UWM’s big data helps find gravitational waves
UWM physicists provided computing power and analytical tools critical to the detection of gravitational waves, first predicted by Albert Einstein 100 years ago.
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Debates give candidates chance to ‘perform leadership’
Professor of Communication Kathryn Olson explains how and why candidates’ performances during debates are important indicators of their leadership skills.
UWM receives top research rating from Carnegie
UWM is one of only 115 research universities in the nation to earn a top rating from the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Services for Harold Rose, professor emeritus, will be Friday
Services will be Feb. 12 for Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and Urban Studies Harold M. Rose, with a viewing from noon until services at 2 p.m. at Northwest Funeral Chapel, 6630 W Hampton Ave., Milwaukee. Rose died Feb. 2 at age 86. Rose received his doctorate in geography from Ohio State University in 1960, and […]
Women in Politics: Is 2016 a special moment?
Political scientist Kathleen Dolan shares her thoughts about the past, present and likely future of American women running for elected office.
Cosier’s book ranked as No. 1 new release on Amazon
Amazon.com ranks Kim Cosier’s new book, “Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality,” as a No. 1 new release. Cosier is associate dean of UWM’s Peck School of the Arts and a professor of art education. According to the Amazon summary, Cosier’s book offers parents guidance on dealing with children when they bring home schoolbooks with racist, […]
In voting, demographics matter more than ever
In his forthcoming book, political scientist Tom Holbrook talks about how shifts in voting patterns from state to state could influence presidential elections.
UWM physicist develops new diagnostic tools for cancer
The next generation of tools to diagnose prostate cancer could come from UWM, where physicist Sarah Patch is using sound to detect tumors.
Shakespeare document discovered by UWM historian on display
A document discovered by UWM historian Martha Carlin is part of the “Shakespeare, Life of an Icon” exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
In graphic novels and comics, every picture tells a story
It’s been a long time since comics were for kids only, and here’s the proof. The exhibition “The Independent Spirit: Comic Books Outside the Mainstream” will be on view in the Fourth Floor Exhibition Gallery of the Golda Meir Library through Jan. 29. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Drawn almost entirely […]