IT students program for a purpose
UWM’s nonprofIT program matches students with community organizations in need of IT project assistance.
Top Story – Section
Autism clinic helps teens thrive
UWM’s unique coordination clinic offers teenagers with autism a personalized plan to boost their physical strength.
Electrifying research encourages young scientists
A UWM faculty member helps Milwaukee’s Betty Brinn Children’s Museum design and evaluate an exhibit where children build circuits, make music and learn about science.
UWM students spread startup gospel
UWM students participating in the national University Innovation Fellows program foster entrepreneurism by passing along the lessons they’ve learned.
Metals smart enough to save gas
A UWM scientist invented a self-lubricating metal that increases fuel efficiency in cars, and he’s working with alumni and industry partners to bring the “super metal” to market.
New app tackles head trauma
The UWM App Brewery and Medical College of Wisconsin have created a free smartphone app that helps diagnose and track the treatment of head injuries among young athletes.
Accounting students help with taxes – for free
UWM accounting students and AARP are offering free tax help to students and neighborhood residents during March and April at UWM’s Cambridge Commons.
UWM helps teachers integrate arts everywhere
A new inter-disciplinary UWM-based project, ArtsECO, is creating a sustainable network of support for new and veteran teachers who teach art or are committed to incorporating art into their teaching.
Do your research: Summer’s the perfect time
More than 150 UW-Milwaukee undergrads participate in a campus summer research experience and whether paid or not, the consensus is, it’s worth it.
As Democrats debated, students found places to watch and learn
The Democratic primary debate was broadcast live from the Zelazo Center, but much of the action Feb. 11 took place across the street in the UWM Student Union.