UWM launches ROAR Ready to support college access and success for K-12 students and families

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is announcing the launch of ROAR Ready, a learning pathway to help K-12 students and their families pursue new interests, prepare for college and explore career options. UWM offers more than 200 unique, age‑appropriate programs and engagement opportunities for youth across the region –- from College for Kids & Teens to campus tours […]

M-Cubed gives ninth graders a look at college

Around 1,200 Milwaukee ninth graders got a firsthand look at college life as they visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dec. 1-4. The visits were part of the M-Cubed initiative aimed at helping students envision their future and take concrete steps toward higher education.

Dong Gong of Vector Architects awarded 2025 Marcus Prize for Architecture

Dong Gong, founder and design principal at Beijing-based Vector Architects has been named the recipient of the 2025 Marcus Prize, one of the world’s leading architecture awards honoring emerging international talent. The prize is administered biennially by the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.   This award marks the 20th year of the Marcus Prize, established in 2005 through […]

Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge winners to support youth adaptive sports, lowering energy costs and ‘Opportunity Youth’

Marquette, UWM and MCW collaborate with community partners to benefit Milwaukee Leaders of Marquette University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin have announced the winners of the Presidents’ and Chancellor’s Challenge, a community-engaged research initiative that brings together innovative thinkers to solve local, Milwaukee challenges and make an impact. “The Presidents’ and […]

Rhetoric conference gives high school students a look at college

UWM hosted a rhetoric conference for 140 Milwaukee area high school students who are taking part in the university’s dual-enrollment program. The Oct. 3 event gave the students insight into college life and the power of language while building confidence in their academic and communication skills. Students participated in interactive workshops led by UWM English […]

Senator visits UWM Connected Systems Institute

Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sept. 24 to tour the Connected Systems Institute and explore cutting-edge artificial intelligence research at the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab.   The visit brought together faculty, students and industry leaders to showcase how UWM is driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and preparing Wisconsin’s workforce for the future. 

UWM rhetoric conference empowers high school students to explore language, culture and college life

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host the annual “UWM Rhetoric & _____ Conference: Practicing Rhetoric in New Contexts,” a dynamic event showcasing the power of language and the promise of dual enrollment. This half-day conference brings together around 140 Milwaukee-area high school students enrolled in UWM English 101 courses taught at their high schools through […]