As a child, Ansa Joseph dreamed of working in law enforcement. But after she graduated from Cudahy High School in 2019, Joseph’s dream felt out of reach. She and her family had immigrated to the United States from Kerala, India, …
The undergraduate programs for nursing, business, psychology and computer science all placed among the best in the nation for 2027, and UW-Milwaukee’s overall ranking continued its steady climb.
The UWM community and friends celebrated Chancellor Thomas Gibson’s inauguration on Sept. 24, culminating in a ceremony at the Zelazo Center on the 70th anniversary of UWM’s first classes.
Thousands of visitors made the 2026 UWM Doors Open Milwaukee event a resounding success to mark UWM’s first year as presenting sponsor for the 16th annual citywide event.
The Makers Market is one of the highlights of Saturday’s UWM Doors Open Milwaukee. Located in Spaights Plaza, it features the creations of more than 50 local alumni, student and community makers, bakers, sculptors, jewelers and artists. It’s where you’ll …
When Rashida Parveen arrived in Milwaukee in December 2021, she carried more than just two suitcases. She brought the hopes of a small Pakistani village, the resilience of a family that had defied generational norms, and an unwavering belief that …
Inside a classroom at Milwaukee Marshall High School, the sound of Lego bricks clicking together filled the room as children leaned over tables covered with colorful pieces and half-finished builds. As they pieced together their creations, Nealita Nelson, the instructor …
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. Patients are treated with chemotherapy, which can cause debilitating side effects. A new start-up called SynXT Therapeutics aims to bring some hope to those patients. Founded by …
Powwow People is a documentary film by Sky Hopinka, MFA ’16, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, that was screened during the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival. This vérité-style documentary focuses on the events of a three-day powwow, capturing the reflections, …
Pakou Yang has been named president of Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota. She has served as interim president since June 2025. With this appointment, Dr. Yang is the first Hmong American to lead a college or university in the …
