University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
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The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UW–Milwaukee, UWM, or Milwaukee) is a public urban research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[5] It is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and a member of the University of Wisconsin System. It is also one of the two doctoral degree-granting research universities and the second largest university in Wisconsin.
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Type | Public research university |
Established | 1956; 68 years ago (1956) |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
Accreditation | HLC |
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Endowment | $297 million (2023)[1] |
Budget | $677 million (2021)[2] |
Chancellor | Mark Mone |
Academic staff | 6,749 (2021)[2] |
Students | 24,725 (2021)[2] |
Undergraduates | 23,004 (2021)[2] |
Postgraduates | 4,511 (2021)[2] |
Location | , , United States 43.0750°N 87.8829°W / 43.0750; -87.8829 |
Campus | Large City, 104 acres (42 ha) |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | UWM Post |
Colors | Black and gold[3] |
Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Horizon League |
Mascot | Pounce Panther[4] |
Website | www |
The university consists of 14 schools and colleges,[6] including the only graduate school of freshwater science in the U.S.,[7] the first CEPH accredited dedicated school of public health in Wisconsin,[8] and the state's only school of architecture.[6] As of the 2015–2016 school year, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee had an enrollment of 27,156, with 1,604 faculty members,[6] offering 191 degree programs, including 94 bachelor's, 64 master's and 33 doctorate degrees.[6]
The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".[9] In 2018, the university had a research expenditure of $55 million.[10]
The university's athletic teams are the Panthers. A total of 15 Panther athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I. Panthers have won the James J. McCafferty Trophy as the Horizon League's all-sports champions seven times since 2000. They have earned 133 Horizon League titles and made 40 NCAA tournament appearances as of 2016[update].[6]