UWM students show off their discoveries at Research in the Rotunda

Each year, student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin gather in the Capitol to present their work at Research in the Rotunda. The event is a chance for students to speak with legislators, state government officials, and UW alumni …

A lifelong love of words brings UWM professor back to Milwaukee

As a kid growing up in Milwaukee, poet and professor of creative writing Derrick Harriell fell in love with words through discussions with his father. “A lot of those conversations were rooted in music,” he said. His dad played artists …

How UW-Milwaukee helped Aleksandr pivot into data analytics

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 …

What can you do with a French major?

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, …

2026 Alumni Awards Evening winners are making an impact

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 econ research shows performance pay keeps workers

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 …

What can you do with a conservation & environmental science major?

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, …

Letters & Science remembers Dean Rodney Swain

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 …