UWM Chancellor's Report

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.

Why are an unprecedented number of college students experiencing mental health challenges?

Higher education across the nation is facing unprecedented challenges. In Wisconsin, leaders are making tough choices to keep higher education moving forward.

Milwaukee's appearance on the show is a nod to the importance of this industry to southeastern Wisconsin, and the massive efforts that brought the show to the area.

An associate degree from four technical schools in southeastern Wisconsin will guarantee admission to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, making it easier and less stressful for students to earn a bachelor's degree

In a world with enduring historical conflicts, it can be challenging to find pathways to peace.Explore how to build peace with WUWM's Director and General Manager David Lee, UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, and guests.

The future of work in Milwaukee and around the world is being shaped by an unmatched speed of change and talent scarcity. WUWM's President and General Manager David Lee and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone discuss solutions with guests from ManpowerGroup.

The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute is an unprecedented $40 million, 5-year partnership. WUWM David Lee discusses with Marquette president Mike Lovell and Anju Gupta, Vice President, Data Science and Analytics, Northwestern Mutual.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and WUWM Director/General Manager, David Lee switch seats for this Chancellor's report as Mone interviews Lee.

As classes resume at UW-Milwaukee, UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and WUWM's Director and General Manager David Lee talk with guest Andrew Daire, UWM's new Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, about what's ahead.

Public health impacts us all. Learn more about how a historic gift to UWM's Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health will improve public health in Milwaukee.

It takes top-flight partnerships to bring a national political convention to town. Find out how as Ele Ellis and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone talk with guests Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and VISIT Milwaukee President & CEO Peggy Williams-Smith.

How crucial is freshwater partnerships today? Ele Ellis and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone talk with environmental experts to find out.

In an era when the cost of college is a concern, how do scholarships and employer and education partnerships impact student success? Join Ele Ellis and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone as they talk with educational experts to find out.

How does UW-Milwaukee differentiate itself in the higher education marketplace? Join Ele Ellis and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone as they talk with Olivia Hwang, UWM's new vice chancellor for marketing and communications.

WUWM's Ele Ellis and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone talk with University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman about how the institutions interact and how their strategic plans align.

Learn how UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University are partnering to address the vexing issue of poverty in Milwaukee.

Continued nursing shortages and burnout are impacting individuals and families across the region and state. UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and guest Kim Litwack, Dean of the College of Nursing, talk with Ele Ellis about UWM's role in advancing the nursing professions and the health and well-being of those who need care.

From cost of college to claims that colleges politically indoctrinate their students, UWM Chancellor's Report discusses the challenges of higher education today and how attitudes and perceptions of the industry have shifted over the last few years.

UWM recently released the book, Telling Our Stories: A History of Diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1956-2022. Co-editors Chia Vang, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Professor of History; and David J. Pate, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work join UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and Ele Ellis for this month's Chancellor's Report show. To request a copy of the book, please send an email to: perrymal@uwm.edu.

This fall at UW-Milwaukee is the most normal semester students have encountered in 3 years of pandemic restrictions. UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and student guests Audrey DeGuzman and Charles Kelley talk with Ele Ellis about how they are faring in this renewed environment.

One of UW-Milwaukee's strengths is its partnerships. They are multi-faceted and can focus on a number of areas, including economic development and issues of equity. Today, we will talk about the value and importance of public-partnerships with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and guest Lafayette Crump, the City of Milwaukee's Commissioner of City Development.

UW-Milwaukee is ramping up for the year ahead as many families begin pivoting from summer to back to school. But summer is anything but quiet on campus as thousands of new students and their families experience orientations, planning for fall in what will be year three of the pandemic, and advocating for support during turbulent times.

The world of collegiate sports has gone through some significant changes this year and UW-Milwaukee is no exception. Joining UWM General Manager John Hess and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone are guests Kyle Rechlicz, UWM's Women's Basketball Coach; and Bart Lundy, UW-Milwaukee's new Men's Basketball Coach.

The performing arts have a profound effect on our lives. From music, to dance, to theatre and the big screen — the performing arts transport us. A recent visit to UW-Milwaukee by alumnus and actor Willem Dafoe drove this home when he received an honorary Doctor of Arts, delivered the spring commencement address and answered questions during a remarkable "Into the Alumni Studio" event. In this special edition of the Chancellor's Report program, we share excerpts of UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone's interview with Willem Dafoe.

Throughout our region, organizations are undertaking the important work of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Joining WUWM General Manager John Hess and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone are guests Corry Joe Biddle, vice president of community affairs at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce; Amy Pechacek, secretary designee at the Department of Workforce Development; and Chia Vang, UWM's vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Fundraising for higher education can be a tricky business, especially when faced with challenges like competition, the pandemic, inflation and shifting perceptions about the value of higher education. Joining WUWM General Manager John Hess and Chancellor Mark Mone is Joan Nesbitt, UWM's new vice chancellor for development and alumni relations.

It's not headline news that the pandemic has impacted education, but the enduring issue of anemic college enrollments and the unexpected drop-off of pursuing higher education has sparked national conversations. Today, we'll talk about how these trends have emerged and how they're likely to impact the future. Joining Chancellor Mone are guests Liz Willen, Hechinger Report Editor in Chief; Doug Belkin, Higher Education Reporter, Wall Street Journal; Kay Eilers, UWM Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment; and Dave Clark, UWM Vice Provost for Student Success.

The number of people quitting their jobs in the past six months is unprecedented. Today, we'll talk about how this “Great Resignation” can be turned into the “Great Reawakening” for employers.

2021 was a year marked by a continued global pandemic and sharply climbing mental health needs. On today's Chancellor's Report, we'll talk about starting this new year with healing and bolstering mental health.

WUWM General Manager John Hess interviews Chancellor Mark Mone and guests Jennifer Abele, UWM's Senior Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships; Dave Vasko, Director of Advanced Technologies, Rockwell Automation; and Don Vu, Chief Data Officer, Northwestern MutualPartnerships at UWM take many forms and often include companies, community organizations, other academic institutions, government agencies and trade associations. Today, we will talk about the value and importance of corporate-university partnerships.

On today's Chancellor's Report we'll talk about WaterMarks — a collaborative that's bringing artists, scientists & community members together in targeted areas of the city to help people better understand their relationships to the water systems and infrastructure that support their lives. Joining Chancellor Mone are guests Julia Taylor, President, Greater Milwaukee Committee; Mary Miss, Founder, City as a Learning Lab; and Ryan Holifield, UWM Associate Professor of Geography.

On this UWM Chancellor's Report we'll talk to Chancellor Mark Mone about updates on how this fall's UWM semester is progressing. would go here.