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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
While most folks were sleeping off their Thanksgiving turkey and preparing for Christmas, UWM geoscientist Julie Bowles and three of her graduate students were studying volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean. Or, more accurately, they were studying volcanoes underneath the Pacific …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
WUWM Radio got quite a present for its 60th birthday. The station was recently accepted into the American Archive for Public Broadcasting in collaboration with GBH Boston and the Library of Congress, ensuring that its decades of content will be …
