University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association

"I started homebrewing while attending UWM. I was a science major and also loved cooking—and beer—so combining a lot of my interests was fun."

Matthew Hofman '09 is the latest feature in Milwaukee Records "Meet a Brewer" series. Read his interview here:
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Created in Wisconsin, the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragon turns 50 this year. UWM alumni James Lowder '99 and Scott Bruner '23 are a part of that history. Read them reflect on their involvement with the game and how D&D has evolved over the years:
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Last week, Brice Christianson '13, a 2024 Alumni Awardee, was recognized with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE award at the ESPN 2024 Sports Humanitarian Awards. Read about Cristianson's award and work making sports more accessible to the Deaf community here:
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UWM alumnus Peter Jest, prolific music promoter and owner of the Milwaukee music venue Shank Hall, discusses his new biography, "We Had Fun and Nobody Died." Read the interview here:
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UWM alumnus Willem Dafoe '22 has been named Artistic Director of the Venice Biennale theater department for 2025-26. Here is Dafoe in 1973 while he was studying theater at UWM.
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Baseball player AJ Blubaugh, who played three seasons with the Panthers, has been selected to play in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game this Saturday. Learn more about Blubaugh's time at UWM and the Futures game here:
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UWM alumna Emmy Yates '22 wrote her master’s thesis on DIY skateparks. Now, she's weighing in on Milwaukee Magazine's story on this growing movement, including a new park coming to Milwaukee's south side. Read here:
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UWM alumnus Graham Anderson '11 spearheaded a legislative change to help Wisconsin residents' childcare costs. Learn more about Anderson's background and the details of this change here: https://aol.it/4bs88B8

There's still time to reserve your place on our Cruising the Great Lakes travel program setting sail this September! Admire magnificent scenery and discover nearly two centuries of maritime history on this cruise itinerary from Toronto to Milwaukee.

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NVIDIA Distinguished Engineer and UWM alum Daniel Spiewak ’12 is on the cutting edge of autonomous transportation. Read about how his time at UWM and Professor John Boyland helped build the foundation for the work Spiewak does every day.

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“I had the best time of my life [at UWM], and it gave me the chance to get where I was and to grow.”

UWM alum Bob Babisch ’74, Summerfest’s top talent booker for nearly 50 years, is being honored with a named scholarship to support PSOA students.
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Last week, donors who have included support for UWM in their estate plans were honored at the Chapman Society luncheon. Learn more about this event and the history of the Chapman Society here:
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Get free Summerfest admission on College Pride Day! Arrive between 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, wearing a shirt or hat representing a participating university, such as UWM, then head over UWM's booth to say hello! Get more details at https://bit.ly/2L52gFq

Do you know an amazing Panther who you'd like to spotlight? Nominate them for a 2025 UWM Alumni Award! Nominations are open through August 30. Learn more at:
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UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science was selected by the National Science Foundation to establish a research center to help create new technologies that will improve concrete’s sustainability while also bringing down its cost. Learn more at:
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Six UWM alumnae were chosen by the Milwaukee Business Journal as winners of the 2024 Women of Influence Awards. The award honors business and community leaders in the Milwaukee metropolitan area who are making the region a better place to live and work.

Six UWM alumnae chosen as Women of Influence Six alumnae of UW-Milwaukee have been chosen by the Milwaukee Business Journal as winners of the 2024 Women of Influence Awards.

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Vote for our Panther Prowl tee design! This year is the 20th consecutive UWM Alumni Association Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk. As part of the fun, we have narrowed down three unique design options which reflect the spirit and legacy of this event. Your vote will help determine the final logo for the milestone occasion! Cast your vote by Wed, June 19.

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Looking to get crafty this summer? UWM offers Art & Design Summer Workshops ranging from one day to a week in length. See if any of these workshops are right for your summer projects at:
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The next time you reach for a tissue, you might see an uplifting message and cheery artwork on the box thanks to PSOA alumna Sarah McGinnis '13. Read about McGinnis' pitch for the collaboration, art directing the project and becoming a featured artist at https://bit.ly/4c0S2PO

In honor of , we're celebrating the fact that UWM has been listed on Campus Pride Index's best of the best LGBTQ-friendly colleges & universities. Learn more about this accolade at https://bit.ly/4ee7sSo

UWM has been ranked in the top 3.1% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Learn more about this prestigious honor here:

UWM ranks in top 3.1% of universities in the world Only three other universities in Wisconsin made the center’s Global 2,000 list, with only the Medical College of Wisconsin and UW-Madison ranking higher.

Panthers, are you ready for some summer baseball? Get exclusive ticket offers using code PARTNERMB24 at the following link:
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UWM's recently renovated student union has been recognized with two architecture awards. Learn more about these honors as well as the union's renovation here:
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Seven Days by filmmaker alumnus Corey Kupfer '08 has received a major streaming release. A fully self-funded and produced seven-part anthology, Seven Days is Kupfer’s first feature film. Read more about Kupfer and Seven Days here:

Feature film by PSOA alum gets major streaming release - Peck School of the Arts Seven Days by filmmaker Corey Kupfer (BFA 2008, Film) has received a major streaming release. A fully self-funded and produced seven-part anthology, Seven Days is Kaufer’s first feature film. A Wisconsin native, Kupfer grew up in Ozaukee County before studying film and creative writing at UWM. "I ...

Know an exceptional UWM alum? Nominate them to be honored at the 2025 Alumni Awards Evening on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Learn more and submit your nomination at:
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Join the Lubar Alumni Association and Lubar College of Business alumni for our Annual Spring Meeting & Alumni Social! Enjoy refreshments, networking with Lubar recent graduates and alumni, and exciting updates from the Lubar College of Business and the Lubar Alumni Association. Register now at https://bit.ly/3UxuPyC