Biology professor receives grant to combat devastating citrus crop disease
The $1.5 million award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture supports a project aiming to bring to market a biopesticide that fights citrus greening disease.
News in Brief
UWM ranked among top universities in the world
UWM landed among the top 3.2% of institutions ranked by the Center for World University Rankings. Just two other universities in Wisconsin made the Global 2000 list.
Public event showcases student design concepts for a reimagined I-794 spur
Architecture and Urban Planning students from UWM explored the long-term potential of the possible removal of the I-794 highway spur through downtown Milwaukee.
UWM achieves WAVE: Assess Verification
UWM has become the first university in the nation to be WAVE: Assess Verified, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to water stewardship practices.
UWM graduate school programs ranked among nation’s best
Two UWM graduate school programs were ranked among the top 25 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, while several others landed among the top 100.
UWM again earns top military friendly rankings
The university earned gold status for its efforts to serve and welcome students who are veterans or currently serving in the military, and was recognized for being exceptionally welcoming and supportive of military spouses.
UWM prominent on Milwaukee-area power players list
The Milwaukee Business Journal list recognizes 100 people in southeastern Wisconsin who get things done, whether they be up-front leaders of important organizations or movers-and-shakers behind the scenes.
UW-Milwaukee chancellor finalists named
Four finalists have been named to be the next chancellor of UW-Milwaukee. A series of forums will be held on campus next week for students, faculty, staff and community members to interact directly with the candidates.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water gives $2.5 million to UWM for Great Lakes research
The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.
Several with UWM ties make list of notable young leaders
The awards, which will be celebrated at an event March 19, honor young business and community leaders from throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.