Book excerpt: America by the numbers
The U.S. census has for more than two centuries been an astonishing tool for America’s self-discovery.
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A strong UWM crucial for economy of state, city
Investment in UWM is an investment in the future of Milwaukee and Wisconsin, 10 UWM faculty members write.
Michael Loy finds UWM kinesiology degree helps build a career
Michael Loy has gone from the study of human movement to heading a major healthcare organization.
Pioneering UWM alum honored for public health work
Lilliann Paine is committed to working to overcome the significant health disparities affecting low income and disenfranchised communities.
UWM biologist leads county’s first-ever wildlife survey
UWM field biologist Gary Casper’s work will be used to determine how pollution and development have affected wildlife in urbanized Milwaukee County, and will help guide efforts to restore habitats.
UWM grad helps craft latest American Girl doll, Melody Ellison
In developing a backstory that tells the tale of the civil rights movement, Mark Speltz drew on things he learned from UWM history professor Amanda Seligman.
Book excerpt: Wisconsin’s new idea for the public university
The concept of “The Wisconsin Idea” is attributed to a 1904 speech by then-UW president Charles Van Hise, but its true origins lie in the thoughts and leadership of John Bascom, UW president from 1874 to 1887.
Partnership project keeps UWM data safe from disaster
UWM and UW-Parkside are working together to safeguard important data while keeping costs low.
Researcher focuses on impact of violence on public health
Social and economic forces can create a type of violence that affects public health, UWM professor Jenna Loyd says.
UWM anthropologist looks inside global seed vault
Anthropologist Tracy Heatherington is studying the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, an international repository that safeguards seeds against war and natural disasters that could lead to famine.