UWM’s 10 largest research grants for 2018
A research university runs on federal grant funding. UWM had $58 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2018, with more than half coming from federal agencies.
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Feasting in medieval England: Pottage, boiled beef and no forks
The elites enjoyed a four-course meal on special occasions, but the common folk had to make do with coarse bread and boiled beef, says UWM historian Martha Carlin.
UWM maintains its top-tier research status
UWM is one of 130 institutions of the 4,423 universities evaluated this year that earned inclusion in Carnegie’s “highest research activity” category, a designation that includes many Ivy League and public flagship institutions.
New graduates show their pride at UWM commencement
The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena was filled with smiles, cheers and camera flashes as more than 2,200 degrees were awarded Dec. 16 during UWM’s 119th commencement.
Undergraduate research offers students hands-on learning
UWM is now nationally recognized for its undergraduate research. More than 1,000 undergrads are involved in research each year. Here’s a look at seven students honored with Senior Excellence in Research Awards.
UWM Libraries plan to move archives, thanks to $1 million gift
The blueprints have been drawn and plans are in the works to move the UWM Libraries Archives, which are currently located in various places throughout the Golda Meir Library building, to the third floor of the west wing.
UWM names Grusin, Stockbridge as distinguished professors
UWM names two new distinguished professors: Richard Grusin of English and Richard Stockbridge of mathematics.
Music mogul: UWM alum runs top-rated site for wedding quartets
All musician Jared Judge wanted in the beginning was a few more wedding gigs to help pay for his education. Today, he’s running a company that employs more than 120 musicians and DJs in seven cities.
First Shared Services Center begins operations
The long awaited hub is now the first Shared Services Center at UWM – providing human resources services to five colleges and one business unit. It’s the first of what are expected to be several hubs meant to provide better service.
UWM Libraries to share Wisconsin HIV/AIDS stories
A new oral history project captures the feelings of fear and devastation wrought by the disease, as well as the hope and success in fighting it. It’s all captured in interviews with many of those who lived through it.