Community service work grounds urban planning student in her career pursuit
Elaina Rodriguez is a master of urban planning student at UWM whose commitment to volunteering and the community informs her education and career goals.
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UWM stage manager sets the stage for student success
While attending UWM for her theatre production degree, Lillian Hayward launched a concessions program that helps pay for student scholarships.
UWM alum changes the game, one ASL broadcast at a time
Inspired by Packers games with his Deaf father, Brice Christianson eventually founded a company that pairs American Sign Language with live sports coverage.
UWM neuroscience professor works to combat memory loss and dementia
Karyn Frick studies how estrogens regulate our memories and brain function. The work could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical data
UWM biomedical engineering student Georgina Monese is tapping into AI to better predict medical surgery times.
UWM associate professor dives into the Great Lakes’ secrets
Ashley Lemke helped launch UWM’s underwater archeology program. Her work explores prehistoric, submerged sites in Lake Michigan and beyond.
UWM professors are raising gun violence awareness through a personal lens
Leslie Harris and Erin Parcell both teach in UWM’s Department of Communication. Together, they’re committed to raising gun violence awareness in Milwaukee.
From Navy corpsman to community advocate: UWM public health student finds his purpose
Inspired by his time serving as a hospital corpsman, Michael Figueroa Osorio is pursuing his passion for public health at UW-Milwaukee.
UWM instructor and filmmaker inspires the next generation of artists
Marquise Mays’ films portray the lives of Black Americans in the Midwest. As an assistant professor at UWM, he helps mentor budding filmmakers.
UWM physics major is a budding star with an eye on the night sky
Ben Lorenz studies ripples in space called gravitational waves. The research could help shed light on the origins of the universe.