth best "Saviors of Our Cities" by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), because of its strong positive contribution of careful strategic planning and thoughtful use of resources that have dramatically strengthened the economy and quality of life of Milwaukee,[20] and was voted by the public as one of the top ten "Gems of Milwaukee".[21]

In 2008 and 2009, the school saw the establishments of the School of Public Health and the School of Freshwater Sciences. In 2010, UW–Milwaukee purchased its neighboring Columbia St. Mary's Hospital complex. In the early 2011, UW-Milwaukee closed the land purchase for its Innovation Park in Wauwatosa.

Campus

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The 104-acre (42 ha) UWM campus is located in a residential area on Milwaukee’s upper East Side. The campus is five blocks from the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and is less than a ten-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Transit System provides the campus with access to public bus transportation in Milwaukee. The campus is divided into central, north, west, and northwest quads. In addition to the campus proper, UWM incorporates a large number of other sites throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Central Quad

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Golda Meir Library and Spaights Plaza

The north end of the Central Quad is the UWM Golda Meir Library, a major library of the country. The library consists of three parts: the West Wing, East Wing and the conference center on the top level of the East Wing. The West Wing and the East Wing were completed in 1967 and 1974 separately. The two structures are joined by passageways in the basement and on the second and third floors. The northern extensions of the East and West Wings and a fourth floor conference center facility were completed in 1987. In 1979, the Library was named for Golda Meir, the fourth Prime Minister of Israel, who attended Milwaukee State Normal School, a UWM predecessor institution.

The south end of the Central Quad is anchored by the UWM Student Union, the center of student and campus life for UWM. At 350,000 square feet (33,000 m2), the Student Union is one of the largest student centers in the nation, and its 26,000 plus visitors a day during the spring and fall academic terms makes the Union one of the busiest buildings in Wisconsin on a daily basis. Golda Meir Library on the north and the Student Union on the south are connected by the Ernest Spaights Plaza, the central commons for UWM and the roof level of the 480 vehicle Union parking structure. Overtowering the Ernest Spaights Plaza to the west is Bolton Hall which houses the Departments of Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Urban Studies, and Geography, as well as many student support centers including the Student Success Center and the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR).

West of Bolton Hall is Lubar Hall, home of Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business. This four-story facility consists of 150,000 square feet (14,000 m2) of classroom, computer labs and office space and can accommodate 2,000 students in its instructional facilities at one time. Originally constructed in 1995 as the Business Administration Building, it was renamed in 2006, Lubar Hall in honor of Sheldon B. Lubar, a prominent Milwaukee businessman, civic leader and philanthropist. Lubar is founder and chairman of Lubar & Company, Inc., a private investment firm. His commitment to UWM and higher education spans more than three decades including service as a past president of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. Lubar's distinguished career of public service also includes his work as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration. The building's original automated light and temperature controls featured a system called The Lighting Showcase by the Wisconsin Electric Power Company. It was designed to provide maximum energy efficiency for the most highly utilized academic building on the UWM campus. In addition to providing nearly 200 offices, there are three lecture halls, with a total of 785 seats; seven arc-shaped classrooms; ten U-shaped classrooms; an Executive MBA classroom; three computer labs; and two levels of underground parking. In 2023, Jeff Yabuki was named the Sheldon B. Lubar executive-in-residence.[22]

On the east side of the Ernest Spaights Plaza are the Art building, Music building, and the Theatre building which are all indirectly connected through a series of basement hallways, and on the second floor. These buildings make up what is part of the Peck School of the Arts. Main buildings on the east side of the central quad include Mitchell Hall, sometimes known as "Old Main," which was the home of the original Milwaukee State Teachers College; Garland and Pearse Halls (which formerly housed Milwaukee-Downer Seminary); Curtin Hall; etc.

North Quad

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Merrill Hall

The north side of the North Quad contains the Downer Woods, a wooded area and conservation center. On the west side of North Quad are the Sandburg Residence Halls, a complex comprising four high-rise dormitories. Sandburg Residence Hall houses about 2,700 students.

In the central part of North Quad, there are the school's indoor sports facilities the Klotsche Center and its new addition the Pavilion. Next to the indoor sports facilities is Chapman Hall and the 11-story Enderis Hall, which houses the College of Health Sciences, School of Education, and the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare.

The east side of the North Quad is a group of old red buildings, including Holton Hall, Merrill Hall, Johnston Hall, Sabin Hall, and others. These older buildings were acquired by the university in the Milwaukee-Downer College campus purchase.[23] The Milwaukee-Downer "Quad" (Holton, Johnston, Merrill and Greene Halls) was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[24]

West Quad

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The West Quad is the location for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Nursing, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and the natural science departments. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is housed in the EMS building. The Physics Building is to the south, and the Chemistry Building and Lapham Hall (housing the Biology and Geosciences Departments, as well as the Thomas A. Greene Memorial Museum) are to the east. Cunningham Hall on the northwest side houses the College of Nursing.

The award-winning Architecture and Urban Planning Building on the east side of the West Quad was completed in 1993. With more than 143,000 square feet (13,300 m2), it is one of the largest school of architecture buildings built in the U.S. in the last forty years. The exterior of the L-shaped building has brick walls accented by metal panels and large windows. Full glass walls facing onto the central courtyard afford a view of that area from almost every room in the building. Inside, the air ducts, light fixtures and structural system have been left exposed, providing a unique architectural teaching environment. The building includes student design studios, classrooms, a lecture hall, exhibition areas, computer labs, offices, a media and photography center, and research centers.

Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex

In October 2015, the university unveiled the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex, a distinctive 141,000 square-foot building at a cost of $80 million.[25][26]

In May 2019, UWM opened the UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and UWM Welcome Center in a new $8.3 million building, sitting just south of the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex.[27]

Surrounded by the buildings in the West Quad is Engelmann Stadium, home to the Milwaukee Panthers men's and women's soccer teams. Built in 1973, the 2,000-capacity stadium is tucked between buildings in the middle of the West Quad, making it a unique stadium among American sports venues. Engelmann Stadium is home to the longest-running in-season tournament in NCAA Division I men's soccer, the Panther Invitational. UWM has hosted the event annually since the program's inception in 1973, save for the 1990 season. The tournament entered its 38th year in 2012.[28]

Northwest Quad

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Northwest Quadrant

The former Columbia-St.Mary's hospital was acquired in 2010. It contains a seven-building complex, with over 820,000 square feet (76,000 m2) and a parking structure, expanding the campus by 20 percent.[29] Currently, the building houses the School of Information Studies, UWM's child care center, the Biological Sciences Greenhouse, and numerous departments' offices. The uses of the remaining portions of the complex are yet to be determined, although the university said in 2020 that it would raze Building A, the former Columbia Hospital building.[30] The demolition began in spring 2022 after the covid-19 pandemic delayed the project. The former east wing is currently called Building A, west wing as Building B, Clinical Building as Building C, and the Medical Arts Building as Building D.

