Katie Miota named chief enrollment officer
Katie Miota has been named UWM’s new chief enrollment officer, a role she has filled on an interim basis since March 2018.
News in Brief
Why are babies born into poverty more likely to develop chronic disease?
Three researchers from UWM have won a grant from the National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities to test one hypothesis about why children born into poverty are more likely to develop chronic illnesses.
Key figure in basketball, racial history to speak on overcoming adversity
The UWM community has a chance to meet a major figure in basketball and race in America when Nevil Shed speaks about overcoming adversity Thursday, Oct. 4, at 9 a.m. in the Student Union Fireside Lounge.
Reserve your seat for On the Table 2018
Conversation and connection are on the agenda for the UWM community on Tuesday, Oct. 9, as the university again steps up as “super host” of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s On the Table event.
BioXFEL research gets renewed funding
National Science Foundation’s Science and Technology Center includes researchers from nine institutions, including UWM. NSF has just renewed $22.5 million funding forBioXFEL so members will continue work they began in 2013.
Dean gets dunked at Party on the Plaza
As dean of UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, Brett Peters sometimes has to put on a suit and tie, sit on the hot seat and face questions hurled at him. On Thursday, he put on a suit and a tie and sat on a different seat — that of a dunk tank — […]
Life Impact program nets $15,000 from Milwaukee Brewers fundraiser
UWM’s Life Impact program received $15,000 from the Brewers Community Foundation as one of the beneficiaries of the Hitting 4 the Cycle fundraising event.
Hank Green, Dessa to visit UWM Oct. 1
YouTuber Hank Green is coming to the Wisconsin Room at the UWM Student Union on Oct. 1 to promote his new book, “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.” Green and special guest Dessa will answer audience questions, talk about their books and play live music.
Foxconn Day at UWM draws hundreds of job-seekers
Some 350 people came to the UWM Student Union on Monday seeking information and interviews from Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer.
School supply donations accepted through Sept. 21 for LaFollette School
The UWM African American Faculty and Staff Council is taking donations of school supplies through Sept. 21 for LaFollette School on N. 9th street. The MPS school is about two miles west of UWM.