UWM scientists appear in MSNBC series on climate change and food
Russell Cuhel and Carmen Aguilar-Diaz, scientists at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences, will be featured on the MSNBC food series “What’s Eating America,” airing Sunday, Feb. 23.
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UWM recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week with Dare to Be event
UWM is hosting a conversation on eating disorder awareness with DJ Shawna at the Dare to Be event on Feb. 25.
Panthers make every step count in the Fight for Air Climb
UWM students, faculty, staff and alumni can climb alongside fellow Panthers and raise awareness for lung health during the Fight for Air Climb on March 7 at the U.S. Bank Center.
UWM earns gold rating for sustainability efforts
This marks the second gold rating UWM has received and the third rating overall, with a gold rating in 2016 and a silver in 2013.
Election among topics for first research projects for UWM, Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute
Voter behavior in the 2020 election is the subject of one of the first research projects for the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute, which is a partnership that includes UWM.
UWM hosts information sessions for DNC volunteers
The Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is looking for 15,000 community volunteers to represent the city during this historic event in July.
Panthers celebrate 15th anniversary of ride to Sweet 16
UWM will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the men’s basketball team’s run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament at the Feb. 15 game vs. UW-Green Bay.
Book edited by UWM dean honored
Simon J. Bronner, dean of the College of General Studies, edited the “The Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies,” which included contributions from more than 40 folklorists/contributors.
Architecture and Urban Studies associate professor wins Regents Diversity Award
The UW System Board of Regents has named Arijit Sen, associate professor of Architecture and Urban Studies in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at UWM, a recipient of the Regents Diversity Award.
New video podcast launching from UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
A new video podcast called “Meeting in Middle America” will highlight young leaders in the heartland and some of their solutions to the nation’s most pressing challenges.