Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts beginning to bear fruit
UWM made a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the 2030 Initiative, and some of the efforts are beginning to show results.
Kathy Quirk
New mural inspires sense of belonging at UWM
When the TRIO Student Support Services program, based in Mitchell Hall, acquired a large multipurpose room with an inviting blank wall, students and staff saw decorating possibilities.
Support gives UWM students who are parents a crucial boost
College students who have children face obstacles and difficulties that their classmates do not. The Student Parent Success Program gives them important support.
UWM student works to bring fresh food directly to those in need
There are more than 100 places in Milwaukee where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is difficult. So Gianni Vaccaro decided to do something about it.
Alum works to help refugees find new lives in Wisconsin
Bader School of Social Welfare alum Rebekah Davis has built a rewarding career helping people escape dangerous, desperate conditions in their homelands.
Alum and wife dip into the chocolate business
Two years ago, Cole and Kara VanderLeest took the plunge and opened their own shop in Door County selling gourmet sweets.
UWM alum engages non-artists as hotel artist-in-residence
Jeff Zimpel, who earned his MFA in art and social engagement from UWM, is the first-ever artist-in-residence at Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel.
New chemistry building hits milestone with topping off ceremony
A journey that began a year ago on a frozen January day reached a significant milestone on another frozen January day.
Chemistry building project at UWM reaches construction milestone
Guests are invited to a ceremony to watch the final beam being hoisted into position. The new building will serve as a gateway to the STEM departments at UWM.
Alum passing along the magic of music to youth with Latino Arts Strings
Music changed her life. In Milwaukee, the program founded by Dinorah Márquez Abadiano has given a similar chance to hundreds of students over the past 20 years.