Program Aims to Boost American Indian Education
Electa Quinney Institute program designed to prepare American Indian teachers and administrators
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Award Winners
Congratulations to Jacqueline Nguyen, associate professor of educational psychology. Nguyen is one of 36 UWM faculty and staff members recognized at the first International Advocate Award Ceremony on November 16th. The awards honored faculty and staff members who have made …
African Diaspora Council Supply Drive Supports Local Elementary School
Diana Borders of the School of Education was part of the African Diaspora Council’s successful School Supplies Drive. For its sixth annual drive, the UWM African Diaspora Council collected supplies for LaFollette Elementary School, an MPS school about two miles …
UWM Students Raise Money for MPS School Libraries
Elementary school libraries are vital. But keeping them stocked with books and other resources can be challenging, especially in times when budgets are tight. Wesley Korpela, a master’s degree student in UWM’s School of Information Studies, is working to make …
Deaf Wisconsin That! 2022
Deaf Wisconsin That! Celebrated Deaf culture, heritage and American Sign Language September 21. The event at the Sandburg Hall Flicks featured activities, food and socialization for members of the Deaf community and UWM students in the American Sign Language and …
Deaf Wisconsin That! Celebration
Deaf Wisconsin That! will celebrate Deaf culture, heritage and American Sign Language on Wednesday, September 21, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Sandburg Hall Flicks, 3400 N. Maryland Ave. The event will feature activities, food and a chance to …
School of Education in the News
Nadya Fouad discussed a course in Educational Psychology, that helps students get off to a good start in college and choose a major on the CBS 58 morning show on September 8. She is university distinguished professor and Mary and …
Summer Research Involves SOE Faculty
Two incoming students who did research with Chris Lawson, associate professor of educational psychology, were part of the UR@UWM summer research program. The students, Margrete Henderson and Maria Jansen, are mentioned in an article on the UWM Report website this …
Kylie Leverette Reflects on Experience in the Interpreter Training Program at UWM
Kylie Leverette, who earned her bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis on American Sign Language interpreting, shares her experiences with the program. UWM Video by Marcelo Martinez. If you would like to help fund Student Success, please visit …
Alum Opens Children’s Bookstore Focusing on People of Color
When Ashley Valentine was a child, she loved to read but was disappointed that few of the characters in books looked like her