Business, government leaders laud launch of FlexRide project
A new service led by UWM researchers that connects workers with jobs is very much needed, local leaders said Wednesday.
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Award affirms UWM’s commitment to educating and welcoming veterans
UWM is one of the 10 best colleges and universities in the country when it comes to educating and fostering welcoming environments for students currently or formerly in the military.
Transit, partnerships are among community needs voiced at Waukesha roundtable
The UWM at Waukesha discussion was the latest in a series of listening sessions that UW System President Tommy Thompson is holding at UW campuses as he winds down his tenure as interim president.
With equity in mind, pilot transit project seeks to connect workers to jobs in region
On this episode of Curious Campus, learn about FlexRide Milwaukee, a new project led by UWM researchers to connect workers on Milwaukee’s north and northwest sides with jobs in Menomonee Falls and Butler.
Whether in college or about to start, FAFSA and financial planning are key
A key date is approaching for students looking for help to pay for college tuition this fall. And for UWM seniors scheduled to graduate in May, it’s time to start thinking about financial planning after earning their diploma, too.
Hands-on water research leads to job at Wisconsin DNR
For recent UWM grad Katie Schulz, working in water science means she has the ability to make a positive impact on the world.
Mapping the echoes of racially restrictive property deed covenants in Milwaukee
In this episode of Curious Campus, two UWM researchers explain how restrictive covenants in property deeds created a segregation that’s evident today, even though such covenants have been illegal for decades.
For female yellowthroats, there’s more than one way to spot a winning mate
Two UWM researchers and a collaborator using cutting-edge techniques found a previously unclear link between characteristics in male songbirds that attract females, even as those signals differ in different geographical regions.
Bears baseball: A look back at the Negro Leagues in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bears played only one season, but their history provides an insight into America’s history involving race. Learn more on this episode of Curious Campus.
Regents to consider UWM school and college realignment plan
Eight schools or colleges at UWM would merge to form four new colleges in a proposal expected to be reviewed this week by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.