UWM student photographer featured in new documentary
UWM senior Jovanny Hernandez is being featured in a new mini-documentary exploring artists’ origins that debuts Wednesday, April 12.
News in Brief
414 for UWM Giving Day kicks off on April 13-14
UW-Milwaukee is preparing for the third annual 414 for UWM Giving Day, held from noon to noon on April 13 through April 14. The 24-hour giving event coincides with “Milwaukee Day,” when current and former residents of Milwaukee’s 414 area code celebrate our city.
Messmer students experience STEM immersion on campus
When Messmer High School students toured UWM’s Connected Systems Institute during STEM Day March 30, they were fascinated by the mini factory lines used to research manufacturing automation using data science and robotics.
Science Olympiad and STEM Expo bring young scientists to campus
High school and middle school students learned about the colorful side of chemistry, solved a potion puzzle to earn a prize and explored the difference between H2O and H2O2 at UWM on Friday, March 31.
Drag Show is canceled to offer more LGBTQ+ support and resources
After many conversations and exploring several options, the UWM LGBTQ+ Resource Center has decided to cancel this spring’s Drag Show. The Resource Center has not made this decision lightly; it was motivated by a desire to serve the LGBTQ+ student community at UWM as effectively as possible. The decision will allow the Resource Center to […]
Deans and interim deans named to UWM’s realigned colleges
Deans and interim deans who will lead the four realigned UWM schools and colleges beginning July 1 have been named by Interim Provost Scott Gronert.
WUWM announces David Lee as new general manager
David Lee has been appointed the new director and general manager of WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. Lee succeeds John Hess, who had served as general manager of WUWM since 2020.
UWM Research Foundation awards bridge grants to UWM startups
Four startup companies recently were awarded $25,000 each from the UWM Research Foundation’s Bridge Grant program, which invests in new companies of UWM faculty, staff and students that have licensed intellectual property from the UWM Research Foundation.
UWM announces new bachelor of architecture degree, speeding a path to practice
UWM has received approval from the UW System Board of Regents to launch a new Bachelor of Architecture program, which will allow graduates a quicker and more affordable path to licensure and practice.
Marie Sandy picked for UWM peacebuilding professorship
Marie Sandy, associate professor in the School of Education, has been named the new Wm. Collins Kohler Chair in Systems Change & Peacebuilding.