New Degree in ASL/English Interpreting Now Offered

The School of Education is introducing a new bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language/English Interpreting. Formerly a submajor under the bachelor’s degree in education, the program has graduated more than 300 students since 1993. The change, approved by the Board …

Support Gives UWM Students Who Are Parents a Crucial Boost

When she arrived on the UWM campus, Justice Grau was pregnant with her son, Jaxson. Grau knew the importance of obtaining a degree, she said, and understood that this wouldn’t be an easy accomplishment. “We don’t have family in Milwaukee, …

Congratulations to Length of Service Awardees

Congratulations to School of Education faculty and staff who will be honored for service to the university at the Length of Service Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for February 14 at 2:30 pm in the UWM Student Union’s Wisconsin …

SOE Alum Makes a Business Interpreting Sports

Brice Christianson is an alumnus of UWM’s Interpreter Training Program in the School of Education who has made a business out of sports and entertainment interpreting. He launched P-X-P (which stands for “play by play”) two years ago. He’s a …

A Career in Education Can Be Hard Work and Full of Challenges

A career in education can be hard work and full of challenges. This December’s School of Education graduates have already put in a great deal of hard work and overcome a variety of challenges. COVID-19, of course, was a major …

SOE Alum to Talk About Business, Education Journey

School of Education alum Ashley Valentine will present a program on her journey as a teacher and entrepreneur at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center December 9 from 9:00 – 11:30 am. Valentine, who was profiled on the School of Education news …

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 …