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UWM professor uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems

By James Carlton January 12, 2026Health
Barbara Meyer talks with an athlete in the gymnasium.

Barbara Meyer sees performance in everything. A sports psychologist, she uses her expertise to help athletes, first responders and students do well in high-pressure situations.

UWM Japanese language professor uses translation course to teach valuable career skills

By Kaitlin StainbrookJanuary 6, 2026Arts & HumanitiesHumanities
The image shows three students watching video on computer screens as UWM Associate Professor Aragorn Quinn provides coaching. Quinn's hands are raised and you can see him speaking.

UWM Associate Professor Aragorn Quinn’s translation course builds language skills while teaching students real-world collaboration.

Engineering professor builds motion-analysis lab to help Philippine children with disabilities

By Laura OttoDecember 29, 2025
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering Jacob Rammer discusses a mobility test with one student, as another walks by wearing monitoring equipment.

Jacob Rammer built a low-cost motion lab aiding 4,000 children in the Philippines—advancing care, recovery and student learning.

Biomedical engineering student is crafting new tech to improve health care

By Ashley Abramson December 18, 2025Science & TechnologyEngineering
Biomedical engineering student Greta Boehm works on a medical device in UWM's engineering Makerspace

UW-Milwaukee engineering major Greta Boehm is designing new devices to solve problems in medicine.

UWM professor is fighting superbugs in Milwaukee and around the world

By Anna Funk December 12, 2025Health
Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor works with a student researcher in his lab.

Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor studies drug-resistant bacteria. His work highlights his goal to improve public health across the globe.

UWM professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users

By Tree Meinch December 2, 2025Health
Mechanical engineering professor Brooke Slavens walks alongside a child wheelchair user.

Brooke Slavens is an expert in human movement and rehabilitation. Her latest research could help manual wheelchair users suffering from shoulder pain.

UWM instructor’s Nonprof-IT brings alumni support full circle

By Rachel MaidlNovember 24, 2025Science & TechnologyComputer Science & Technology
Adam Hudson sits in a computer lab

Adam Hudson, a lecturer in UWM’s School of Information Studies, founded Nonprof-IT, an internship program that connects students with local nonprofits.

UWM grad student inspires others through his unique experiences

By James CarltonNovember 21, 2025Science & TechnologyEngineering
UWM mechanical engineering grad student Telemachos Agoudemos teaches a class of undergrad engineering students.

Telemachos Agoudemos walked a long road to pursue higher education. Now the UWM grad student is drawing on his academic journey to guide his own students.

Architecture and urban planning student draws up plans to make a difference

By Ashley AbramsonNovember 11, 2025ArchitectureStudents
UWM student Dulce Carreno sits at work table with her laptop open in front of her

UW-Milwaukee dual master’s student Dulce Carreno is pursuing her dream of becoming an architect committed to community.

UWM researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film

By Kaitlin StainbrookNovember 7, 2025Health
UWM researcher Melinda S. Kavanaugh stands in a kitchen with her hands on the counter. At a table behind her, a young boy converses with his grandmother.

Melinda S. Kavanaugh develops training and tools to support the 5 million children and teens caring for ill or injured family members in the U.S.

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