{"id":360,"date":"2024-11-07T08:57:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/?page_id=360"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:24:38","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About University Advancement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">About University Advancement<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">University Advancement works together with alumni, friends, students, parents, employees and community partners to help people get involved and make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">We also partner with the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation, 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association, 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation and 51ÁÔÆæ Real Estate Foundation to create and ensure lasting legacies that support 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/\" rel=\"\">Get Involved<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-sijpr3\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-sijpr3\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2025\/01\/scholarship-video-placeholder.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ Students outside of the Welcome Center entrance of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center\" class=\"wp-image-1833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2025\/01\/scholarship-video-placeholder.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2025\/01\/scholarship-video-placeholder-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>The path to success starts with 51ÁÔÆæ scholarships.<\/figcaption>        <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-sijpr3\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pW4suslFgLM\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\" id=\"h-connect-with-us\">Connect with Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-order--last\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-c-link--dark\" id=\"h-upcoming-events\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/events\/\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0\">Explore the many opportunities to connect with friends and alumni of 51ÁÔÆæ. Whether we&#8217;re cheering on the Milwaukee Panthers, networking with others or learning from 51ÁÔÆæ experts, we look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-c-link--dark\" id=\"h-resources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/about\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0\">Review our frequently asked questions, alumni and donor benefits, or update your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-c-link--dark\" id=\"h-uwm-alumni\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/uwm-alumni\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Alumni<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0\">All graduates of 51ÁÔÆæ are automatically members of the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association. Get connected today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4 uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-c-link--dark\" id=\"h-uwm-foundation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.foundation\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Foundation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0\">Supporting the mission of 51ÁÔÆæ since 1974, the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation manages the investment portfolio and distributes funds to 51ÁÔÆæ pursuant to donor intent. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2025\/01\/800x400_about_414MKE.jpg\" alt=\"Students with Pounce (mascot) behind letters MKE\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>23,104<\/strong>total students enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span>Scholarships &amp; aid help<strong>89%<\/strong>of new full-time  undergrads  <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-contact-us\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">51ÁÔÆæ University Advancement staff can help you get reconnected to 51ÁÔÆæ through engagement and philanthropic opportunities. 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