What’s it like to discover a new career path while you’re already in college? For Aleksandr Wellner, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee gave him the flexibility and real-world exposure to follow what interested him most – data analytics. After starting in …
If you have a concern for the Mayor’s Office, Viviana Lopez is happy to take your call. It is her job, after all. Lopez is a political science student at UW-Milwaukee, and she is also the head intern and scheduling …
The word seva comes from a South Asian dialect and means “selfless service.” It’s the perfect name for Srishti Meera Sardana’s lab, because that’s exactly what she and her students try to provide for others in need. Sardana is an …
New research by Philip Chang suggests that there is a dark matter sub-halo lurking in our cosmic neighborhood. Chang, a professor in UWM’s Department of Physics & Astrophysics, is the co-author of a recent paper titled, “Constraints on a dark …
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and knowledge they gained at UW-Milwaukee to their jobs, …
The Underground Railroad was a network of safehouses and secret routes that ferried fugitive slaves from the south to safety in the northern U.S. and Canada in the years leading up to America’s Civil War. Some of those routes ran …
A dozen winners will be honored at UWM’s 2026 Alumni Awards Evening on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Pfister Hotel. Presented by the UWM Alumni Association, these awards recognize remarkable standouts who make new waves in the lives of countless …
New economics research by UWM Distinguished Professor John Heywood indicates a way for employers to make sure their employees stick around: Pay them based on their performance. Heywood’s research shows that performance pay is associated with a reduction in workers …
Money laundering is the action of concealing the origin of money obtained through illegal activities like drug trafficking drugs, prostitution, or embezzlement. At Baird Wealth Management, the first line of defense against money laundering is often dedicated interns like UWM …
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and knowledge they gained at UW-Milwaukee to their jobs, …
Former Dean of the College of Letters & Science Rodney Swain was many things – a thoughtful leader, diligent researcher, dedicated teacher, devoted husband and father – but above all, he was kind. “He cared very deeply about individuals,” remembered …
Did you know that there is a boarded-up observatory hidden on the top floor of Merrill Hall? Or that the façade of Johnston Hall is decorated with carvings of dragons, mermaids, and the faces of former deans of Downer College? …
Geosciences Updates Come join UWM Geosciences for exploration and excitement at this year’s Darwin Day! When: Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lapham Hall Darwin Day is a public outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of …
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and knowledge they gained at UW-Milwaukee to their jobs, …
Professor Joshua Spencer had an unusual student in his “Philosophy 358: Action, Will, and Freedom” class this semester: His mother. Spencer has frequently welcomed senior auditors in his classes over his years at UWM. Wisconsin residents who are 60 years …