Academics

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Main article: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee academics
Academic rankings
National
Forbes[31]431
U.S. News & World Report[32]315
Washington Monthly[33]256
WSJ/College Pulse[34]351
Global
ARWU[35]601-700
QS[36]1201-1400
THE[37]801-1000
U.S. News & World Report[38]713

The university consists of 15 colleges and schools, 70 academic centers, institutes and laboratory facilities and offers a total of 191 degree programs, including 94 bachelor's, 64 master's and 33 doctorate degrees.[7] The School of Freshwater Sciences is the only graduate school of freshwater science in the U.S. and the third in the world.[8][39][40] The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health is the first CEPH accredited dedicated school of public health in Wisconsin.[9] The School of Architecture and Urban Planning, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences are the largest in Wisconsin.[7]

Libraries

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Golda Meir Library is the university's main library. The 379,000 square foot library has more than 5.2 million cataloged items, many of which are available electronically through electronic reserve, web-based online catalog, searchable databases and indexes. The building was first constructed in 1967 and then expanded with the addition of the East Wing in 1974 and conference center in 1982. In 2007, Golda Meir Library Renovation Project was launched, which contributed to create the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, completed in 2009. This place, located on the first floor of West Wing, provides students learning spaces to study and work together. The library is named for Golda Meir, the fourth Prime Minister of Israel, who graduated in 1917 from the Milwaukee State Normal School, a predecessor institution of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. The Golda Meir Library is also home to the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL), which "consists of nearly 2 million items including maps, atlases, globes, photographs, monographs, serials and digital geospatial data" according to the UWM Libraries website.[41]

Honors College

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The Honors College is an academic division that emphasizes personalized education to a selected group of undergraduate students.[42] It is open to students in all majors and disciplines who meet and maintain the Honors College admission requirements.[43] Students in the Honors College have a designated writing tutor, special advisors, private study space in the library and opportunities to engage in undergraduate research.[44]

As of 2024 there were about 690 students enrolled in the Honors College, and about 60 students graduated with the Honors degree each year.[45]

Research

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The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[10] In the year 2015, the university had a total research expenditure of 68 million US Dollars[7] and ranked 179th among US research universities by total research expenditure in 2010.[7][failed verification]

The UWM Research Foundation supports and commercializes the university's research and innovations. It provides intellectual property management, technology transfer, corporate sponsored research and strategic corporate partnership services to UWM researchers and industry corporations.[46]

Research Growth Initiative (RGI) is a program designed to expand UWM's research enterprise through investment in projects with anticipated return on investment through extramural funding. The application process is competitive and rigorous. Proposals are evaluated by external reviewers with national reputations and ranked according to their quality, rewards and risk.[47]

Student life

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Housing

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Sandburg Residence Halls

There are four university-managed student housing facilities: Cambridge Commons, Kenilworth Square Apartments, RiverView Residence Hall, and Sandburg Halls.

Sandburg Halls is the largest student residence hall on campus. It is a four-tower complex with a capacity of 2,700 students, arranged in three- and four-room suites. The North, South, and West towers were built in 1970, with the East tower opening in 2000. All East tower suites have full-size kitchens and a dining area. Sandburg Hall went through a renovation in the summer of 2008 with the installation of an environmentally friendly roof. Following a design by associate professor Jim Walsey, this change was intended to prevent overflows and backups into neighboring homes.[48] Facilities inside the building include a cafeteria, fitness center, convenience store, coffee shop, computer lab and a second-run movie theater for residents.[49] Sandburg Halls also has space for recreational activities, including grass space, a patio, basketball courts, and sand volleyball.

Kenilworth Square is located a mile south of the main campus and has a capacity of about 330 upper-class, graduate, and older students in one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in a converted Ford factory that also houses classrooms, galleries, and studios of the Peck School of the Arts.[50]

RiverView Residence Hall, opened to first year students in 2008, is located several blocks west of Kenilworth Square and has a capacity of 470 students. There are a 24-hour University Housing shuttle, MCTS, and BOSS (Be On the Safe Side, the university shuttle service) running between the residence hall and the main campus. First year students can also attend some classes within the residence hall.[51]

Cambridge Commons is the newest residence hall project, which opened in 2010 and houses 700 residents. Approximately 140 spaces are available for returning residents in apartment-style suites to include living rooms and kitchens.[52] The remaining spaces are two-room suites with a shared bathroom and refrigerator. The lobby features a fireplace lounge, music practice rooms equipped with recording technology, and a computer lab. Cambridge is a LEED Gold certified building, with two green roofs, solar panels, and a green courtyard that reduces rain runoff using a 20,000 gallon holding tank.[53]

All of housing with the exception of Kenilworth Square students are serviced by the Student Housing Administrative Council (SHAC) which is Milwaukee's version of a RHA and is student run.[54]

In addition to these university-managed residence halls, students also occupy apartments and rental houses in the surrounding neighborhood. The Neighborhood Housing Office is available to help students seeking off-campus housing.[55]

Media

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The UWM Post is an online newspaper independently run by the students.[56] Journalism students used to run Frontpage Milwaukee, another online newspaper.[57] The UWM Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies department also publishes student work on Media Milwaukee, an online news publication.

Journalism & Mass Communication students used to run PantherVision, a weekly, news program distributed via the Higher Education Cable Consortium to approximately 300,000 households in southeastern Wisconsin.

The College of Letters and Science runs WUWM, a Milwaukee public radio station serving southeastern Wisconsin with news, public affairs and entertainment programming.

PantherU.com is a non-affiliated sports news media website that covers Milwaukee Panthers athletics in specific.[58]

In October 2022, a student-run internet radio station was started on campus called Prowl Radio.[59]

Student organizations

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Student Union

There are over 300 student organizations on campus.[60] The governing body is the Student Association of UWM, which under Wisconsin's "shared governance" system (statute 36.09(5)) interacts with the university administration and the student body to insure students rights and interests. Other student organizations in the university vary greatly in nature, ranging from political (College Democrats, College Republicans), academic, cultural, to sports clubs.

UWM is home to a number of Greek organizations, including 6 IFC Council Fraternities and 3 Panhellenic Council Sororities, along with 7 Multicultural Greek Council and 6 NPHC organizations. The number of fraternity and sorority houses remains extremely limited due to Milwaukee's housing ordinance that restricts occupancy to no more than three unrelated individuals.[61]

Panther Prowl

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The Panther Prowl is an annual running race sponsored by the UWM Alumni Association. Participants race across the UWM campus and Upper Lake Park to raise funds for students scholarship and support alumni programming.[62]

Performing arts venues

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Four venues provide performance space for UWM's Peck School of the Arts including music, dance, theater and film. Musical performances are held in the Bader Concert Hall located in the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts or the Recital Hall adjacent to the Arts Center courtyard. Theatrical performances are held in the Mainstage Theater or Studio Theater located in the Theater Building next to Spaight Plaza. Dance performances are held in Mitchell Hall Dance Studio located on the second floor. The department of film recently opened a new venue to showcase new student films in Kenilworth Square.

Safety

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In addition to an on-campus University Police Department staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with 43 full-time sworn police officers and 22 U-Park security officers,[63] UWM provides a safety escort service called SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone), a shuttle van service called BOSS (Be On the Safe Side), and an emergency alert notification system.[64] This service is funded through students segregated fees.[65]

Athletics

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Main article: Milwaukee Panthers

UWM has had three mascots and nicknames: Green Gulls (1910–1956), Cardinals (1956–1964) and Panthers (1964–present).[66]

A total of 15 Panthers athletic teams compete at the NCAA level for Milwaukee in the ten-member Horizon League, which it joined for the 1994 season. Prior to moving to the Division I level for all NCAA sports in the 1990–91 season, the Panthers competed in Division I, Division II, Division III and the NAIA.

