March 8, 2023 Taylor Nelson

From the State Department to the UN: Pol Sci student makes a mark in her government internship

What you need to know: • Taylor Nelson, a political science major at UWM, had …
March 8, 2023 Jack Fitzgerald

Car and writer: Journalism grad’s lands a job at storied auto magazine

What you need to know: • Jack Fitzgerald (‘22, BA Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies) …
March 8, 2023 Maggie Kennedy

The art of psychology: Student research explores the human mind

What you need to know: • Maggie Kennedy is double-majoring in psychology and art history. …
February 8, 2023 Shevaun Watson

How Southern tourism has rewritten American slavery history

A hundred years ago, the city of Charleston, S.C., came up with a plan to …
February 8, 2023 Emerald Mills

Communication alum wins Impact award by breaking bread with strangers

Emerald Mills has a question for you: Do you want to grab a bite to …
February 8, 2023 Mentor of the Month.

Economics professor is Mentor of the Month, with a nod from the Milwaukee Bucks

If you caught the Bucks game on Jan. 6 (a disappointing 138-109 loss to the …
February 8, 2023 UWM Korean Minor

UWM adds minor in Korean studies to prep students for international careers

UWM has added a new minor in Korean studies to its offerings. The university has …
February 8, 2023 Chancellor Mark Mone and Jim Harvey.

New chemistry building hits milestone with topping off ceremony

A journey that began a year ago on a frozen January day reached a significant …
January 5, 2023 Nyesha Stone headshot

Alumna carves out a career in business and media, with an emphasis on the positive

When Nyesha Stone graduated from UWM in 2018 with her degree in journalism, advertising and …
January 5, 2023 Regan Rayl at Disney World

JAMS student interns in the Happiest Place on Earth

When Regan Rayl was growing up, her family’s favorite vacation spot was Disney World in …
January 5, 2023 Geraud Blanks headshot

From Lost Decade to Last Decade: Grad’s long path to Alumni Award

Geraud Blanks is the co-founder of Black Lens and the Chief Innovation Officer at Milwaukee …
January 5, 2023 Glenn Starr headshot

Teaching the (ESL) teachers: UWM’s TESOL program

English is the most commonly spoken second language in the world. That means that students …
December 7, 2022

When Panthers mentor Panthers

Natalie Hernandez felt disconnected. It was fall 2020, COVID-19 was in full swing and she …
December 7, 2022

Economics and Africa: Alum makes global impact with IMF

The International Monetary Fund is a global organization meant to foster economic cooperation and fiscal …
December 7, 2022

In pursuit of civil liberties: WGS alum leads the ACLU of Wisconsin

When she was appointed as executive director in January 2022, Dr. Melinda Brennan became the …