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M³ teams adapt strategies

June 26, 2020June 14, 2023

One of the most visible collaborations among the M-Cubed partners is the annual MPS Student Job Fair held at UWM each March.

As MPS, MATC, and UWM transitioned to online learning in spring, strategies to support students and ensure their success also adapted. Enjoy these highlights from the spring: The support strategies used by M3 work groups also shifted. Regular virtual meetings kept everyone up to date with institution plans and resources, and coordinated student outreach and

Achieving equity through philanthropy

June 26, 2020June 14, 2023

One of the common barriers to higher education identified by students is a lack of technology such as a laptop or Chromebook. Seeing this as a problem with simple solutions, M3 fund development teams are in the early stages of building a new philanthropic investment opportunity. This initiative would help students further their education beyond

M³ honors 2020 class of MPS seniors graduating with early college credit

May 22, 2020June 5, 2024

A high school graduate smiles while wearing a cap and gown. — Tanya McNeal, a senior at Washington High School of Information Technology, called the early college program a “life-changing” experience. (Screenshot from ceremony)

The latest class of MPS high school seniors to complete the M³ early college program was honored with a virtual ceremony, capping a year of growth for the trailblazing partnership involving Milwaukee’s three largest public education institutions.

M³ is committed to closing equity gaps so all students succeed

April 21, 2020April 28, 2025

M-Cubed is transforming the future of our young people and Milwaukee communities through the power of public education. Click on the link below for more information and to download a copy of the one-page summary shown in the above image.

Framing for the next decade

March 10, 2020June 14, 2023

Dozens of people seated around tables listening to a talk — Faculty and staff from UWM, MATC and MPS gathered on the UW-Milwaukee campus for a meeting in January 2020.

As our partnership enters the 2020s, we are building on our success in helping more Milwaukee Public Schools students graduate from high school, assisting more students in completing the FAFSA, and guiding more graduates to enter college immediately.

Success of Early College program grads shows M³ is making an impact

March 10, 2020June 14, 2023

A college student poses for a picture at the student union — UWM student Kayla Jackson says the M³ Early College program helped her get used to the importance of devoting time to homework in college.

For UWM student Kayla Jackson and MATC student Izzabella Zupet, the transition to college life started months before they stepped on to their respective campuses for their freshman years.

Herb Kohl Philanthropies supports Milwaukee students

March 10, 2020June 14, 2023

Gifts totaling $110,000 from Herb Kohl Philanthropies are helping M3 institutions fulfill their core mission.

M³ is honored for education leadership

March 10, 2020October 3, 2024

The Milwaukee Urban League and University Economic Development Association recognized M³ for its work to boost student achievement and close equity gaps in the city.

Collaborative professional development

March 10, 2020June 14, 2023

About a dozen people standing and listening to talk in a lab

More than 500 faculty members from MPS, MATC and UWM gathered at MATC on February 18 to share best practices and build a stronger connection between what students learn in middle school, high school and college.

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.