UWM library student turned career experience into college credit
Naomi Reigh Kraut received her Master of Library & Information Science degree from UWM and received college credit for her prior work experience.
Waves Stories
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 professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
A lifelong love of words brings UWM professor back to Milwaukee
Derrick Harriell fell in love with language at a young age. Now, the poet and professor of creative writing shares his passion with future generations.
Captivated by research, UWM student pursues career in water quality and safety
UWM student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
The human lens: UWM alum turns untold stories into award-winning films
Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at UWM. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
UWM researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars
Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at UWM. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet’s environment.
Family tragedy spurs UWM alum in work to save lives with AI
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, Deepak Arora developed an AI-powered safety device to warn caregivers about potential accidents.
UWM student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.