Men's Basketball

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Main article: Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball

Under the tutelage of Bruce Pearl, the Panthers won their first ever Horizon League Tournament in 2003, leading to their first appearance in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. They would return to the tournament in 2005 where they gained national attention when they defeated Boston College for a trip to the Sweet Sixteen. The Panthers pulled off one more upset in the 2006 NCAA Tournament over Oklahoma under new head coach Rob Jeter.

Football

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Main article: Milwaukee Panthers football

Milwaukee disbanded its football program after the 1974 season, its 75th at the varsity level. Although it was considered a small program throughout its existence, it produced six players who went on to play in the National Football League including Houston Oilers All-Pro safety Mike Reinfeldt. Other notable Milwaukee football alums include Bill Carollo, the Panthers' starting quarterback from 1970 to 1973; and University of Illinois head coach Robert Zuppke.

In 2011, then-athletic director Rick Costello hired a consulting firm to look into the feasibility of reinstating football at the university.[67]

Since 2003, Milwaukee has had a successful club football program. From 2003 to 2010, they competed against the club football team from Marquette University in an annual tilt known as the Brew City Classic. The Panthers held on to the Golden Keg (the games' trophy) for the duration of the series until Marquette disbanded its program in 2011. In 2012, they finished the season ranked No. 7 nationally by the Intercollegiate Club Football Federation.[68]

Other sports

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The men's baseball and women's volleyball teams have enjoyed national success in recent years, with the baseball team posting six 30-win seasons in the last nine years and advancing to three NCAA Tournaments since 1999, including a win over top-ranked Rice University in the first round of the 1999 NCAA Tournament. The volleyball team has qualified for six of the last nine NCAA Tournaments and has compiled an all-time record of 867–477–7 through the end of the 2006 season.

The club bowling team has also seen success since its creation in 2000, winning the Wisconsin Collegiate Bowling Conference in 2011 and 2013 and finished 2011 as the 27th ranked team in the nation.[69]

The men's club lacrosse team, founded in 2010, won the Great Lakes Lacrosse League Championship title in 2011 and 2015.[citation needed]

Notable alumni and faculty

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Main article: List of University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee people

See also

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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) is a located in , , founded on September 1, 1956, through the merger of the Wisconsin State College–Milwaukee (formerly the , established in 1885 to train teachers) and the University of Wisconsin Extension Division's Milwaukee center (which began offering classes in 1892). Nestled in a tree-lined neighborhood on the city's , just minutes from downtown and , UWM serves as 's only urban and emphasizes accessible, world-class education with a focus on and economic impact. With a total enrollment of 22,613 students (fall 2025)—including approximately 19,400 undergraduates and 3,213 from 83 countries—UWM maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 and attracts 85% in-state residents, 43% first-generation undergraduates, and 1,244 veterans or military-affiliated students. The offers 106 bachelor's degrees, 102 programs (including master's and doctoral options), and Wisconsin's largest portfolio with 53 fully certificates and degrees alongside 397 courses, enabling flexible access to fields like , , and STEM, where 88% of its 2023–24 concentrate. UWM's 1,588 faculty and instructional staff support pioneering , with $66.3 million in expenditures for 2024, resulting in 215 patents and 47 active license agreements, earning it Carnegie Classification as an R1 doctoral with very high activity since 2016, reaffirmed in 2025. As a major economic engine, UWM employs 7,169 people—ranking among the top 10 employers in the area per in 2024—and boasts 215,751 alumni, over 80% of whom from the last decade remain in the state, contributing to 5,300 annual graduates with strong outcomes: 97% employed or pursuing within six months and an average starting salary of $64,546 for spring 2023 graduates. The campus fosters vibrant student life through clubs, activities, and 3,700 community partnerships, logging 42,614 hours of annually, while its 209 total degree programs span disciplines from and to and social sciences.

History

Origins and early institutions

The origins of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee trace back to the late , amid Milwaukee's rapid industrialization and expansion, which heightened the demand for qualified public school teachers. In 1880, the Wisconsin state legislature authorized the Board of Regents of to establish a teacher-training institution in to address the growing needs of the city's burgeoning school system, fueled by an influx of immigrants and industrial workers in sectors like , , and meatpacking. The State Normal School opened on September 14, 1885, at Eighteenth and Wells Streets, absorbing the existing City Normal School and marking the first public institution dedicated to teacher preparation in the region. Initial enrollment stood at 46 students, with a two-year focused on elementary methods, reflecting the urgent need to staff expanding urban schools as Milwaukee's surged from 115,587 in 1880 to 204,468 by 1890. Under the leadership of its first principal, Helen Donovan, who served from 1885 until 1910 alongside director Charles S. Perry, the Normal School emphasized practical training in , including model classroom demonstrations and subject-specific instruction tailored to urban classrooms with diverse, multilingual student populations. The institution relocated in 1909 to a larger at Downer Avenue and Kenwood (now the site of Mitchell Hall), accommodating growth as enrollment expanded with the city's industrial boom—Milwaukee's population reached 285,315 by , straining public resources. In 1911, the school absorbed the Milwaukee School of and the Wisconsin School of Fine and Applied Arts, briefly expanding into non-teacher training courses to incorporate vocational skills relevant to industrial Milwaukee, such as manual arts and ; however, these were discontinued in 1923 to refocus on . By 1926, the evolved to include four-year programs in kindergarten-primary, elementary, , and , responding to demands for more advanced certification amid ongoing urban growth. Parallel to the Normal School's development, Milwaukee-Downer College emerged as a pivotal force in women's higher education, influencing the local landscape by providing liberal arts opportunities for female students in an era when access was limited. Formed in 1895 through the merger of Milwaukee Female College (founded 1851) and Downer College (founded 1855 as a women's in Lake), it offered baccalaureate degrees in fields like , , and music, enrolling around 400 students at its peak in the and emphasizing intellectual preparation for women in an . Though independent, its focus on women's advancement complemented the teacher-training emphasis of the Normal School, contributing to broader in . In 1927, the Milwaukee State Normal School transitioned into the Milwaukee State Teachers College, authorized to grant four-year degrees and expanding its scope under President Frank E. Baker, whose administration oversaw exponential enrollment growth—prompting new facilities like in 1937 as the city's population climbed to 578,249 by 1930. By 1935, all programs except a three-year rural track required four years, and in 1937, the college began awarding in degrees, with master's programs launching in 1945 to meet advanced needs in urban schooling.

Establishment and expansion

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) was formally established on September 1, 1956, as the newest campus in the through legislative action merging the Wisconsin State College–Milwaukee and the Extension Division of the in . This creation addressed the growing demand for higher education in the region's urban center, opening with an initial enrollment of 6,195 students and 150 faculty members. Key expansions in the mid-20th century included the 1964 acquisition of the Milwaukee-Downer College campus after that institution merged its undergraduate programs with Lawrence University, enabling UWM to incorporate additional facilities and support coeducational growth. In 1973, UWM achieved full integration into the unified University of Wisconsin System, marking the completion of the statewide merger between the University of Wisconsin and the former Wisconsin State Universities that began in 1971. The 1980s and 1990s saw substantial physical and academic development, with building booms that modernized existing structures and added specialized facilities for science, architecture, and engineering programs to accommodate rising enrollment, which reached 22,000 students by 1971. In the 2020s, UWM has focused on infrastructure renewal aligned with urban revitalization, including the ongoing redevelopment of the Northwest Quadrangle—a former hospital complex acquired in 2010—through demolition and renovation projects initiated post-2020 to enhance academic and spaces. Complementary efforts, such as the Freshwater Collaborative of launched in 2019, have bolstered interdisciplinary sciences initiatives, funding hands-on and workforce training across UW campuses. These developments reflect UWM's evolution, with enrollment expanding to 22,481 students by 2023, reaching 22,613 by fall 2025, and an operating budget of $685 million supporting its and educational mission.

