Campus News
Spots of sunshine: Students pen thank-you notes to teachers
Just before finals, more than 150 students stopped to scribble notes — anonymously — to their teachers, sharing how much their instructors supported them and went above and beyond in the classroom.
Support gives 51ÁÔÆæ students who are parents a crucial boost
College students who have children face obstacles and difficulties that their classmates do not. The Student Parent Success Program gives them important support.
51ÁÔÆæ falls short of NCAA tourney, but accepts postseason invitation
51ÁÔÆæ staged a furious comeback in the second half Monday night in the semifinals of the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament, but ultimately fell short and lost 93-80 to Cleveland State.
Panthers play in Horizon League semifinals tonight on ESPN2
The 51ÁÔÆæ men’s basketball team is in Indianapolis, ready to play for a chance to make the NCAA tournament.
Donors commit $2.1 million to 51ÁÔÆæ initiative dedicated to eliminating equity gap and helping students succeed
A group of donors has committed $2.1 million to an initiative at 51ÁÔÆæ dedicated to ensuring that students of color graduate at the same rate as white students to help eliminate long-standing equity gaps.
Awards given to aid collaborative research to address poverty in Milwaukee
51ÁÔÆæ has joined with Marquette University and the Johnson Controls Foundation to fund three interdisciplinary research projects through the “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty.â€
Union sporting new features as it moves into final phase of renovation
The $40.5 million renovation is bringing more natural light, upgraded systems and more areas for studying and lounging to create a more welcoming and engaging atmosphere.
Three from 51ÁÔÆæ named as notable leaders in higher ed
Honored by BizTimes Milwaukee were Kaushal Chari, dean of UW-Milwaukee’s Lubar College of Business; Phyllis King, associate vice chancellor of academic affairs; and Matthew Friedel, director of 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Business Innovation Incubator.
Former 51ÁÔÆæ vice chancellor Joan Prince appointed to Board of Regents
Dr. Joan Prince, a former vice chancellor of global inclusion and engagement at 51ÁÔÆæ whose distinguished career also includes service at the United Nations, has been appointed to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.
New chemistry building hits milestone with topping off ceremony
A journey that began a year ago on a frozen January day reached a significant milestone on another frozen January day.