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 …
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 …
College-level writing requires students to do much more than put words on a page. In English 101, they learn and practice rhetoric — the art of effective communication. Crafting convincing arguments, tailoring messages for a specific audience and carefully considering …
You’ve studied the teachings of Socrates and Plato. You’ve read from the works of Confucius and Siddartha Gautama. You’ve discussed the thoughts of Kant, Marx, and Heidegger. But have you heard of the great thinker Kondiaronk? Or the philosopher Payepot? Most …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