Campus

Location and layout

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) is situated on Milwaukee's , an urban residential neighborhood approximately five minutes from and midway between the Milwaukee River Valley and the lake's shores. The main campus encompasses 104 acres, providing a compact yet integrated urban academic environment adjacent to natural waterways that enhance its ecological and aesthetic appeal. The campus layout is organized into four primary quads—Central, North, West, and Northwest—interconnected by pedestrian pathways that promote walkability and seamless navigation across the site. This quadrangle-based design fosters a cohesive spatial structure, with the quads serving as focal points for academic, administrative, and communal activities amid green spaces that comprise a significant portion of the grounds. The overall configuration emphasizes accessibility, featuring 53 buildings spread across 6.7 million square feet, alongside ample open areas for recreation and reflection. UWM's urban setting enhances accessibility through close proximity to public transit options, including free (MCTS) bus services for students via their M-Card, as well as bike-sharing programs like Bublr with discounted annual permits. The campus connects directly to the Oak Leaf Trail, a regional system, and benefits from the East Side's pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, including racks, lockers, and repair stations for cyclists. These features, combined with nearby urban amenities such as shops and cultural sites, make the campus highly navigable without personal vehicles. As an embedded urban institution, UWM contributes to and benefits from neighborhood revitalization efforts, including the UWM Neighborhood Strategy and Vision Project, which addresses surrounding community issues through collaborative planning. This integration supports local economic and social development while offering campus residents panoramic views of downtown Milwaukee's skyline, particularly from lake-adjacent vantage points, blending academic life with the city's vibrant fabric.

Academic facilities

The academic facilities at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee are organized across the campus's central, north, west, and northwest quads, supporting teaching, learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The central quad features the Library, the university's primary research and study hub, which opened on February 20, 1967, and houses 5.4 million cataloged items, including extensive digital and print resources. Its special collections, located on the fourth floor, include rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials documenting and history from circa 1900, such as photographs and records of local institutions and urban development. In the north quad, engineering and science facilities emphasize hands-on innovation, with the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) Building serving as a core venue since its opening in 1970. The EMS Building contains specialized resource rooms and labs, including a first-floor "thinker space" designed to foster collaboration and prototyping among students and faculty in engineering disciplines. Recent upgrades to its laboratories in 2024 have enhanced capabilities for experimental work and interdisciplinary projects. The west quad supports creative and performing arts through facilities like the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, a historic stone building renovated for modern use, featuring the 758-seat Helen Bader Concert Hall, rehearsal spaces, and dance studios integrated with the Peck School of the Arts. In the northwest quad, health sciences infrastructure includes buildings for the College of Health Professions & Sciences, providing classrooms and labs for programs in rehabilitation, kinesiology, and biomedical sciences. Complementing these, the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health Building, located on the downtown campus and opened in 2012, offers dedicated spaces for public health education and research in a renovated historic structure with modern additions. Post-COVID adaptations have driven 2024 renovations across multiple sites to enable hybrid learning, including tech-equipped classrooms in the Student Union with integrated audio-visual systems for simultaneous in-person and remote instruction, and acoustic enhancements in the EMS Building to improve focus in learning environments. These updates, part of broader capital projects totaling over $188 million, also incorporate renovated hospital spaces for IT-supported academic uses.

Housing and recreational areas

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee provides on-campus primarily through its residence halls, designed to support student community and academic success. Sandburg Hall, the largest facility, consists of four towers built between 1970 and 2001 and accommodates approximately 2,800 students in suite-style rooms with shared amenities such as lounges and a residential . Other options include RiverView Hall, offering suite-style living for a mix of undergraduate and graduate students along the , and Cambridge Commons, which features double rooms in a quieter setting. Approximately 25% of undergraduates live on campus, with University Housing housing approximately 4,400 undergraduates in fall 2025, including recent efforts to expand options for graduate students through facilities like Square apartments. Dining services at UWM operate through multiple venues across campus, emphasizing variety, nutritional needs, and . Residential dining at Sandburg Hall includes a café with customizable meals, while other locations such as the University Services Building and student union offer grab-and-go options, international cuisines, and accommodations for vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free diets. Initiatives like locally sourced ingredients and waste reduction programs align with campus goals, providing students with convenient access to balanced meals. Recreational facilities enhance student well-being with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The Klotsche Center and serves as the primary fitness hub, featuring sport courts, a suspended track, weight rooms, and group exercise areas open extended hours for intramurals and personal training. Outdoor amenities include the Campus Green, a central lawn used for events and relaxation, and proximity to parks like Bradford Beach, offering opportunities for running, picnics, and water activities just minutes from campus. These areas integrate with student organizations for occasional hall-sponsored events, fostering social connections.

Organization and administration

Governance and system affiliation

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) is one of 13 public universities comprising the Universities of Wisconsin system, a statewide network dedicated to higher education, research, and public service. This affiliation stems from the 1971 merger of the former University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State Universities systems, which unified governance under Chapter 100 of the Laws of 1971, creating a coordinated structure to enhance efficiency and access across the state. The system is overseen by the Board of Regents, an 18-member constitutional body appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate, responsible for setting policies, approving budgets, and ensuring alignment with statutory mandates outlined in Chapter 36 of the Wisconsin Statutes. As a member of the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM participates in system-wide initiatives that promote collaboration and resource sharing. A core principle is the , a longstanding that extends the boundaries of the to address societal challenges through education, research, and outreach for the benefit of and the world. Additionally, UWM students and programs benefit from interstate tuition reciprocity agreements, such as the Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity Agreement, which enables eligible out-of-state residents to pay in-state tuition rates, fostering greater regional access to higher education. On the campus level, UWM operates under a shared mandated by state law and system policy, ensuring input from faculty, academic staff, university staff, and students in institutional decision-making. The Faculty Senate, as the primary faculty body, plays a central role by reviewing and recommending policies on academic matters, , and faculty welfare, while collaborating with other governance groups like the Academic Staff Committee and Student Association. This model promotes transparency and collective responsibility in addressing campus priorities. UWM's operations are financially supported through a combination of state appropriations, student tuition and fees, research grants, and auxiliary revenues, with oversight provided by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents to align expenditures with system goals.

