The Division of University Relations has as its stated mission to build the university's
reputation and brand and enhance relationships in the community. At the time of UWM's
founding, University Relations consisted of a single office managed by a director. The
Office was reorganized as a division in 1970, and in 1971, several departments were
transferred under its authority: Alumni Relations, Financial Development, News and
Publications, Speakers Bureau, and the Retired Faculty Association. The Campus Information
Desk, UWM's main customer service phone line, was added to this Division as its own
department in 1980.
By 1985, the Alumni Relations, Campus Information Desk, News Services, University
Publications, Development (formerly Financial Development) remained, the Speakers Bureau and
the Retired Faculty Association were phased out, and the Government Relations and Campus and
Communications Relations departments were added. In addition to its formal communications to
particular groups within and outside the university, University Relations publishes reports
on how research conducted at UWM influences the local and national economies and political
landscapes.
As of 2016, offices and departments overseen by University Relations include External
Relations, University Communications and Media Relations, Web Strategic Planning, Campus
Print and Copy Services, and Media Services, including campus photography and television
services.
Directors of the Office of University Relations
| 1964-1966 |
Floyd C. Springer, Jr.
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| 1967-1970 |
Theodore LaTour
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Assistant Chancellors for University Relations
| 1970-1972 |
Lynn W. Eley
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| 1972-1976 |
Donovan Riley
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| 1976-1980 |
Frank A. Cassell
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| 1980-1988 |
H. Carl Mueller
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| 1988-1989 |
K. Woit
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| 1990-2000 |
Sandra Hoeh-Lyon
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Vice Chancellor of University Relations
