Fellowships allow Freshwater students to wade into policy
Danielle Cloutier and Shelby LaBuhn, both doctoral students in the School of Freshwater Sciences, will soon head to Washington, D.C., to see how the research they do translates into law.
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Book excerpt: Rubbing tarnish off the legacy of Herbert Hoover
Those who see only the Great Depression miss the full view of Herbert Hoover, UWM history professor Glen Jeansonne argues in his new book, “Herbert Hoover: A Life.” Hoover’s activist Republican progressivism puts him between today’s liberal and conservative philosophies, Jeansonne says.
UWM scores a rare trifecta of grants
UWM has received three highly competitive awards from the National Science Foundation to fund research instrumentation. “It is quite unusual for an institution to receive multiple MRI awards in a single year, and it’s certainly unprecedented at UWM,” said Mark Harris, interim vice provost for research.
After setback, students find a way to make a difference
UWM’s team didn’t make it to the final rounds of the Kapco Charitable Challenge, but two team members are finding a way to use the donated money to make a difference.
UW-Milwaukee gets top bicycle-friendly ranking
The League of American Bicyclists has named UWM one of the top bicycle-friendly universities in the nation. The top ranking comes just three years after the campus was named a bronze-level campus by the league.
Faculty service supports 60,000 Hour Challenge
When Heidi Plach steps into a lecture hall in UWM’s College of Health Sciences, she’s hoping to teach her students that being involved in the community and being of service to others are essential to one’s personal and professional life.
How does Thanksgiving affect rivers? Sampling project aims to find out
UWM researchers will analyze samples taken from Milwaukee rivers before and after Thanksgiving. They suspect they’ll find evidence of human behavior over the holiday – such as acetaminophen, caffeine, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Carrigans connect communicators with careers via Big Shoes Network
Jeff and Martha Carrigan, both UWM alumni, run the Big Shoes Network, a thriving job board and resource directory for the those in communications and marketing.
Harpole builds a legacy of literacy and education
UWM grad Reuben Harpole has dedicated himself to the advancement of teaching and learning in the Milwaukee community for more than 50 years. The UWM Alumni Association honored Harpole with its 2016 Community Service Award.
UWM grad finds joy in new teaching career after tragedy
Jason Lopez felt trapped in a dead-end job in retail sales. When his wife died and left him a single parent, he knew he needed to act.