The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced its second-highest fundraising year in the history of the university. Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, nearly 6,000 donors gave $35.2 million to the UWM Foundation, which supports UWM. In 2018, the university raised $38.6 million. “I am thrilled to announce this good news,” UWM Chancellor Mark Mone […]
(Note: We have been asked to share this statement by Betsy Schoeller, an instructor in our School of Information Studies, who has been the subject of numerous news stories regarding a posting she made to Facebook.) First, may I please offer my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Specialist Vanessa Guillen. I […]
Betsy Schoeller, a senior lecturer at UWM, made comments via her personal Facebook page that are beyond thoughtless. They are repugnant and terribly at odds with UWM’s values. UWM in no way condones Ms. Schoeller’s comments, and we understand and empathize with the outrage and concerns we are hearing. The murder of Army Specialist Vanessa […]
Knowing the gestational age of a baby is key for optimal pregnancy management and in order to know whether birth is premature or not. This is important for pregnant women and their babies, as preterm birth is a major global health challenge and the leading cause of death in children under 5 years old. However, […]
When the most massive stars die, they collapse under their own gravity and leave behind black holes; when stars that are a bit less massive die, they explode in a supernova and leave behind dense, dead remnants of stars called neutron stars. For decades, astronomers have been puzzled by a gap that lies between the […]
Amid protests nationwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody last month, UWM this week is holding the first in a series of panel discussions about the civil unrest and ways to move forward.
Groundbreaking research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has implications for understanding and predicting the progression of degenerative disorders of the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease, and for lessening the impact of traumatic brain injuries. The research also suggests the possibility of creating a higher-resolution brain imaging technology to replace functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for improved […]
UWM film historian talks about history of theaters during disease outbreaks
UWM MacArthur ‘genius’ grant winner writes about dementia breakthrough in new book
UWM professor explores Wisconsin’s ties to classic soap operas