The Underground Railroad was a network of safehouses and secret routes that ferried fugitive slaves from the south to safety in the northern U.S. and Canada in the years leading up to America’s Civil War. Some of those routes ran …
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 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 …
Money laundering is the action of concealing the origin of money obtained through illegal activities like drug trafficking drugs, prostitution, or embezzlement. At Baird Wealth Management, the first line of defense against money laundering is often dedicated interns like UWM …
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, …
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 …
Did you know that there is a boarded-up observatory hidden on the top floor of Merrill Hall? Or that the façade of Johnston Hall is decorated with carvings of dragons, mermaids, and the faces of former deans of Downer College? …
Geosciences Updates Come join UWM Geosciences for exploration and excitement at this year’s Darwin Day! When: Feb. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lapham Hall Darwin Day is a public outreach event celebrating the life and times of one of …
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, …
Professor Joshua Spencer had an unusual student in his “Philosophy 358: Action, Will, and Freedom” class this semester: His mother. Spencer has frequently welcomed senior auditors in his classes over his years at UWM. Wisconsin residents who are 60 years …
¿Cómo puedo ayudar? How can I help? Allison Libbey’s Spanish students asked that question a lot this semester. Libbey, a senior teaching faculty member in UWM’s Spanish Programt, is the creator of the special topics course “Spanish 391: Using Spanish …
It’s the most wonderful time of year at a university: Graduation! UWM doled out more than 1,500 degrees at fall graduation on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, collected by happy graduates under the proud watch of parents, family and friends. Here’s …
UWM has something to celebrate in 2026: The UWM Planetarium turns 60! Often recognized as a hidden gem on campus, the UWM Planetarium has been projecting the stars and planets onto its 30-foot dome since 1966, inspiring audiences to identify …
UW-Milwaukee has a phenomenal undergraduate research program where students can learn from faculty and graduate student mentors. But how does a graduate student learn how to be a mentor? A new program in the Mathematical Sciences Department aims to educate …
UWM hosts GIS Day The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Council hosted GIS Day @UWM at the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL) on Nov. 21. One hundred people attended the keynote event, a panel on ‘Careers in GIS’ featuring four UWM alumni who offered advice for …
