UWM Alumni Association

@UWMAlumni

The Official Twitter page of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association

Milwaukee, WI

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 15

"I was just hoping to see them, and I was hoping that people would spend a lot of time talking and smiling.” More than 100 former Panthers and friends gathered during the UWM track and field alumni reunion. For an overview of the heartwarming event, visit bit.ly/4kC7oOd

UWMAlumni's tweet image. "I was just hoping to see them, and I was hoping that people would spend a lot of time talking and smiling.”

More than 100 former Panthers and friends gathered during the UWM track and field alumni reunion. For an overview of the heartwarming event, visit
bit.ly/4kC7oOd

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 24

Brenda Cárdenas, a recently retired UW-Milwaukee English professor and an award-winning Mexican American author, is Wisconsin's newest poet laureate. Discover more about her work and UWM's other connections to the poet laureate here: bit.ly/46jfM1M

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Brenda Cárdenas, a recently retired UW-Milwaukee English professor and an award-winning Mexican American author, is Wisconsin's newest poet laureate. Discover more about her work and UWM's other connections to the poet laureate here:
bit.ly/46jfM1M

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 23

In 2024, Callie Ylvisaker '24 did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare to South Africa, Austria and Costa Rica. To hear her unique stories, visit: bit.ly/3GzOXfr

UWMAlumni's tweet image. In 2024, Callie Ylvisaker '24 did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare to South Africa, Austria and Costa Rica.

To hear her unique stories, visit:
bit.ly/3GzOXfr

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 22

UWM biomedical engineering student Greta Boehm is crafting new tech to improve health care at the College of Engineering & Applied Science Makerspace, where students can prototype to life. Learn about this cutting-edge technology here: bit.ly/3GPNZM6

UWMAlumni's tweet image. UWM biomedical engineering student Greta Boehm is crafting new tech to improve health care at the College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Makerspace, where students can prototype to life.

Learn about this cutting-edge technology here:
bit.ly/3GPNZM6

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 21

As part of Milwaukee's Navy Week, Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh made two stops at UWM to highlight the Navy’s partnership with UWM on educating veterans and in research to advance all-electric ships. Learn more about his visit here: bit.ly/3IDb2tX

UWMAlumni's tweet image. As part of Milwaukee's Navy Week, Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh made two stops at UWM to highlight the Navy’s partnership with UWM on educating veterans and in research to advance all-electric ships.

Learn more about his visit here:
bit.ly/3IDb2tX

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 17

The Visitation Center at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center has been named after alumna Nikiya Harris-Dodd '01, '07, an advocate for justice-impacted families. Read Milwaukee County Exec. and UWM alum David Crowley's moving tribute here: bit.ly/44N96GZ

UWMAlumni's tweet image. The Visitation Center at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center has been named after alumna Nikiya Harris-Dodd '01, '07, an advocate for justice-impacted families. Read Milwaukee County Exec. and UWM alum David Crowley's moving tribute here:
bit.ly/44N96GZ

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 16

In Milwaukee's festival-filled summers, popsicles are a classic way to beat the heat. UWM alumni Sam '19, '22 and Alyssa Wisneski '19 are spreading that joy with Chillwaukee, their business that serves vegan, gluten-free delicious popsicles. bit.ly/4eNAf15

UWMAlumni's tweet image. In Milwaukee's festival-filled summers, popsicles are a classic way to beat the heat. UWM alumni Sam '19, '22 and Alyssa Wisneski '19 are spreading that joy with Chillwaukee, their business that serves vegan, gluten-free delicious popsicles.
bit.ly/4eNAf15

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 14

U.S. Navy sailors from across the fleet are headed to Wisconsin for Milwaukee Navy Week, and among them is UWM alumna Cmdr. Sarah Huley '05. For an overview of Cmdr. Huley's and Navy Week as a whole, visit: bit.ly/3GFUwJ2

UWMAlumni's tweet image. U.S. Navy sailors from across the fleet are headed to Wisconsin for Milwaukee Navy Week, and among them is UWM alumna Cmdr. Sarah Huley '05.

