Celtic Studies marks 31 years of language immersion study abroad
Not to brag, but UW-Milwaukee students are somewhat famous in Donegal, Ireland.
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CES student’s (research) trip of a lifetime
Jaeden Carrasquillo can’t stop smiling. Even when he is battling razor grass (“It hurts! You get a lot of scratches”), hiking treacherous terrain (“It was basically ‘Man vs. Wild’”), or flushing a frog’s stomach (“It’s about as crazy as it …
Journalism alum serves sweet treats to beat the heat at Chillwaukee
If you hit up any of Milwaukee’s many festivals this summer, chances are you’ll spot a pink cart on the back of a pink bicycle, topped with a pink and blue umbrella. Behind that cart, chances are you’ll find Sam …
Raise a glass: Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard
Your wine might be full-bodied or have an excellent bouquet, but is it sustainable? Meghan Murphy hopes that wine enthusiasts will start to ask themselves that question before selecting their bottle. Murphy, who graduated from UWM in 2016 with a …
Economics research students study AI outsourcing and what it means for human jobs
In the 1960s and ‘70s, the U.S. manufacturing sector began hemorrhaging jobs as companies outsourced production to places like India and China, where wages were lower and labor was less expensive. Today, American companies are at the beginning of another …
Student research shines across disciplines at symposium
UWM is a top-tier research university, and that’s thanks in large part to our talented student researchers. In April, they were able to show off their accomplishments at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which featured more than 150 scholars in …
Panther Tracks podcast offers a global perspective for Milwaukee listeners
UWM’s “campus bubble” can seem like its own little world at times, but the events and stories that happen on campus and in Milwaukee can reverberate around the globe. Just ask the Panther Tracks podcast team. Panther Tracks is a …
All charged up: Geography alum uses mapping skills to expand EV infrastructure
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T and sparked a transportation revolution in America. People began purchasing automobiles, and by the 1930s, more than 100,000 gas stations had sprung up across the country to fuel those vehicles. Now, another …
Research is brewing: UWM biologists study carbon sequestration using tea bags
Need to calm down before bed? Try chamomile tea. Need to settle an upset stomach? Sip some ginger tea. Do you need to measure how much carbon can be sequestered in an anaerobic wetland environment? We recommend Lipton green and …
Global studies major reflects on her time in Japan, thanks to a Boren Scholarship
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 …
The funny truth: English alum brings her comedy chops to “The Non-Fiction Show”
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 …
Student data scientist studies health via grip strength
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 …
This alum belongs in the (Green Bay Packers) Hall of Fame
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 …
UWM biology graduate works with NOAA to restore salmon habitats
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 …
How entertaining: JAMS student interns with Milwaukee Bucks, Marcus Center
The Milwaukee Bucks had a slow start to the season, but the team came roaring back to clinch the NBA Cup in December. But great playing is only part of the equation when it comes to making games a memorable …