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  • Book cover titled "Water Law in a Nutshell"
    Center for Water Policy director Melissa Scanlan co-authors “Water Law in a Nutshell”
    Center for Water Policy Director, Professor, and Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair Melissa Scanlan co-authored the 7th edition of “Water Law in a Nutshell,” published by West Academic. This newest edition, co-authored …
  • Freshwater Colloquium Series – Spring 2026
    The School of Freshwater Sciences' Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations …
  • Students wearing black graduation gowns and caps.
    Congrats, Class of 2025!
    We celebrated another semester of graduates at commencement on Sunday, December 22 at the UWM Panther Arena. Congratulations to all of our newest alumni! Best wishes in …
  • Collage of six graduating students featured in graduation video.
    Undergraduate student featured in Fall 2025 commencement video
    Freshwater Sciences student Jena Choi was featured in the UWM Class of 2025's commencement video, highlighting their academic careers and what's next. Jena earned her B.S. in …
  • Maggie Armstrong headshot with an overhead view of a body of water behind.
    Making Waves Worldwide with Maggie Armstrong
    How one professional master's alum turned her degree into a global science adventure. From Wisconsin to New Zealand, professional master's alum Maggie Armstrong has followed the current …
  • A student and professor look at a test tube.
    11 Freshwater courses to sink into this spring
    It seems like the Fall 2025 semester just began, but it’s time again to start thinking about the spring semester and what classes you’ll take. Looking to …
  • Winners of the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards gather with Chancellor Thomas Gibson for a photo after the presentation ceremony.
    Dr. Ryan Newton recognized at annual Employee Excellence Awards
    Our own Dr. Ryan Newton was among 24 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employees recognized for their devotion to the UWM community. Chia Youyee Vang, vice chancellor for community …
  • Chicago Tribune: Surging number of data centers around the Great Lakes could lead to water shortages
    Data centers require massive volumes of water to operate, and the growing use of artificial intelligence means more of these centers are popping up in water-abundant regions …
  • Freshwater Sciences Colloquium Series banner with waves below
    Freshwater Colloquium Series – Fall 2025
    The School of Freshwater Sciences' Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations …
  • Two students looking out at Lake Michigan while doing fieldwork.
    Developing a faster way to detect E. coli and identify its source at public beaches
    Nothing ruins a day at the lake like E. coli. At elevated levels, the bacteria — which is prevalent in the guts and feces of both humans and …
  • Contestants for "All The Sharks" lined up by the shoreline
    Former grad student featured on shark Netflix competition series
    Christopher Malinowski, PhD, a former grad student, is one of the contestants on the new Netflix competition series "All the Sharks." Christopher now serves as the Director …
  • Cami Armendariz, Evelyn Grimm and Joe McCormack stand next to a bioswale in Milwaukee.
    Freshwater grad students featured on NPR for flood resilience work
    Graduate students from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences — Joe McCormack, Evelyn Grimm, and Cami Armendariz — were recently featured on WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR for …

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