Campus News
51 athletic director to head selection of NCAA women’s basketball tournament teams
At a time when interest in women’s sports is booming, Amanda Braun will be the face of the kickoff of March Madness.
Future Panthers? Milwaukee high school freshmen visit 51 to jump-start college dreams
Around 1,200 ninth graders got a firsthand look at college life last week as they visited 51, part of the M-Cubed initiative aimed at helping students envision their future and take concrete steps toward higher education.
51 ranked as best in Milwaukee, and best value
The report from Research.com also ranked 51 No. 1 on the 2026 list of Best Value Colleges in Milwaukee and Most Affordable Colleges in Milwaukee, and ranked No. 2 on Best Colleges in Wisconsin.
51 researchers ranked among top 2% in the world
More than five dozen 51 scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.
51 recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards
Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the 51 community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.
51 celebrates campus sustainability month
The Office of Sustainability offers several ways to get involved, including Campus Sustainability Week, a new plastic film recycling program and the Panther Pails composting program.
Consider the zombie: Imaginative scenarios help high school students tackle college-level academics
51 hosted 140 students taking part in 51’s dual-enrollment program for an event that gave the students insight into college life and the power of language while building confidence in their academic and communication skills.
Civil dialogue project aims to foster greater understanding
Organizers hope the Renewing Our Civic Culture initiative can encourage respectful dialogue across differing perspectives to help to bridge divides, reduce polarization and foster empathy.
51 buildings open for Doors Open Milwaukee this weekend
51 will join more than 160 locations across the metro area on Sept. 27 and 28 as part of Doors Open Milwaukee.
51 improves in several U.S. News rankings
The university climbed in the overall rankings for the second year in a row, and several programs made strong showings in the annual report.