For an overview of Cmdr. Huley's and Navy Week as a whole, visit:
bit.ly/3GFUwJ2

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 10

Do you have a favorite potato salad, BBQ spice rub, ice cream or other summer staple recipe? Share your summer classic for a chance to be featured in the Panther Table Cookbook: Summer Edition! bit.ly/4lpNp6T

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Do you have a favorite potato salad, BBQ spice rub, ice cream or other summer staple recipe? Share your summer classic for a chance to be featured in the Panther Table Cookbook: Summer Edition!

bit.ly/4lpNp6T

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 9

August 18-22, celebrate Panthers@Work week! Bring Panther pride to your workplace, connect with alumni and build your network. Sign up now to join or champion a group: bit.ly/44uXB6C

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 8

Ben Lorenz has a lot going on. A physics major with an astronomy focus, he's also a recording-breaking member of the UWM swim team. Now, he's breaking into a brand new field of physics. Get the rest of his story here: bit.ly/3ZVGk5m

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 7

Two years ago, PhD student Joel Roberts took an idea to the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. It became Shepherd Traffic, a company that uses computer vision, geometry and algorithms to capture more accurate traffic data. Learn about Roberts' journey here: bit.ly/45NQAjP

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Two years ago, PhD student Joel Roberts took an idea to the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. It became Shepherd Traffic, a company that uses computer vision, geometry and algorithms to capture more accurate traffic data.

Learn about Roberts' journey here:
bit.ly/45NQAjP

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 3

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 and 25 years on faculty. Listen to his final show at: bit.ly/45UkBhQ

UWMAlumni's tweet card. 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.

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UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 2

Through Oct. 26, discover an installation by UWM alumna Karen Saunders ’82, the Cincinnati Art Museum's Artist-in-Residence. Read about Saunders' art, titled Titled You and Me and the Space Between: Our Expedition Starts Now, here: bit.ly/45Jyxv2

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Through Oct. 26, discover an installation by UWM alumna Karen Saunders ’82, the Cincinnati Art Museum's Artist-in-Residence.

Read about Saunders' art, titled Titled You and Me and the Space Between: Our Expedition Starts Now, here:
bit.ly/45Jyxv2

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jul 1

Join us on exciting safaris in Tanzania’s most breathtaking nature reserves! On this active journey, enjoy nine nights at first-class properties, including safari lodges and a tented lodge, plus the expertise of professional safari guides. Book now: bit.ly/447pZNk

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Join us on exciting safaris in Tanzania’s most breathtaking nature reserves! On this active journey, enjoy nine nights at first-class properties, including safari lodges and a tented lodge, plus the expertise of professional safari guides.

Book now:
bit.ly/447pZNk

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jun 30

Last week saw the opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab in the UWM Connected Systems Institute. It will help businesses advance their competitive edge through AI and play a vital role in workforce development. Learn how the lab workshere: bit.ly/4lAY8er

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Last week saw the opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab in the UWM Connected Systems Institute. It will help businesses advance their competitive edge through AI and play a vital role in workforce development.

Learn how the lab workshere:
bit.ly/4lAY8er

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jun 26

Do you know a fellow alum who's making a difference? Submit your nomination for the 2026 Alumni Awards Evening by Aug. 29. Honor a UWM grad today: bit.ly/3T1qWAs

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Do you know a fellow alum who's making a difference? Submit your nomination for the 2026 Alumni Awards Evening by Aug. 29.

Honor a UWM grad today:
bit.ly/3T1qWAs

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jun 25

"I stumbled into it in college at UW-Milwaukee... at the UWM Post." For Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports jack-of-all-trades Dave Kallmann '87, UWM played a crucial role in realizing journalism was his true calling. Get to know Dave in this new feature: bit.ly/463RfNV

UWMAlumni's tweet image. "I stumbled into it in college at UW-Milwaukee... at the UWM Post."

For Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports jack-of-all-trades Dave Kallmann '87, UWM played a crucial role in realizing journalism was his true calling. Get to know Dave in this new feature:
bit.ly/463RfNV

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jun 24

Last week, the UWM University Center opened at Waukesha County Technical College, with the mission to "make it easier for students to advance their education and pursue their career goals.” Learn more about UWM and WCTC's partnership here: bit.ly/3G8q7CU

UWMAlumni's tweet image. Last week, the UWM University Center opened at Waukesha County Technical College, with the mission to "make it easier for students to advance their education and pursue their career goals.”

Learn more about UWM and WCTC's partnership here:
bit.ly/3G8q7CU

UWM Alumni Association@UWMAlumni · Jun 23

At the recent NCAA Championships, hurdler Natalie Block set a UWM record in the 400-meter hurdles, earning her second-team All-American honors, UWM’s first All-American since moving up to Division I in 1990. Find out more about her achievements here: bit.ly/45QstB9

UWMAlumni's tweet image. At the recent NCAA Championships, hurdler Natalie Block set a UWM record in the 400-meter hurdles, earning her second-team All-American honors, UWM’s first All-American since moving up to Division I in 1990.

Find out more about her achievements here:
bit.ly/45QstB9

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