Leadership and key offices

The of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) serves as the , bearing primary responsibility for strategic planning, external relations with community stakeholders and government entities, and administering university policies in alignment with the Universities of Wisconsin System. This role encompasses advocating for student development, fostering institutional growth, and engaging in high-level decision-making to advance UWM's mission as an urban . As of November 2025, Dr. holds the position of , having assumed office on July 1, 2025, following an 11-year tenure by Mark A. Mone. Gibson's appointment, announced on March 31, 2025, by the Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, emphasizes priorities such as enrollment growth—aiming to reverse a decline of approximately 3,000 students since 2019 through comprehensive strategic enrollment management—and enhancing urban research initiatives to strengthen UWM's ties to regional workforce needs and community partnerships. Supporting the Chancellor is the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, currently Andrew P. Daire, who acts as the chief academic officer overseeing , affairs, and academic to ensure educational excellence across UWM's programs. Key vice chancellors include Kelly Haag, Vice Chancellor for , who directs student support services, campus engagement, and wellness initiatives to foster a vibrant community for over 22,000 students; and Robin Van Harpen, Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs, responsible for budgeting, operational efficiency, and fiscal sustainability amid ongoing enrollment and funding challenges. Complementing these roles, Chia Vang serves as Vice Chancellor for Community Empowerment & Institutional Inclusivity, leading efforts through policy advocacy, cultural programming, and institutional assessments to promote an accessible and supportive environment. The Board of Visitors provides external advisory support to the Chancellor's office, having been established in 1978 by the Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents as a group of community leaders unaffiliated with UWM. Comprising prominent regional figures, the board advises on strategic priorities, facilitates engagement through networking events and programs, and aids by connecting the university with philanthropic opportunities to bolster scholarships, facilities, and endeavors. This advisory body operates in coordination with the broader oversight of the UW System Board of Regents, ensuring alignment with system-wide goals.

Academics

Colleges and schools

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee comprises 10 schools and colleges, with some encompassing multiple specialized units, emphasizing distinct disciplinary strengths while fostering interdisciplinary approaches to and that mirror Milwaukee's diverse population. These units collectively support over 200 degree programs, with a focus on practical, research-driven tailored to regional and global challenges. The College of Letters & Science serves as the university's largest academic unit, delivering foundational education across , natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, including programs in biological sciences, English, and psychology that promote and scientific inquiry. The Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business emphasizes innovative practices, real-world , and , preparing students for dynamic careers through concentrations in , , and . Similarly, the School of Nursing, Wisconsin's largest provider of nursing education, prioritizes clinical excellence, , and leadership in patient care, integrating simulation-based training and initiatives. In the arts and design fields, the College of the Arts & Architecture provides comprehensive programs in dance, film, music, theatre, , , and , with the Peck School of the Arts earning recognition as one of the world's top 50 schools and emphasizing creative expression tied to urban cultural contexts, while the School of Architecture and Urban Planning—the state's sole institution dedicated to —focuses on , urban development, and community-oriented planning, blending technical skills with real-world projects in Milwaukee's evolving neighborhoods. Engineering and health sciences are advanced through the College of Engineering & Applied Science, which drives technological innovation in areas like civil engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science, with strong ties to industry for applied research and prototyping. The College of Health Professions & Sciences integrates rehabilitation sciences, occupational therapy, health informatics, and nursing, fostering interprofessional collaboration to address public health needs in diverse urban settings. Complementing this, the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare concentrates on social justice, urban social work, and policy analysis, equipping students to tackle issues like poverty and community resilience through fieldwork in Milwaukee. Education and information sectors are supported by the School of Education, which prepares teachers and leaders for inclusive, urban classrooms with an emphasis on equity and practical , and the School of Information Studies, dedicated to data curation, library science, and digital systems in a technology-driven society. These are unified under the College of Community Engagement & Professions alongside the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare to amplify urban-focused initiatives. The School of Continuing Education functions as southeastern Wisconsin's premier center for and professional certification, offering flexible non-degree courses in leadership, , and emerging industries to enhance workforce skills. Specialized units highlight UWM's leadership in niche fields. The School of Freshwater Sciences, founded in 2009 and building on since 1966, is the nation's only institution solely devoted to freshwater and sciences, concentrating on ecosystems, water policy, and sustainable technologies through graduate-level study and interdisciplinary . The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, established in 2009 and the first in to receive national accreditation in 2017, advances , , and via community-based and training in Milwaukee's multicultural environment. Overarching these is the Graduate School, which coordinates advanced master's and doctoral programs across all units, promoting scholarly excellence and professional networks.

Programs and enrollment

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee offers 209 degree programs across various disciplines, including 106 bachelor's degrees and 102 graduate-level programs that encompass master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. Notable professional programs include the from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning and the from the School of Nursing. These offerings emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, with strengths in fields like , sciences, and the . As of fall 2025, UWM enrolls 23,104 students, with 19,217 undergraduates (83%) and 3,887 graduate students (17%). The student body is diverse, drawing from 83 countries and including approximately 1,250 international students, or about 5% of the total enrollment. Underrepresented minorities, including or Latino (~13.5%), or African American (~7.5%), Asian (~7%), and Native American students, comprise approximately 26% of the enrolled population. Additionally, 43% of undergraduates are first-generation college students, reflecting UWM's commitment to accessible higher education. Admissions at UWM are designed to promote broad access, with an acceptance rate of 97% for recent cycles. Admitted freshmen typically have an average high school GPA of 3.1 and ACT scores ranging from 18 to 24. The particularly focuses on supporting first-generation and underrepresented applicants through targeted outreach and resources. As one of only two R1-designated universities in , UWM provides unique urban-focused degree programs, such as those in through the Joseph J. Zilber School of and water-related studies via the School of Freshwater Sciences, which offers specialized master's and doctoral options in freshwater sciences and technology. These programs leverage Milwaukee's urban environment to address regional challenges in and .

Libraries and resources

The UWM Libraries system serves as the primary academic resource hub for the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, comprising the central and specialized branch facilities. The , located at the heart of the campus, houses the majority of the system's collections, including 5.4 million cataloged items such as books, journals, and media. It also maintains extensive digital repositories through the UWM Libraries Digital Collections, which provide to over 190,000 photographic images, maps, books, and other materials drawn from university holdings. The library's Archives Department preserves historical records documenting UWM's development and the broader community's history, including materials on regional topics such as maritime and environmental records. Complementing the main library are three specialized branch libraries that support discipline-specific research. The American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) holds nearly 2 million items, including over 500,000 maps, 200,000 volumes, 440,000 photographs, and digital geospatial data, making it the largest geographical research collection in the Western Hemisphere. The Architecture and Urban Planning Library focuses on resources for design, planning, and built environment studies, offering books, journals, and visual materials tailored to those fields. The Music Library provides access to approximately 40,000 scores, 30,000 vinyl records, 15,000 CDs, and related audio-visual materials to support music scholarship and performance. Academic support services integrated with the libraries enhance student and success. The UWM Writing Center, housed within the Library, offers one-on-one for writers at any level and subject, available both in-person and online through appointments or walk-ins. Additional is coordinated via the Student Success Center, which provides supplemental instruction and academic coaching accessible through library-referred resources. Online platforms like MINDS@UW Milwaukee serve as the for open-access scholarly outputs, including theses, dissertations, and publications, facilitating free dissemination of UWM . In 2025, the UWM Libraries expanded digital services to include enhanced measures for borrowing , anonymizing histories older than six months starting in , alongside pilots for after-hours chat support tools. Librarians also advanced AI integration for research, developing guidelines and resources like the Generative AI and Research guide to promote ethical use of tools such as Research Assistant for literature discovery and analysis. These initiatives, including training sessions on AI literacy, aim to equip users with AI-assisted methods for efficient and evaluation.

