{"id":4937,"date":"2025-01-06T14:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/?page_id=4937"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:17:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--video\"><video id=\"banner-video\" loop preload=\"auto\" muted><source src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/videos\/graduateschool\/Grad_Banner_V2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><button aria-controls=\"banner-video\" id=\"uwm-video-control\" class=\"uwm-p-banner--video-control\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pause video<\/span><\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/home-banner-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell Hall on UWM campus\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-text--center uwm-u-flex--center-y\"><h2>UWM Graduate School<\/h2><p>Pursue meaningful research, explore your interests and advance your career<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4944\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6 home-promo-option-2\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/open-house-2024-400x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Prospective students attending Graduate School Open House\" class=\"wp-image-5427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/open-house-2024-400x400-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/open-house-2024-400x400-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/open-house-2024-400x400-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-uwm-graduate-school-open-house\"><strong>UWM Graduate School Open House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-fixed\">Considering graduate school? Join us at UWM\u2019s 12th annual Graduate School Open House! Meet faculty and staff from over 150 on-campus and online programs, explore admissions, and learn about campus resources. We\u2019re excited to help you take the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md uwm-u-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/openhouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register for the Graduate School Open House<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-border-desktop--left\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Mitchell-with-3-students-400X400.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell Hall on UWM campus\" class=\"wp-image-4959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Mitchell-with-3-students-400X400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Mitchell-with-3-students-400X400-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Mitchell-with-3-students-400X400-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--7\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-graduate-school-visit\">Graduate School Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-fixed\">Whether you&#8217;re considering a master&#8217;s program or pursuing a doctorate, the Graduate School can host a visit to address your questions, connect you with your program of interest, and get you acquainted with our beautiful campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md uwm-u-mb-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/visit\/\">Take a Graduate School Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-elevate-your-future-with-uwm\">Elevate Your Future With UWM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Immerse yourself in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s legacy of excellence \u2014 work with distinguished faculty, conduct influential research and join our ambitious community. Our graduate school offers top-notch academic programs and connections to industry and community organizations to advance your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/request-information\/\" rel=\"\">Request Information<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/graduate-programs-20240729_EH_IMC_9037.jpg\" alt=\"Jadyn Anderson an architecture student at her internship at Zimmerman Architecture Studios walking with her mentor.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>100+<\/strong>Graduate Programs<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Graduate-school_research_20220209_TCF_IMC_5121.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Koepke, a Speech Language Pathology graduate student working on his research\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>3,887<\/strong>Graduate Students<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/graduate-alumni-20210430_IMC_EH_052.jpg\" alt=\"Masters in electrical engineering alum, Sahithi Chatradi working on a project.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong> 215,751<\/strong>Alumni<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\" id=\"h-graduate-degrees-amp-programs\">Graduate Degrees &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">From certificates to doctoral programs, find the perfect fit for your goals. Explore our diverse range of graduate programs and accelerate your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--4 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_24\" rel=\"\">Master&#8217;s Degrees<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_25\" rel=\"\">Doctoral Programs<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/opportunities-resources\/accelerated-graduate-degrees\/\" rel=\"\">Accelerated Graduate Degrees<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_26&amp;.filter_20\" rel=\"\">Certificates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0 uwm-u-pt-40\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Graduate-School_Funding-Your-Degree_20230521_EH_IMC_7129.jpg\" alt=\"PhD Candidate, Kitonga Alexander receiving his hood at graduation\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Graduate-School_Funding-Your-Degree_20230521_EH_IMC_7129.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Graduate-School_Funding-Your-Degree_20230521_EH_IMC_7129-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-funding-your-degree\">Funding Your Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left size-p-lg\">At UWM, we understand the importance of financial support for graduate education. Discover opportunities for assistantships, fellowships and other forms of financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--border uwm-c-link--dark-no-underline\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/financial-support\/assistantships\/\"><strong>Graduate Assistantships<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\"><strong>Cost and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/financial-support\/fellowships\/\"><strong>Graduate Fellowships<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\"><strong>Student Financial Services<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-meet-our-faculty\">Meet Our Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">At UW-Milwaukee, you are mentored by world-class scholars and industry experts who&nbsp;drive innovation in their fields. Get to know our esteemed faculty members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/david-kaplan-20240927_EH_IMC__MG_5840.jpg\" alt=\"David Kaplan working with a graduate student\" class=\"wp-image-4950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/david-kaplan-20240927_EH_IMC__MG_5840.