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What can you do with a sociology major?
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and …
UWM Professor co-authors book with rapper 2 Chainz, hits NYT bestsellers list
Grammy-award winning artist 2 Chainz is a rapper and songwriter from College Park, Georgia. Best known for his hit singles “I’m Different” and “The Birthday …
Letters & Science congratulates our 2026 graduates
More than 3,200 students became UW-Milwaukee alumni in May at the university's 134th commencement. Hundreds of those students hail from the College of Letters & …
Reimagined Science Bag brings STEM to a new audience – and ice cream too
A vat of sugar, cream, egg whites, and vanilla sat on the table in front of a hungry group of eighth graders. There was one …

UWM students enjoy hands-on learning through collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Museum
For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation. One opportunity made …
UWM physics student researches the cosmos
Why would a young astronomer from India travel some 8,000 miles around the world to pursue his Ph.D. in physics? Simple. Pratyusava Baral wanted to …
Chemistry researchers’ start-up takes aim at triple-negative breast cancer – without chemo side effects
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, and it does not respond to any of the hormone …
Letters & Science students show their research chops at annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Student research is a vital component of UW-Milwaukee’s prestigious R1 Research Institution status, and the best place to see it on display is at UWM’s …

What can you do with a sociology major?
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and …
Letters & Science congratulates our 2026 graduates
More than 3,200 students became UW-Milwaukee alumni in May at the university's 134th commencement. Hundreds of those students hail from the College of Letters & …
Students hone their journalism skills in Greenland’s harsh (political) climate
President Trump made international headlines when he announced that he wanted to acquire Greenland for the United States. Supporters pointed to Greenland’s strategic location for …
First Urban Studies/Urban Planning accelerated degree cohort is set to walk the graduation stage
Five years ago, UW-Milwaukee debuted its accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree program in Urban Studies and Urban Planning. Now, in a few short weeks, the …