Jablonski named to lead Freshwater Collaborative
Environmental engineer Marissa Jablonski was named as executive director of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, a first-of-its-kind statewide research hub around freshwater topics.
News in Brief
Math education professor part of EdWeek webinar
DeAnn Huinker, UWM professor of mathematics education, is one of the speakers at an Education Week webinar focusing on the inconsistencies and inequities in mathematics education.
Erb named research mentor of the year
The Office of Undergraduate Research named Dawn Erb, associate professor of physics, the 2020 Research Mentor of the Year.
Peck School of the Arts makes Variety’s list of best film schools for 4th year
The list features 50 film programs, honoring the schools including UWM for their continuing dedication to prepare and inspire students in spite of disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Freiburger named dean of Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
A professor and chair of the criminal justice department, Freiburger is scheduled to take over as dean on Aug. 1.
Landmark study of adolescent brain development renews for seven years
The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly $290 million of new funding to research institutions around the country, including UWM, to continue the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.
Audiology group holds emergency drive-through service for hearing aid repairs
UWM’s audiology group will offer an emergency drive-through service for hearing aid repairs on Monday, April 13. Patients who need hearing aid repairs or adjustments can make an appointment to receive drive-up service throughout the day.
Former associate dean John Lynch wins peace builder award for volunteer work
Every Thursday for the last 11 years, John Lynch, former associate dean and associate professor in the College of Health Sciences, can be found volunteering at Friedens Food Pantries. This year, his efforts were recognized with the Hope House Peace Builder Award.
Site offers help to parents seeking ways to keep kids engaged while cooped up
NEXT.cc, a nonprofit connected to UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, offers free online projects and activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through its award-winning website.
Wisconsin online voter registration extended to March 30
A federal judge has ordered that the deadline to register online to vote ahead of the Wisconsin presidential preference primary in April be extended to March 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic.