Event featuring former White House photographer sees huge demand
It’s not often that a virtual event is “sold out,” but that’s what happened to a UWM Distinguished Lecture Series event with former White House photographer Pete Souza.
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UWM, MATC join project to foster equity in transfer
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Area Technical College are partnering in the Equity Transfer Initiative, a new effort to increase transfer rates for Black, Hispanic, adult and first-generation learners.
UWM named a top military-friendly university
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been raised to silver status by Military Friendly, an advocacy group that rates organizations based on the opportunities they provide the military community.
Why is Biden making Milwaukee his first presidential trip?
President Joe Biden selected Milwaukee as the destination of his first official trip since taking office on Jan. 20. Biden will participate in a socially distanced, invitation-only town hall at the Pabst Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to be televised on CNN.
Microscholarships encourage first-year students
Every little bit helps. That’s especially true when paying for college, and it’s one of the reasons the School of Education has introduced microscholarships for first-year students. The other reason is to encourage the students to stay on top of tools and programs that can help them succeed is their critical first year, said Robert […]
UWM engineering research conference to focus on emerging technology
Engineers and other scientists from academia, industry and government are invited to network and learn about emerging technology at the fifth annual Milwaukee Engineering Research Conference on four Fridays in February – Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.
Noodin featured in Roots of Democracy discussion series
Margaret Noodin, professor of English and American Indian Studies at UWM, will be one of the presenters in a series of four online discussions that explore the cultural and philosophical roots of American democracy.
UWM online bachelor’s program ranked among nation’s best
UWM’s online bachelor’s program is ranked No. 37 among more than 350 universities nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, a jump from last year’s ranking at 48.
UWM soccer player chosen in MLS draft
Vuk Latinovich was selected by New York City FC in the 2021 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, becoming the fifth UWM men’s soccer player ever chosen in the MLS draft.
UWM Alumni House sold to Andy Nunemaker for renovation as private residence
The UW System Board of Regents on behalf of UW-Milwaukee has sold a former private residence, recently known as the UWM Alumni House, to a Milwaukee businessman, Andy Nunemaker, for $1.8 million.