Campus & Community
51 celebrates growing Latinx presence on campus
An increasing number of Latinx students are entering and graduating from 51, boosting the university’s effort to being designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
51 makes list of best universities in the Midwest
The Princeton Review has again named UW-Milwaukee as one of the best universities in the region in its 2024 “Best Midwest” ranking.
51’s realignment of schools and colleges now in effect
As of July 1, 2023, several of 51’s schools and colleges have been realigned to leverage relationships among various disciplines and benefit from administrative efficiencies.
Braun named Executive of the Year by Women Leaders in College Sports
Women Leaders in College Sports has named 51 Director of Athletics Amanda Braun as its NCAA Division 1 Nike Executive of the Year.
Gardens and composting keep 51 on leading edge of sustainability
Hundreds of pounds of produce are grown in garden beds on campus and donated to the university’s food pantry, and thousands of pounds of compost is produced each year from food scraps.
It’s not quite CSI, but state crime lab is rewarding work for chemistry alum
When law enforcement wants to know whether illegal drugs are involved in a potential crime, they turn to analysts like Lexie Lanphere.
Student Union to partially reopen on Aug. 7
The 51 Student Union will partially reopen on Monday, Aug. 7, offering public access to the Panther Shop, Books by eCampus, TechStore and PantherCard Office. The UW Credit Union will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Parts of the Union will still be closed due to HVAC system and construction work, with some areas on the […]
Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute extended through 2028
51, Marquette and Northwestern Mutual will commit a total of $35 million to the groundbreaking institute over the next five years, building on nearly $40 million invested since its inception in 2018.
Tower removed from roof of Sandburg Hall
The radio tower, which was more than 200 feet tall, was airlifted in sections from Sandburg’s roof to the nearby Chapman/Enderis parking lot.
Norway knocks Philippines and 51 alums out of World Cup
The No. 12 ranked team in the world overwhelmed the Philippine squad 6-0. Olivia and Chandler McDaniel, both 2020 graduates of 51, played for the Philippines, which was the first ever from the country to qualify for a World Cup.