The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has grown tremendously over the past 60 years, from just over 6,000 students to more than 27,000. More impressive is the growth of the university’s academic programs, which have helped make UWM one of the top research universities in the United States. It’s a fascinating story that has been captured in a new book: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The First Sixty Years, 1956-2016.
On this edition of UWM Today, our guest is the author of the new book – John Schroeder. He served as UWM Chancellor from 1990 to 1998 and is an emeritus professor of history and the author of many award-winning books. As a historian, he has a unique view of how a public urban university has blossomed into the treasure it is today.
