As we step into 2026, we celebrate the milestones of the past year and look forward to even greater achievements. Last fall, 51ÁÔÆæ welcomed its largest freshman class since 2011 and marked Chancellor Gibson’s first semester leading 51ÁÔÆæ. In December, he presided over his first 51ÁÔÆæ commencement, where more than 1,500 graduates crossed the stage in front of proud families and friends.
We begin 2026 being for outstanding community engagement, and are one of only 32 universities nationwide distinguished for high access, community involvement and research excellence.
Here’s to building on this momentum and making 2026 another remarkable year for 51ÁÔÆæ and our Panther community!
Sharing 51ÁÔÆæ’s good news is one of the best ways you can help us. Here are a few news pieces we suggest for sharing.
- 51ÁÔÆæ men’s January 15 on ESPNU
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Attend:
Please consider attending upcoming 51ÁÔÆæ events.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. – 51ÁÔÆæ Panther Arena, and broadcast nationally on ESPNU
Root for the Panthers as they take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies!
Get Tickets to the Milwaukee Athletics Men’s Basketball Game vs. Oakland
Friday, Jan. 16, 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. – 51ÁÔÆæ Klotsche Natatorium
Cheer on the Panthers!
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 – 3 p.m. – 51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium
Celebrate the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium’s 60th anniversary with cake and 20-minute indoor stargazing shows!
Monday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. – Lloyd Barbee Montessori School, 4456 N Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee
Join the UW-Milwaukee community for a day of service honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Feb. 5 – 7, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m. – 51ÁÔÆæ Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre and virtual
Peck School of the Arts Winterdances will present dance works that uplift the human connection through storytelling, joy and resilience.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Northwestern Mutual, virtual registration available
Learn how leading Wisconsin companies and academic institutions are shaping educational models and curricula to equip students and the workforce with essential skills.
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- NEW! Follow Chancellor Gibson on as he engages with students, faculty & staff and community and industry leaders
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- Many 51ÁÔÆæ schools and departments have social media accounts where they share updates specific to their organizations.