An Army veteran’s dog leash becomes a lifeline
The story of Army vet Andy Smith and his service dog, Bella, inspired UWM’s inaugural “De-stress with Dogs” animal therapy event, set for Tuesday, April 5.
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Walls, firewalls and minority politics in 2016
UWM Professor Paru Shah discusses the role of minority voters in the 2016 presidential campaign, and how the “minority vote” is not a monolithic entity.
Anthropologists uncover Wisconsin’s past
The Cultural Resource Management Program at UWM carefully picks up the pieces when construction projects dig into forgotten city cemeteries or mass graves.
Trust is key to boosting diversity in genetics research
Nursing professors and community leaders work together to overcome distrust in genomics research among African-Americans who are wary after decades of medical experimentation and discrimination.
Theater prof makes FX available to all
People call him the “theater wizard,” but special effects master Chris Guse thinks of himself first and foremost as a storyteller.
UWM students use spring break to make a difference
UWM students spent spring break volunteering in Asheville, North Carolina, through a program created by the Center for Community Based Learning, Leadership and Research.
A wrench fends off injury, feeds the economy
Engineering Professor Naira Campbell-Kyureghyan and her students designed a wrench that reduces injuries among gas utility workers, prompting a Wisconsin-based tool company to snap up the license and sell the product.
UWM researcher unearths ancient multicellular fossils
UWM paleontologist Stephen Dornbos found 555-million-year-old fossilized multicellular marine algae, or seaweed, and it’s among the oldest examples of multicellular life.
Fitness program improves firefighter safety
UWM professor Kyle Ebersole has partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department to design specialized fitness programs that help new recruits gear up for the job’s rigors and speed the recovery of injured firefighters.
Crash study aims to make roads safer
Assistant Professor Bob Schneider studies fatal bicycle and pedestrian crashes in an effort to make Wisconsin’s roads safer.