UWM undergraduate students get involved in research

Providing opportunities for undergraduates – not just graduate students – to do research is an important part of UWM’s mission. Whether students interested in science, engineering, the humanities or art, UWM’s Office of Undergraduate Research supports over 500 undergrads every year to …

Yazmin Discovered Her Limitless Potential at UWM

Yazmin, a World Language Education and Spanish double-major, was surprised by how much she learned about herself through exploring everything UWM had to offer. She stepped out of her comfort zone to try new leadership opportunities, internships and clubs. “I …

UWM biologist works to protect endangered seals, starting with their genes

Hawaiian monk seals are one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals. Only about 1,600 individuals still exist in the wild. They are threatened from multiple angles. Overhunting has decimated their historic population. Overfishing has threatened their food source. They’re …

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

The College of Letters & Science is proud to recognize the hundreds of our students who graduated in May at the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Not only have our students earned their degrees; our undergraduate students started their college careers …

Urban Studies students shine at Research Forum

Urban Studies Programs’ 26th Annual Student Research Forum took place at the Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda on May 3 and showcased student research poster presentations. The event also featured a panel discussion with elected and city officials and community leaders …

NSF program helps students with disabilities Tap Into STEM

Jillian Cervantes, who is graduating this month with a major in Mathematical Sciences, is described by her mentors as a gifted mathematician and a talented teacher. She also has ADHD. She didn’t receive her diagnosis until she was an adult, …

A career exposing cons: Communication alum shares her wisdom

Nine years ago, Lisa Schiller was featured in the September 2015 edition of In Focus. It was so long ago that the issue is no longer archived online. Schiller talked about her job as the Director of Investigations and Media …