A MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR MONE

We do so many things here at UWM. We teach and train, research and discover, and coordinate and collaborate with community partners. But at the core of everything we do is the central goal of helping people improve their lives. We recognize people’s circumstances, then provide the support, tools and experiences that help them succeed.

You’ll find tangible examples of this in our latest edition of UWM Alumni. Our cover story explains how Panther graduates are helping students through the Alumni Association’s Mentoring Program. You’ll read about the hopes and challenges of students who fled Afghanistan and the first UWM alum to captain our freshwater research vessel, the Neeskay. And you’ll learn how we’re providing new opportunities for students though the Tuition Promise and microcredential programs.

No other institution provides a better educational value than UWM. We help turn the academic dreams of students into reality. We help businesses build a workforce that fuels the economy. We are a trusted ally in finding solutions to the issues of the day.

We couldn’t do any of this without the continued advocacy of our alumni and friends. We recently lost one of those cherished friends in philanthropist Isabel Bader, who gave so much to so many. You can read more about her indelible impact on page 7, and we thank her and the countless others who support UWM’s mission.

Best regards,

Mark A. Mone, PhD

Chancellor

Chancellor Mark Mone