Willem Dafoe, UWM commencement speaker for spring 2022

Academy Award nominated actor Willem Dafoe returns to his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in May to be the featured speaker at the university’s two commencement ceremonies

Run 4 Water Milwaukee 2022 ​5K Run/Walk

Hundreds of people laced up their sneakers Sunday morning for the Run 4 Water Milwaukee 2022 ​5K Run/Walk along Milwaukee's lakefront. All proceeds from the event go to the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Engineers Without Borders to build projects in rural Guatemala bringing potable water to communities that lack access to it.

UWM COVID graduates celebrated with special ceremony

UW-Milwaukee hosted a special in-person ceremony Sunday for students who graduated during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and had virtual ceremonies.

Bart Lundy named UWM Panthers head men's basketball coach

UWM has named Bart Lundy as the Panthers' next head men's basketball coach, the athletic department announced Saturday, March 19.

UWM carbon monoxide leak; potentially lethal levels reported

New reports of a carbon monoxide leak at UWM's Cambridge Commons states that carbon monoxide levels were not just high – they were potentially lethal.

UWM carbon monoxide leak, students to be compensated

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said it will compensate students and help with medical bills after a carbon monoxide leak at Cambridge Commons.

UWM carbon monoxide leak; loophole in building code, attorney says

UWM said building code does not require carbon monoxide detectors for the residence hall. A personal injury attorney said there is a loophole.

UWM installs carbon monoxide detectors after Cambridge Commons leak

UWM told Contact 6 that none of its residence halls had carbon monoxide detectors. Installation of detectors is now underway.

UWM dorm carbon monoxide leak; 12+ students assessed, treated

Students were evacuated from Cambridge Commons residence hall Monday night, Feb. 28 due to a carbon monoxide leak, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials said.

UWM Panthers fall to Purdue Fort Wayne

Jalon Pipkins had 24 points as Purdue Fort Wayne won its seventh consecutive game, defeating Milwaukee 81-71 on Sunday.

Former UWM professor pleads guilty in federal wire fraud case

A former UWM professor pleaded guilty to defrauding students from April 2016 through November 2020, U.S. Attorney Richard Frohling announced.

UW System moves to remove mask requirements

University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break

Milwaukee Panthers pummel IUPUI 89-54

The Milwaukee Panthers beat IUPUI on Saturday, Jan. 15. Deandre Gholston scored 21 points in the victory.

Milwaukee Panthers beat Green Bay, defense shines

The Milwaukee Panthers beat the Green Bay Phoenix on the road Wednesday, Jan. 5. DeAndre Gholston scored 16 points in the win.

UWM's 1st in-person graduation since 2019

UW-Milwaukee's in-person graduation ceremony celebrated graduates in front of family and friends for the first time since 2019.

Milwaukee Panthers' coach, Baldwin Jr. endorse UW Credit Union

Milwaukee Panthers head men's basketball coach Patrick Baldwin and his son Patrick Baldwin Jr. have reached a partnership with UW Credit Union.

UWM Panthers fall to Colorado

The UW-Milwaukee Panthers lost to the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday night in Boulder. Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored 12 points.

UWM Panthers top Robert Morris; Baldwin Jr. scores 26

The Milwaukee Panthers beat Robert Morris in a Horizon League matchup Saturday. Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored 26 points.

UWM Panthers basketball: Baldwin adds intrigue to season

Panthers freshman Patrick Baldwin could have signed with just about any college basketball program in the country. He opted to stay home.