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/david-kaplan-20240927_EH_IMC__MG_5840-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-david-kaplan\">David Kaplan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;Graduate students here are really engaged in research. They collaborate with people all over the world on some of the top astrophysics topics, including major breakthroughs like discoveries involving gravitational waves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-Faculty_Kayrn-Frick_20220908_TCF_IMC_4115.jpg\" alt=\"Psychology and neuroscience professor Kayrn Frick mentors students conducting research into Alzheimer's and memory.\" class=\"wp-image-4962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-Faculty_Kayrn-Frick_20220908_TCF_IMC_4115.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-Faculty_Kayrn-Frick_20220908_TCF_IMC_4115-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-karyn-frick\">Karyn Frick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Psychology<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;My approach with my own graduate students is to treat them like colleagues. I want to provide the guidance they need at each stage while valuing their input and trying to develop projects for them that capitalize on their interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Sandra-McLellan-20250320_SFS_McLellan_AM_07.jpg\" alt=\"Sandra McLellan with a student working in the lab.\" class=\"wp-image-4958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Sandra-McLellan-20250320_SFS_McLellan_AM_07.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/Sandra-McLellan-20250320_SFS_McLellan_AM_07-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-sandra-mclellan\">Sandra McLellan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Freshwater Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;There&#8217;s no replacement for field studies to understand environmental problems. That&#8217;s where UWM is so unique: We have Lake Michigan right outside our back door. If there&#8217;s a big rain event, we can be on a boat in a half hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-student-testimonials\">Student Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Why should you choose UWM for your graduate studies? Besides our premier research facilities, expert faculty and a wide range of program options, our students\u2019 success is our best testament to the quality of our graduate education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-School_Mary-Nash_20241001_TCF_IMC_3524.jpg\" alt=\"A nursing PhD student cares for a manikin of an infant at UWM's nursing simulation center.\" class=\"wp-image-4963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-School_Mary-Nash_20241001_TCF_IMC_3524.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate-School_Mary-Nash_20241001_TCF_IMC_3524-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-mary-nash\">Mary-Nash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Nursing, PhD <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;I was a midwife in Ghana, so I&#8217;m interested in maternal and child health. I want to get to know the system better so I can help pregnant women. I&#8217;m really, really feeling the support from UWM to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate_20241031_EH_IMC_MG_9157.jpg\" alt=\"MLIS student Andrea standing near map in library\" class=\"wp-image-4961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate_20241031_EH_IMC_MG_9157.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW-Graduate_20241031_EH_IMC_MG_9157-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-andrea\">Andrea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Library and Information Science, MLIS\/Language, Literature and Translation, MA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;I wanted to combine my academic and personal interests into one accredited master&#8217;s program, and UWM is where I can do that. I&#8217;ve grown so much thanks to my UWM library supervisors.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"default uwm-u-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW_Graduate-School-Testimonial_20241104_TCF_IMC_7669.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Cleary stands in front of Milwaukee Tool\" class=\"wp-image-4960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW_Graduate-School-Testimonial_20241104_TCF_IMC_7669.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2025\/01\/SCW_Graduate-School-Testimonial_20241104_TCF_IMC_7669-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-my-0 size-h4\" id=\"h-daniel\">Daniel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-10\"><strong>Data Science, MS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 uwm-u-mb-50\">&#8220;Where I made that first initial connection with Milwaukee Tool was at the career fair on campus. From there, I did a few rounds of interviews and was offered a full-time data scientist position. I start the week after I graduate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short default\" id=\"h-news\">News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-list--border has-dates\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-library-student-translates-career-experience-into-life-changing-credits\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/06\/20250319_Noami_Kraut_AM_05-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Naomi Kraut stands between two rows of books at a Milwaukee Public Library\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-library-student-translates-career-experience-into-life-changing-credits\/\">UWM library student turned career experience into college credit<\/a><time class=\"post-date\">April 20, 2026<\/time><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Naomi Reigh Kraut received her Master of Library &amp; Information Science degree from UWM and received college credit for her prior work experience.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/from-navy-corpsman-to-community-advocate-uwm-public-health-student-finds-his-purpose\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/09\/UWM-Report_Waves_Michael-Osario_20250423_EH_IMC_MG_1698-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Public health student Michael Figueroa Osorio talks with his coworkers at an internship at Bay View Food Community Center.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div 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