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Project allows minority youths to show their true selves through art

By Matthew CadeNovember 16, 2018Arts & HumanitiesHumanities

The “See Me Because” portrait project hosted at UWM’s INOVA Gallery allowed minority youths to portray themselves as they choose to be seen — as superheroes and nurses, entertainment stars and community leaders.

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Health

Child caregivers find ally, author in UWM researcher

By Angela McManamanNovember 13, 2018

Melinda Kavanaugh, associate professor of social work, has published three books aimed at helping children who are caring for parents with ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Arts & Humanities

Feast of Crispian helps traumatized veterans, with assistance from Shakespeare

By Tony RehagenNovember 8, 2018

The program created by UWM theater faculty has spurred interest from schools and veterans’ organizations nationwide.

Campus & Community

Poet who blends Spanish and English receives an Outstanding Women of Color Award

By Kathy QuirkNovember 6, 2018

Brenda Cárdenas, a poet and associate professor of English at UWM, was honored for her efforts in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the UW System and in the community.

UWM in the News

UWM professor analyzes health effects of Agent Orange exposure among Vietnam veterans

National Academies
Bruce Winter, longtime program director and on-air voice at WUWM, dies at 64

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
UWM played role in voter turnout increase in Wisconsin midterm election

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
UWM welcomes new Letters & Science dean

News Wise
UWM grad analyzes political party divide

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

News in Brief

UWM women’s soccer loses in NCAA Tournament

By Howie MagnerNovember 10, 2018
Women’s soccer team California-bound for NCAA Tournament

By Howie MagnerNovember 6, 2018
UWM women’s soccer advances to Horizon League finals

By Howie MagnerNovember 1, 2018
Two UWM online programs ranked among best in America

By Claire HackettOctober 19, 2018

Public Events

Wed 11/14

The Tempest

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - Monday, November 19, 2018
Thu 11/15

The Tempest

Thursday, November 15, 2018 - Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Fri 11/16

The Tempest

Friday, November 16, 2018 - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Fri 11/16

Trans-lucent: A Transgender Empowerment Exhibition

Friday, November 16, 2018 - Thursday, December 13, 2018
Fri 11/16

UWM Middle School Honor Bands Festival

Friday, November 16, 2018 - Sunday, November 18, 2018

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UWM sets sail aboard E/V Nautilus

By Delaney DoerschNovember 12, 2018

Photography

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Let the good times ROAR at Homecoming 2018

By Elora HennesseyNovember 14, 2018