Rankings and accreditation

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) holds the Carnegie Classification of "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity," a designation it first earned in 2016 and has maintained through subsequent cycles, including the 2025 update. This classification recognizes institutions that award at least 70 research doctorates annually and expend at least $15 million on , placing UWM among the top tier of research universities in the United States. In the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings (released in September 2025), UWM is ranked #301 (tie) among National Universities and #164 among Top Public Schools. The university also ranks #284 (tie) in Top Performers on , a metric evaluating and debt outcomes for recipients and other lower-income students. These standings reflect improvements from prior years, with UWM climbing 14 spots in the overall national category and 17 spots among institutions. Select programs also advanced, including at #74 (tie) among 686 programs and improvements in and other graduate fields. UWM's institutional accreditation is provided by the (HLC), a regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring compliance with standards for academic quality, governance, and student outcomes on a ten-year cycle. Program-specific accreditations include AACSB International for the Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, covering its undergraduate and graduate business programs through 2029, which affirms excellence in curriculum, faculty, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the College of Engineering & Applied Science holds accreditation for eight bachelor's programs, including biomedical, civil, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical engineering, as well as and , validating their preparation of graduates for professional practice. UWM has received recognition for its diversity efforts, ranking #92 on ' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, based on evaluations of inclusivity, equitable hiring, and support for underrepresented groups among over 1,300 organizations.

Research

Classification and funding

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) holds an R1 classification in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, designating it as a Doctoral University with Very High Activity. This status, reaffirmed for the fourth consecutive cycle, recognizes institutions that award at least 70 research doctorates annually; UWM exceeded this threshold with 167 research doctorates conferred in 2023. UWM's research enterprise is supported by substantial external funding, with total research expenditures reaching $66.3 million in fiscal year 2024. These expenditures are drawn from diverse sources, including major federal agencies such as the (NSF) and (NIH), which accounted for over three-quarters of research awards in recent years (e.g., $41.5 million of $54.1 million in FY 2022). State grants from the Universities of Wisconsin system also contribute significantly, alongside institutional funds. The university's endowment, valued at approximately $239 million at the end of 2023, bolsters research efforts through dedicated funds for initiatives like the School of Freshwater Sciences and its Water Institute. Post-2020, UWM has seen growth in private partnerships, facilitated by the UWM Research Foundation, which connects faculty with industry-sponsored projects and has contributed to record fundraising exceeding $46 million in FY 2024.

Centers and initiatives

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) hosts several specialized research centers and initiatives that address pressing regional and global challenges, particularly in , , and nonprofit . These entities foster interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging UWM's location on the shores of to integrate academic research with community needs. The School of Freshwater Sciences stands as a cornerstone for global research on ecosystems, offering advanced laboratories dedicated to , water policy, and ecosystem monitoring. Established to advance freshwater and atmospheric sciences, the school conducts studies on topics such as emerging contaminants, , and impacts on aquatic environments, providing hands-on training through access to research vessels and field sites along urban rivers and the . Faculty and students engage in real-world projects that protect freshwater resources, including investigations into sturgeon biology and urban systems. Complementing this focus, the Center for Economic Development drives urban revitalization through data-driven analytics tailored to Milwaukee's economy. The center provides technical assistance to local governments and community organizations, producing on racial equity, public transit access to jobs, and socioeconomic well-being in the region. Its includes analyses of environmental equity and veteran support needs, informing strategies for inclusive economic growth in southeastern . The Economic Development Fellows Program further extends this work by placing participants in agencies to apply toward practical community solutions. Other notable initiatives include the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management, which enhances organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit sector through graduate education and applied research. The institute offers a in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, alongside certificates and professional development programs that build skills in , , and . Its studies and reports address key issues like nonprofit compensation, sector trends, and challenges, supporting over 20 years of contributions to Wisconsin's nonprofit ecosystem. The Global Water Center, launched in 2013, bolsters sustainable water technologies by housing shared high-tech facilities such as a state-of-the-art water flow laboratory and incubator spaces for water-related startups. Integrated into Milwaukee's , it facilitates interdisciplinary innovation in , policy, and , drawing on collaborations with industry and other UWM units like the School of Freshwater Sciences. These centers collectively amplify UWM's research impact through extensive publications, patents, and outreach efforts. UWM researchers have secured over 200 patents since the university's research foundation began operations, with active licenses supporting innovations in water and environmental fields. Community engagement includes K-12 STEM programs, such as the School of Freshwater Sciences' Bowl—a high school academic competition on aquatic —and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) design challenges that promote hands-on skills. These initiatives have produced numerous peer-reviewed articles and reports, fostering public understanding of freshwater issues while contributing to regional policy and .

Student life

Housing and dining

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee requires first-time, first-year students under the age of 21 to live in on-campus residence halls, where space is available, to foster a supportive transition to college life. This policy applies to students within two years of high school graduation, with exemptions for those living with parents, veterans, or those aged 21 and older. On-campus options include Sandburg Hall, which accommodates approximately 2,149 residents across four towers and houses more than half of all UWM residential students, primarily first-year students in the North, South, and West Towers. The university also offers Living Learning Communities in residence halls like Sandburg, grouping students by shared academic majors or interests to enhance community and engagement. UWM provides residential dining plans with three flexible levels designed for on-campus students, offering all-access meals at venues such as the Sandburg Café, which features multiple food stations with regional cuisines. These plans accommodate diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with dedicated stations and menu items to ensure accessibility. Kosher meals are not prepared on campus but can be accessed through nearby certified facilities in . Dining services emphasize through local sourcing, eco-friendly ingredients, and initiatives like the Panther Pails program, which diverts nearly 200,000 pounds of food scraps from landfills annually via composting. For students opting for off-campus living, which includes 81% of undergraduates, UWM's Off-Campus Resource Center offers guidance on apartment searches, lease reviews, tenant rights, and rental tips, particularly in popular areas like Milwaukee's East Side. The center hosts events such as the annual Housing Fair to connect students with landlords and resources. Average rents in the East Side near campus range from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,890 for a two-bedroom , with typical commutes to UWM averaging 22 minutes by car or public transit. Resident experiences in UWM are supported by resident assistants (RAs), who provide peer counseling, , and organize social and educational events to build among residents. These programs aim to create inclusive environments, with RAs required to host floor activities and connect to resources.

