News Archives

Upcoming M³ Events

March 10, 2020June 14, 2023

The MPS Job Fair at UWM and the Academic and Career Plan Exploration program for 10th grade MPS students are on tap in March.

M³ builds on a solid foundation

September 24, 2019June 14, 2023

Smiling students pose for a picture after a graduation ceremony. — Graduates of the M³ Early College program pose for a picture with MPS Superintendent Keith Posley, MATC President Vicki Martin and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone.

The start of a new academic year provides an opportunity to showcase the progress that MPS, MATC and UWM have made in forging a true public education network in Milwaukee.

This time of renewal also allows Milwaukee’s three largest education institutions – which serve more than 130,000 students combined – to reinforce our commitment to M³ (pronounced M-cubed) as we look to build upon a solid foundation.

First MPS students earn college credit through M³ Early College

September 24, 2019June 14, 2023

M³ reached a major milestone with the graduation of the first Early College pilot program class.

An early report card and a look ahead

September 24, 2019June 14, 2023

The early returns are promising for M³ (pronounced M-cubed) and its mission to make an impact in Milwaukee through education.

Milwaukee Parent Institute

September 24, 2019June 14, 2023

Parents pose for a picture. — Attendees pose for a picture after a meeting of the Milwaukee Parent Institute.

M³ is committed to achieving economic and social equality for all through education. The Milwaukee Parent Institute partners with families to ensure their children have the resources and information to achieve their dreams. Here’s how:

South Carolina educators visit Milwaukee to learn about M³

September 24, 2019April 28, 2025

Three people share a laugh before a meeting. — Jean Salzer (from left), director of UWM’s Career Planning and Resource Center; Leslie Hull-Ryde, director of news and information at the University of South Carolina-Aiken, and Joseph Maddalena, UWM’s director of foundation relations, exchange greetings before a meeting at UWM.

A delegation from Aiken County, South Carolina, public schools visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus to learn about M³, the multifaceted collaboration among UWM, Milwaukee Area Technical College and Milwaukee Public Schools focused on improving educational attainment.

M³ named finalist for University Economic Development Association award

September 24, 2019June 14, 2023

The University Economic Development Association (UEDA), which works to bring together higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations and government entities to create economic opportunity, has named M³ as a finalist for this year’s Awards of Excellence.

M³ is making strides

May 20, 2019April 28, 2025

Left to right: Keith P. Posley, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools; Vicki Martin, president of Milwaukee Area Technical College; and Mark Mone, chancellor of UWM.

Our shared vision for M³ (pronounced M-Cubed) includes building a true public education network connecting MPS, MATC and UWM. The work of our goal teams continues to make this vision a reality. This year, a group of MPS students will graduate with high school diplomas that include college credit from MATC or UWM. As you

M³ leaders showcase program model to national audience

May 20, 2019June 14, 2023

Education leaders pose for a group picture. — M-cubed leaders shared the initiative's story and progress with educational professionals from around the country.

College readiness is a focus for school district leaders around the nation, and in March, leaders from M3 were invited to present information about the partnership to a joint convening of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and AASA: The School Superintendents Association. MPS Superintendent Keith Posley, MATC President Vicki Martin and UWM Associate

MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC

May 20, 2019April 28, 2025

Jacqueline Nguyen teaches MPS students. — Jacqueline Nguyen, a UWM associate professor, teaches MPS students in the M-cubed Early College pilot program.

Milwaukee Public Schools high school students are getting a taste of college and earning credits through the M3 Early College pilot program. M3 (pronounced M-Cubed) is a multifaceted collaboration among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and MPS, which collectively serve more than 130,000 students. M3 features a variety of programs and initiatives