UWM Chancellor's Report

Led by alumnus Coach Shaun Wegner, this year’s UWM baseball team went further than ever before. 

UWM offers more than 200 opportunities for kids and teens to explore their interests and sample college life. Now, for the first time, families can view all these opportunities in one place at uwm.edu/roarready . On this episode, Chancellor Gibson and David Lee talk with Marc Young, UWM’s chief recruitment and outreach officer, about how UWM’s youth engagement programs can help families plan for t...

For the past decade, UWM has been recognized as a top-tier research university, but what does that mean for students, faculty, local businesses partners and entrepreneurs? Here, Chancellor Gibson and David Lee are joined by Vice Chancellor for Research Ali Abedi and UWM Research Foundation President Jessica Silvaggi to discuss the many ways research strengthens UWM, our community and the world bey...

So much of the college experience takes place outside the classroom. On this show, Chancellor Gibson, Vice Chancellor Kelly Haag and Associate Vice Chancellor Kay Eilers tell David Lee about the many ways UWM supports the student journey. They also share tips for choosing the right college. 

After attending his first Alumni Awards Evening, Chancellor Gibson invited GOLD Award winner Oby Nwabuzor ’16 and Impact Award winner Deepak Arora ’22 to the show. Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Joan Nesbitt also joined Chancellor Gibson and David Lee for a discussion about this inspirational event.

UWM has a national reputation for community engagement. Vice Chancellor Chia Vang and Ben Trager, director of community engagement and experiential learning, talk with Chancellor Gibson and David Lee about how UWM connects with the community it serves, and why that engagement matters.

UWM students rely on the Libraries to save money on course materials, connect with friends in study spaces, and relax with therapy dogs. This month, Associate Vice Provost & Library Director Michael Doylen talks with Chancellor Gibson and David Lee about how the Libraries support students and the public. 

College sports are about more than entertainment; they are the front door to the university. 

UWM's partnership with Microsoft benefits students, faculty and local manufacturers. Joe Hamann, executive director of Connected Systems Institute, joins Chancellor Thomas Gibson and David Lee for a deep dive into this innovative lab.

UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson and WUWM's David Lee talk with Dean Elysse Newman about the deep ties between the Milwaukee community, the Peck School of the Arts and the School of Architecture & Urban Planning — the two schools that make up UWM's College of the Arts & Architecture.

Chancellor Thomas Gibson and WUWM's David Lee delve into what UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science has to offer. Dean Brett Peters and student Kayla Knudtson share their views on the student experience, curriculum and the importance of philanthropy. 

Meet Chancellor Thomas Gibson, the new leader of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In his conversation with WUWM General Manager David Lee, Chancellor Gibson shares his vision for UWM, his passion for helping students succeed and his love for ’80s hip hop music.

In his final show, Chancellor Mark Mone talks to WUWM’s General Manager David Lee about how UWM has evolved during his 11 years as chancellor.

In a rare moment, UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, and and his wife, Sara, Swanson share what it’s been like to watch each other grow throughout their careers.

Every alumnus has their own UWM story.

UWM is turning away applicants to their health sciences programs due to insufficient classroom and lab space.

Love it or fear it, AI is here to stay.

From June to August, kindergarteners through high school students can take short classes on fun-filled subjects.

From going for a walk to petting an animal, there are many simple ways to stay mentally healthy.

Two former beloved leaders discuss why they still feel so connected to UWM.

Sometimes what appears to be a fleeting moment can have a profound effect on someone’s future.

In an ever-changing world, higher education institutions must evolve to meet the needs of students and employers.

Chemistry impacts our daily lives in ways that most of us don't imagine.

Find out how the RNC will impact the local economy, and the role of higher education in bringing the convention to Milwaukee.

Find out how a crosstown collaboration to combat poverty in Milwaukee uses storytelling to evoke positive change.