Organizations and activities

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) supports a vibrant through over registered organizations, encompassing a wide array of interests that promote leadership, cultural exchange, and . These groups are managed via the Student Involvement office and the PantherOrgs platform, enabling to join, form new organizations, or take on leadership roles. Cultural organizations, such as the Black Student Union founded in , focus on empowering of African descent through academic support, social events, and advocacy for inclusivity. Professional societies, including engineering honoraries like the chapter, provide networking opportunities, career workshops, and industry connections tailored to specific academic disciplines. Additionally, Greek life comprises 20 chapters across councils such as the Collegiate Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, United Greek Council, and , emphasizing scholarship, service, and lifelong brotherhood/sisterhood. Student activities at UWM foster engagement through annual events and service-oriented programs that build community and civic responsibility. Panther Pride Week, often aligned with and Greek Week celebrations, features spirit-building activities like pep rallies, games, and networking sessions to unite students in shared Panther identity. Service opportunities include community-based initiatives through programs like the Economic Development Fellows, where students participate in trips and projects with local agencies to address urban challenges in . These efforts align with the broader , the UW System's commitment to extending education's impact beyond the classroom into . Campus traditions reinforce UWM's sense of belonging, particularly for new students. includes parades dating back to the university's early years, with events like floats, marches through , and alumni gatherings that celebrate institutional history and student achievements. The "Panther Prowl," a guided and orientation activity, introduces incoming students to campus landmarks, resources, and social opportunities during events like PantherFest and Family Weekend. UWM emphasizes diversity in its organizations, with dedicated support for underrepresented groups to create inclusive spaces. The LGBTQ+ Resource Center oversees affinity groups and events like Pride Week, offering , , and advocacy for queer students. International student groups, such as the Global Student Alliance, facilitate cultural exchange, visa support, and integration activities for the campus's diverse global population. In 2025, initiatives expanded peer networks through programs like Peer Health Education and the Togetherall platform, enabling students to connect anonymously for emotional support during Mental Health Week (May 5–9).

Media and arts

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee supports a vibrant array of student-run media outlets that provide hands-on experience in and . The UWM Post, established in 1956 as the university's independent student newspaper, covers campus news, , culture, and sports through original reporting and has transitioned to a fully digital format since 2012. WUWM 89.7 FM, licensed to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and operated by the College of Letters & Science, serves as Milwaukee's primary affiliate, offering , in-depth reporting, and national programming with opportunities for student involvement in production. Complementing these, Media Milwaukee operates as an award-winning digital platform under the , & (JAMS) program, where students produce multimedia stories, documentaries, and opinion pieces using professional standards. Student media initiatives in and are bolstered by dedicated labs and facilities within the JAMS program, including open-access multimedia software, equipment for , and audio production to support hands-on training in reporting and . The Film Studies program further integrates these resources, allowing students to explore historical and contemporary media through interdisciplinary courses that blend production with critical analysis. These outlets have earned notable recognition, including six regional awards for JAMS students in the 2024 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence contest, highlighting excellence in student . In performing arts, the Peck School of the Arts hosts over 350 public events annually at the Helen Zelazo Center for the , featuring student and faculty-led productions in theater, , and . The Department of Theatre presents a seasonal lineup of plays and experimental works, such as the 2025-2026 series exploring romance, , and dramatic themes, staged in venues like the Zelazo Center's theater. ensembles deliver large-scale concerts, including four major events per year like Winterdances and Springdances, showcasing original and world premieres by student performers. programs feature diverse ensembles, from wind and percussion groups to orchestras, with regular concerts that blend classical, contemporary, and global repertoires at the Zelazo Center. Visual arts opportunities for students extend to exhibition spaces like the Union Art Gallery, a student-run venue in the UWM Union dedicated to showcasing diverse contemporary works by emerging artists through juried shows, exhibitions, and thematic installations. Annual events such as the 52nd Juried Exhibition highlight student creativity across mediums, fostering professional development in curation and display.

Health and safety

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) provides comprehensive services through its Student and Wellness Center (SHAW), which offers free and confidential for enrolled students, including treatment for acute illnesses and injuries, routine check-ups, and contraception services. SHAW also administers vaccinations such as flu shots during annual clinics and other immunizations required for school programs, supporting preventive measures. Additionally, options like the "Ask a Nurse" service enable students to chat with nurses and peer educators for quick consultations, enhancing accessibility. Since 2020, SHAW has placed increased emphasis on integration within its medical framework, aligning with broader UW System responses to rising student needs amid the . Counseling services at UWM are delivered primarily through SHAW's Counseling unit, offering free short-term individual and sessions focused on goal-oriented support for emotional and psychological concerns. Students can access unlimited teletherapy via the Mantra Health platform at no cost, providing flexible virtual sessions for all UW System enrollees. is available during business hours for immediate stabilization and referrals, with 24/7 support through the UW line at (888) 531-2142. Wellness workshops and resources, such as those in The Mindful Space, promote proactive through activities, including access to relaxation equipment and guided sessions. UWM's safety infrastructure is managed by the UWM Police Department (UWMPD), which operates 24/7 to provide , response, and safety programming across properties. Blue light phones are strategically placed on the Kenwood , allowing direct connection to UWMPD dispatch, with annual functionality checks ensuring reliability. In compliance with the , UWM publishes annual security reports detailing crime statistics; for 2022–2024 on the main , rates remained low, with zero criminal homicides, 10–12 reported rapes, and fewer than 5 arrests for alcohol/drug violations annually, though disciplinary referrals numbered in the dozens to low hundreds. UWM advances inclusive environments through ongoing Title IX compliance and training initiatives, with all faculty, staff, and students required to complete an annual online course on preventing and . Following the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final regulations (effective August 2024), UWM implemented 2025 updates to its policies, enhancing support for survivors of sex-based misconduct and promoting equitable investigations. Diversity training is integrated via the Office of & Civil Rights, fostering inclusive practices that prohibit based on race, gender, , and other protected characteristics in all programs and activities.

Athletics

Teams and conference

The athletic teams of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee are known as the Milwaukee Panthers, with official colors of . The Panthers have competed in since the 1990–91 academic year, marking their transition from Division III to the highest level of collegiate athletics. As a founding member of the since 1994, the university sponsors 15 varsity teams, comprising seven men's programs—, , cross country, soccer, , , and —and eight women's programs—, cross country, soccer, , , , , and . These teams compete across a range of sports, fostering competitive opportunities within the conference while adhering to NCAA standards for participation and competition. Key facilities supporting the Panthers' programs include the J. Martin Klotsche Center, which serves as the primary venue for , , and indoor events with a capacity of 3,500 spectators, and Engelmann Stadium, home to soccer and outdoor competitions on its FIFA 2-Star rated field. The athletics department emphasizes compliance with NCAA regulations, including rigorous monitoring of student-athlete academic eligibility to ensure progress toward degree completion, as outlined in the annual Student-Athlete Handbook. Additionally, the university maintains gender equity in athletics under through dedicated policies, a full-time coordinator, and equitable resource allocation for men's and women's programs, promoting equal opportunities in participation and support services.

Basketball

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's men's basketball team, known as the Panthers, competes in the and has a history of competitive success, including regular-season conference championships in 2005 and 2011. These titles highlighted the program's emergence under coaches like and , with the 2005 squad advancing to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 12 seed after defeating 83–73 in the first round, 83–75 in the second round, before falling to 63–77 in the sweet sixteen. The 2011 team shared the regular-season crown but fell short in the conference tournament final to 59–44, missing a postseason bid. Overall, the Panthers have made four NCAA Tournament appearances (2003, 2005, 2006, and 2014), compiling a 3–4 record in the event, with notable upsets underscoring their potential as a contender. Since the 2022–23 season, the team has been led by head coach , who previously guided Queens University to multiple titles and brought a focus on disciplined defense and up-tempo offense to . Under Lundy, the Panthers posted a 21–11 record in 2024–25, finishing second in the with a 14–6 conference mark, but were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. Key roster highlights from that season included guard Jamichael Stillwell, who averaged 13.0 points per game and earned First Team All- honors, alongside guard Themus Fulks, a transfer addition who contributed 14.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest. Lundy's recruiting strategy emphasizes Midwest talent, with 2025–26 commitments including Stevie Elam from (a three-star recruit per ), and forward Tate Mackenzie from , aiming to build depth with regional players familiar with the 's physical style. The team has also achieved conference success, securing regular-season titles in 2001 and 2006, along with corresponding tournament championships that earned NCAA bids in both years. In 2001, as members of the Mid-Continent Conference (predecessor to the ), the Panthers upset top-seeded Green Bay 77–62 in the tournament final to reach the NCAA First Round, where they fell 79–66 to Notre Dame. The 2006 squad repeated the feat, winning the regular-season crown before claiming the tournament title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament, only to lose 65–55 to in the opening round. Both the men's and women's teams play home games at the , a historic venue built in with a basketball capacity of 10,783 that has hosted iconic moments like the 2005 men's title game. Average attendance for Panthers games hovers around 2,100–2,300 per contest, reflecting steady fan support in a city rich with tradition, though efforts continue to boost turnout through and improved facilities.

