Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a time

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 …

UWM freshwater sciences alum works to clean up Milwaukee’s waterways

Growing up in Wisconsin, Brennan Dow spent his childhood exploring wooded nooks in public parks and splashing through streams and lakes near Stevens Point. His coming-of-age unfolded just before cell phones became ubiquitous, said Dow, who earned his master’s in …

Highlighting UWM alumni-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday  

In advance of Small Business Saturday, set for Nov. 29, we’re highlighting some of the many UWM alumni-owned businesses you might consider visiting and supporting.  You can find more Panther-owned businesses in our Alumni Business Directory. Please reach out if you or someone you …

Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard

Meghan Murphy, who graduated from UWM in 2016 with a major in sociology, is the sustainability and viticulture manager of the Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, California. The company is the oldest family-owned winery in the state. She oversees more …

UWM alum Niznansky wows students with weather show at baseball game

Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist for WTMJ-TV and the TMJ4 Storm Team, brought the Traveling Weather Show to the UWM baseball team’s inaugural School Day at Franklin Field on April 29. The presentation offered elementary and middle school students a fun …