‘Give Me Liberty’ premieres in Milwaukee with UWM connections
A new feature film with UWM connections aims to put Milwaukee on the filmmaking map.
Sarah Vickery
UWM alum resurrects long-lost Bob Dylan song
When Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp saw the lyrics that his musical hero had written about Wisconsin, he knew he had to bring the song to life. With Dylan’s approval, he did.
Community archaeology uncovers history at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
UWM prof David Pacifico and an army of amateur archaeologists are uncovering the history of some of the people who helped build Milwaukee.
Sense of adventure and entrepreneurial spirit motivates UWM grad in Vietnam
Kasia Weina and her partner are having success pursuing two goals with their startup business: “With Evergreen Labs, we want to prove that you can do good and also make money.”
UWM pre-dental student seizes education to forge a better life
Just a couple years ago, Josephine Hayes-Birchler was homeless and looking to rebuild her shattered life. Now, she’s graduating from UWM and heading to dental school.
Atmospheric science students launch weather balloon
Weather balloons are a critical part of meteorologists’ toolbox. Students in UWM’s atmospheric science program gathered recently to watch one such balloon make its trip into the atmosphere.
UWM researcher named a 2019 Guggenheim fellow
Georg Essl, a research professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UWM, has been named among the 2019 Guggenheim Fellows in the category of computer science.
Sociologist uncovers who is – and isn’t – using patient portals
Celeste Campos-Castillo’s research explores why most people aren’t taking advantage of the secure websites that allow patients to communicate with their doctors and find information.
Alcohol, domestic violence link not as obvious as it might seem
Ryan Shorey studies how alcohol affects intimate partner violence. The relationship might seem obvious, but the reality is surprisingly complex.
Students go to ends of the Earth to dig up climate history
UWM geosciences students are piecing together data from rocks and sediment to figure out clues left behind by glaciers. The knowledge can help us understand climate change in the present.