Other sports and facilities

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's athletic programs extend beyond basketball to include a variety of sports, with notable successes in soccer, , , and and diving. The men's soccer team captured the 2020 Horizon League championship, defeating in the tournament final, and won the 2025 Horizon League tournament championship, marking one of several postseason triumphs in the sport. Since joining the in 1994, the Panthers have secured 11 men's soccer conference titles, including regular-season crowns from 2001 to 2004. Women's volleyball has also achieved national prominence, earning NCAA Tournament berths in 2001, 2002, and 2006, with first-round appearances against opponents such as Western Michigan and Iowa State. The program has claimed 18 titles since 2000, including regular-season championships in 2000, 2003–2008, 2010–2011, 2013, and 2021, alongside tournament victories in 2001, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2013. In , the Panthers have dominated regionally, amassing 50 conference championships overall—14 men's indoor, 14 men's outdoor, 10 women's indoor, and 8 women's outdoor—many occurring since 2000, such as the women's outdoor title in 2024. The and diving teams have produced standout performers, including McClellan, who advanced to the finals of the 100-meter at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials. The women's soccer team claimed the 2025 regular-season title. Across non-basketball programs, UWM athletes have earned over 120 conference titles since 2000, contributing to the department's seven James J. McCafferty Trophies as all-sports champions during that period. Key facilities support these programs, with Engelmann Stadium serving as the primary venue for men's and women's soccer since the 1960s, featuring a natural grass surface and seating for approximately 2,500 spectators. The J. Martin Klotsche Center, opened in 1977, hosts women's , indoor events, and and diving in its natatorium, accommodating up to 3,500 fans. Softball competitions occur at nearby off-campus fields, while the UWM provides dedicated spaces including a student-athlete weight room and conditioning areas for training and rehabilitation. In addition to varsity athletics, UWM supports over 20 competitive club sport teams through University Recreation, engaging hundreds of student participants annually in activities such as rugby, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. These clubs foster intercollegiate and recreational competition, complementing the intramural program that offers leagues in sports like soccer and flag football to promote campus-wide wellness.

Notable people

Alumni

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) boasts a global network of over 215,000 alumni, with more than 80% of recent graduates remaining in Wisconsin to contribute to the state's economy and communities. These alumni have achieved prominence across diverse fields, including technology, entertainment, science, politics, and business, reflecting the university's emphasis on practical innovation and public service. In the arts, UWM alumni have made significant impacts in film and theater. Actor Willem Dafoe, who studied at UWM in the 1970s as part of the experimental Theatre X group, has earned four Academy Award nominations for roles in films such as Platoon (1986) and The Lighthouse (2019), establishing himself as a versatile performer in over 100 projects. Dafoe credits his time at UWM for fostering his early collaborative and improvisational skills, which shaped his boundary-pushing career. In science and engineering, alumni have driven foundational advancements. , who earned his master's degree in from UWM in 1950 through evening classes while working in , co-invented the in 1958 at , revolutionizing electronics and earning the in 2000. His monolithic laid the groundwork for modern computing, semiconductors, and countless technologies, with his work cited in over 10,000 patents and publications. While UWM alumni in sciences often collaborate with faculty on high-impact research, such as and , Kilby's legacy exemplifies the university's role in nurturing pioneering engineers. Public service alumni have influenced global and national leadership. , who attended the Milwaukee State Normal School—a predecessor institution to UWM—in 1917, became Israel's fourth prime minister (1969–1974), the world's first female head of government in a modern democratic state, and a key figure in post-World War II diplomacy and nation-building. Other notable figures include Luis E. Arreaga, a UWM alumnus who served as U.S. Ambassador to (2015–2017) and (2018–2021), advancing and economic partnerships in . In business, UWM graduates lead major corporations. , who received his in from UWM in 1990, has served as CEO of since 2014, overseeing a growth from $300 billion to over $3 trillion and pioneering expansions like Azure. Similarly, James L. Ziemer, a three-time UWM alumnus (BBA 1975, MBA 1986, advanced certificate), led as president and CEO from 2004 to 2009, expanding global sales and revitalizing the brand during economic challenges. The UWM Alumni Association, established in 1964, fosters these connections through networking events, career resources, and philanthropy, supporting over 215,000 members in 110 countries. The association partners with the UWM Foundation, which manages endowment funds of nearly $160 million as of June 30, 2024 and raised a record $46.1 million in 2024 to advance student success and research. In 2025, ongoing campaigns continue to build on this momentum, emphasizing alumni-driven initiatives for diversity in STEM and .

Faculty

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee employs 1,595 instructional members, supporting a student body of over 23,000 through a 17:1 student-to- ratio. These span diverse disciplines, with notable contributions in humanities, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields that address urban and environmental challenges. Distinguished include historian Joe Austin, Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of , whose expertise in post-1945 American encompasses youth movements, , and visual , as evidenced by his publications on and social contexts of urban expression. In the sciences, Carmen Aguilar-Diaz, Senior Scientist at the School of Freshwater Sciences, leads work in geomicrobiology and microbial biogeochemistry, securing National Science Foundation grants for initiatives like the Water Stewardship Project, which integrates community education on freshwater ecosystems. UWM faculty have garnered over 10 Fulbright awards in recent years, recognizing their global impact; examples include Priya Nambisan's 2024 U.S. Scholar award for and in , and professor Elizabeth Drame's 2025 Fulbright Specialist grant to advance inclusive education in Indonesia. Other accolades highlight innovative scholarship, such as theater professor Anne Basting's 2016 MacArthur Fellowship for pioneering creative aging programs that intersect arts, public health, and community engagement to support older adults. While no current UWM faculty hold memberships, the institution's profile includes $66.3 million in annual expenditures, fostering high-impact work. Faculty research emphasizes and , with initiatives like the Urban Studies Program's commitment to racial equity in planning and . Ryan Holifield, for instance, examines , , and in urban settings, contributing to understandings of how policy addresses social inequities in green spaces and resource distribution. Tenure-track faculty maintain robust publication records, averaging contributions that advance these fields, though specific per-faculty metrics vary by discipline. In terms of diversity, approximately 53% of faculty are women, reflecting efforts to enhance gender equity, while underrepresented minorities constitute about 25% of the instructional staff as of 2025, including 9.7% Black or African American and 7.34% Asian faculty, supporting UWM's inclusivity goals amid broader demographic shifts.

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