[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 18, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                        TRIBUTE TO MARK A. MONE

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, today I rise to honor Mark A. Mone, the 
ninth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, UWM, on his 
retirement from the position. Over the past 11 years, Dr. Mone has 
transformed UWM into a top-tier research institute, through strong 
partnerships and investments, advancing equity through education, and 
addressing societal issues through research and strategic re-invention.
  From early in his career, Dr. Mone showed a strong commitment to 
public service. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Mone earned 
his B.A. in organizational management from Central Washington 
University during his initial career as a chef, food and beverage 
director, and senior leader in hospitality operations. He went on to 
earn an M.B.A. from Idaho State University and a Ph.D. in 
organizational behavior and organization theory from Washington State 
University, credentials that would guide his exemplary leadership in 
higher education.
  Dr. Mone continued his commitment to public service at UWM, 
transforming thousands of students' futures through meaningful 
community partnerships. He co-created and served as founding chair of 
the Higher Education Regional Alliance--a partnership with 17 colleges 
and universities and 10 economic development and community partner 
organizations--to increase the number of college graduates and address 
the growing need for highly skilled talent in the State. He also 
cofounded and coled M-Cubed--a critical initiative of UWM, Milwaukee 
Public Schools, and Milwaukee Area Technical College that jointly serve 
more than 120,000 students--to close the achievement gap.
  In addition, Dr. Mone achieved remarkable capital and operational 
successes throughout his time at UWM, which were enabled by his 
leadership of the Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World comprehensive 
campaign, achieving over $251 million, and continuing with record 
fundraising years. These financial successes have led to the creation 
and enhancement of key facilities such as the Lubar Entrepreneurship 
Center, the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex, the Orthopedic 
Hospital of Wisconsin Center, and the soon-to-be-completed chemistry 
building. Renovations to the UWM Student Union and the College of 
Engineering and Applied Science have further modernized campus 
infrastructure and enriched student experiences.
  Perhaps most notably, Dr. Mone has championed UWM's mission as an 
access institution, expanding opportunities for first-generation and 
underrepresented students while simultaneously enhancing academic 
excellence and research prominence. His dedication to student success 
and community engagement has left an incredible mark on thousands of 
lives across Wisconsin and positioned UWM as a leader in addressing the 
challenges of the 21st century.
  As Dr. Mone embarks on the next chapter of his life, I offer my 
heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude for his unwavering 
commitment to higher education, the city of Milwaukee, and the entire 
State of Wisconsin. He has made a significant impact on the UWM 
community, and his enthusiasm, dedication, and efforts will be greatly 
missed.

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