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In June, M-Cubed partners celebrated 75 Milwaukee Public Schools seniors completing M-Cubed College Connections, a dual enrollment initiative that allows students to earn up to 21 free college credits at Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee while finishing their high school diploma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted at the UWM Welcome Center, the event marked another milestone in the program\u2019s growing impact. Since launching in 2019, nearly 800 students have earned over 10,000 credits, saving families an estimated $3.1 million in tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year alone, students earned 1,775 credits and collectively saved $532,650. This is clear evidence of the program\u2019s role in advancing college access and affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m really proud. I worked really hard to make sure I got good grades in all my classes,” said senior Faith Alford, reflecting on her experience in the M\u00b3 College Connections Program. “I put a lot of effort into what I did and if I had questions, I had professors and [advisors] to help me with all that.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M-Cubed College Connections is one of several pathways through which MPS students earn college credit with UWM and MATC. Currently, 1,500 MPS students are enrolled in college-level coursework across both institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M-Cubed College Connections is more than a program, it\u2019s a powerful example of what\u2019s possible when K-12 and higher education work together. By supporting efforts like this, we can expand opportunity, reduce college costs, and build confidence in students who are ready to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re an educator, employer, or community member, your engagement helps sustain and grow these opportunities. Let\u2019s keep working together to ensure more students graduate with a head start on college and a clear path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to get involved, visit: https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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