WUWM station manager takes to the stage in “Emily Song”

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 …

Letters & Science graduates honored at UWM Alumni Awards

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 …

UWM alum redefines success with his renewable energy company

UW-Milwaukee economics alum Isaiah Ness (’22, BA) was just named one of Wisconsin’s 40 Most Influential Black Leaders by Madison365. He is the founder and CEO of Sun Bear Industries, a consulting company that assists Wisconsin tribes with achieving energy …

UWM underwater archaeologist appears on History Channel show

When the History Channel looked for an expert to talk about some of the world’s biggest underwater mysteries, they found one in Milwaukee. At UW-Milwaukee, in fact. Ashley Lemke, an associate professor of anthropology who is an expert in underwater …

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 …

L&S students help staff member in need

It’s not every day that students stop and help a complete stranger on UWM’s campus. But that’s what happened Oct. 1 when Kari Pink, UWM executive communications officer, fell on an uneven sidewalk along Hartford Avenue. “I knew right away …

Happy UWM graduation!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – graduation! More than 1,700 students graduated from UWM this fall, many walking across the stage at the UWM Panther Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 amid the cheers from family, friends, faculty …

Meet the newest faculty member in Letters & Science

As UWM prepares for the spring semester to begin, L&S is preparing to welcome a new faculty member to the ranks. We’re excited to introduce Lia Medeiros, who joined the Physics Department this month. Lia Medeiros – Professor, PhysicsPhD 2012, …

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 …

UWM alum debuts new musical

From the depths of the sea to center stage, a UWM alumnus made his world premiere in November. Kyle Battle (’19, BA Economics and English) is the writer of “The Dead Memoirs,” a musical hip-hopera based on the novel The …