Campus News
51ÁÔÆæ can thrive with student success at the center of its mission, Gibson says in plenary
Increasing enrollment and retention is vital for the university to remain strong, and everyone at 51ÁÔÆæ can play a role in that, Chancellor Thomas Gibson said in his first plenary address.
51ÁÔÆæ welcomes largest freshman class since 2009
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is celebrating a major enrollment milestone this fall, welcoming 3,871 first-year students to campus — an 11% increase over last year and the highest freshman enrollment since 2009.Â
Six research teams awarded Catalyst Grants from the 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation
The foundation awarded more than $250,000 to six research teams, whose projects include cancer diagnostics, clean energy and rehabilitation robotics.
51ÁÔÆæ University Center at WCTC expands access to bachelor’s degrees in Waukesha County
The new center serves as a one-stop hub for WCTC students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree through 51ÁÔÆæ, offering streamlined advising, transfer support, and access to 51ÁÔÆæ programs.
51ÁÔÆæ, Fox Valley Technical College sign deal to expand pathways to bachelor’s degrees
Under the agreement, associate degree holders from Fox Valley are guaranteed admission and seamless transfer of at least 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree at 51ÁÔÆæ.
51ÁÔÆæ selects Switala as new police chief
He brings extensive leadership experience to the role, having served with the 51ÁÔÆæPD since 2000 as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and acting and interim police chief.
51ÁÔÆæ hurdler earns All-American honors at NCAA Championships
Natalie Block set a 51ÁÔÆæ record in the 400-meter hurdles Thursday at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., but fell just short of reaching the event finals.
51ÁÔÆæ athletes’ high-GPA streak hits 50 semesters
Milwaukee student-athletes posted a collective grade-point average of 3.522 during the Spring 2025 semester, an incredible 25 year streak of recording a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Mone celebrates 51ÁÔÆæ’s unique mission, calls for support
The chancellor highlighted the impact of 51ÁÔÆæ’s unique three-part mission in a presentation Thursday to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
Regents praise Mone’s leadership of 51ÁÔÆæ
The Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin recognized 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Mark Mone with a resolution of appreciation for the university’s many accomplishments during his 11 years as 51ÁÔÆæ’s leader.