UWM students take health care into the community
University health and wellness centers on Milwaukee’s north side help address disparities while also giving health students important experience.
Laura Otto
New scholarship aimed at boosting diversity in the architecture field debuts fall 2023
MILWAUKEE _ Wisconsin residents who dream of becoming an architect could be eligible for a new scholarship announced by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning. The scholarship, funded by the Wisconsin Architects Foundation (WAF), aims to increase the number of individuals from under-represented groups in the architecture profession in Wisconsin. “With […]
Helping health care providers break the news about incurable illnesses
UWM professor Melinda Kavanaugh helped develop a new training tool to help health care practitioners deal with their discomfort and better support patients when announcing a diagnosis such as ALS.
First year of diversity internship program finds success for students, employers
Fifty-six students so far have taken part in the UWM Student Success & Talent Pipeline Initiative, an effort to address the need to diversify the region’s talent pipeline and give undergrads professional experience.
Professor emerita named to national panel that makes health recommendations
Sandra Millon Underwood has been named to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of national experts that works to improve the health of Americans by making recommendations about clinical preventive services, such as screenings, behavioral counseling and preventive medications.
Alum leading an effort to build an esports culture in Milwaukee
Brandon Tschacher is helping build an ecosystem of competitive gaming, which has exploded in interest over the past decade.
UWM research seeks to find how small microplastics become in waterways
Plastic waste breaks down in the environment, but little is known about just how much they degrade and what the effects on people might be.
Information studies students help build new wireless network to learn about blockchain
Some UWM students are learning about cutting edge technology from some hands-on, real-world work helping a new wireless company establish itself.
UWM alumni mentoring program provides support for students
The program, which launched in 2020, matches students with graduates who provide career advice and emotional support.
UWM rolls out new climate action plan, aiming for carbon zero by 2050
Only a few universities have a two-pronged plan like UWM’s Climate Action, Carbon and Resiliency Plan, which was recently approved by campus governance and the administration.