Welcome!
M³ begins with the leadership of southeastern Wisconsin’s three primary public educational institutions: Eduardo Galván, interim superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools; Anthony Cruz, president of Milwaukee Area Technical College; and Mark Mone, chancellor of UWM. The M³ initiative harnesses the power of these three institutions working together to enhance student success.
For more information, contact us at M-Cubed@uwm.edu.
Mission
M³ seeks to transform the future of Milwaukee through education. Through collaboration and coordination, MPS, MATC, and UWM will increase the retention, graduation and career success of our students and provide a prepared workforce and citizenry for the Wisconsin economy. M³ also will provide the education and resources to help drive an entrepreneurial mindset for all students to increase choices and opportunities for growth.
As a partnership among public institutions serving diverse populations, M³ strives to lift up individuals, improve the community and build the region’s diverse workforce pipeline.
Vision
The creation of a comprehensive, quality public education network that lifts our city and nurtures our students as they develop into the critical thinkers, strong leaders and innovators who will help Milwaukee thrive for decades to come. We will transform the way we educate students and make it easier for students to transition between our institutions.
History
Providing a quality education to as many Milwaukeeans as possible is a key to unlocking Milwaukee’s potential and driving economic growth and prosperity in the region. Providing access to a high-quality education, ensures the people in our community are prepared for good-paying jobs.
Milwaukee’s three largest public educators — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) — have partnered to be key change agents by forming M³, known collectively as “M cubed.” The name, M³, reflects the exponential collaboration and leveraging of our three institutions to produce greater student success and career preparedness. The three partners share an important joint goal: To serve urban populations with an open access mission and philosophy.
Founded in the spring of 2015, M³ is dedicated to achieving student success in Milwaukee, from kindergarten through college. MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, MATC President Dr. Vicki Martin, and UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Dr. Mark Mone are the executive sponsors of the initiative and believe that marshaling the resources of their institutions can make a dramatic, positive impact on the greater Milwaukee community.
2023 Impact Report
As you’ll read in this year’s Impact Report, our largest efforts are growing and yielding results:
- College Connections helps students earn college credit.
- FAFSA completion unlocks access to higher education after high school.
- The Milwaukee Parent Institute helps families support their students.
- Smart Start ensures more high school graduates follow through on their college plans.
- Work-based learning helps students gain workforce knowledge and experience.
