Thomas Gibson was chosen to be the 10th chancellor in the history of UWM. Gibson, currently chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will take the place of Mark Mone, who will step down this summer after 11 years as UWM chancellor and …
In 2016, two UWM physics professors, Carol Hirschmugl and Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska, identified a novel material called graphene monoxide, which they discovered in their labs with other UWM colleagues, significantly improves the fast charging ability of lithium-ion batteries. Together, the professors …
When a loved one passes away, we’re often left bereft and longing to see them just one more time – to gaze upon their face, to hear their voice, to ask advice. Now, thanks to AI, you can. UWM student …
For JohnQuell and Diamond Tucker, education is a family affair. The couple, who both completed graduate degrees at UWM in May, often spent their evenings studying together with their children, now ages 4 and 2. “We made grad school our …
In August, UWM proudly reported that global studies major Lauren Sroka received a prestigious Boren Scholarship. She planned to use her award to support a year-long study abroad in Japan. Now in March, Sroka is happy to report back: Japan …
It was just one off-hand comment, but it changed the course of Katie Visser’s life forever. “(Associate professor of English) Valerie Laken was my committee chair, and I was going through the thesis project process at UWM,” Visser said. “She …
You usually only hear him behind the microphone, but this winter, David Lee was on stage in the spotlight. Lee, the station manager of WUWM Radio, returned to Milwaukee’s theater scene in First Stage’s production of Emily Song and the …
Every year, the UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association recognizes a handful of graduates who have impacted their community through their work or volunteer efforts. We are proud that several Letters & Science alumni were chosen as award winners this year. The awardees …
Arleth Nelson graduated from UWM in May of 2023 after majoring in International studies. Then she got to work. Nelson is a volunteer with the Peace Corps, an organization run by the U.S. government that places volunteers around the globe …
When the History Channel looked for an expert to talk about some of the world’s biggest underwater mysteries, they found one in Milwaukee. At UW-Milwaukee, in fact. Ashley Lemke, an associate professor of anthropology who is an expert in underwater …
If you want to understand someone’s overall health, try shaking their hand. It might seem strange, but research has shown that the strength of a person’s grip is a good indicator of many aspects of their well-being, from bone density …
The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and sadly, the Green Bay Packers will not be playing in it this year. But if you can’t wait until next season to see your favorite team, you can always call up …
UW-Milwaukee economics alum Isaiah Ness (’22, BA) was just named one of Wisconsin’s 40 Most Influential Black Leaders by Madison365. He is the founder and CEO of Sun Bear Industries, a consulting company that assists Wisconsin tribes with achieving energy …
While most folks were sleeping off their Thanksgiving turkey and preparing for Christmas, UWM geoscientist Julie Bowles and three of her graduate students were studying volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean. Or, more accurately, they were studying volcanoes underneath the Pacific …
In the Pacific northwest, salmon is king. The animals are a staple of Washington State’s economy, and they’re culturally and economically important to the state’s tribes as well. That’s not to mention their vital role in the ecosystem. So, when …
