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Research collaboration trains students while tracking pollutants in Milwaukee estuary

By Heidi JeterJune 24, 2026Science & TechnologyWater & Environment
The rising sun reflects off the water of the Milwaukee Harbor under the Hoan Bridge. At left, a boat heads out into the Milwaukee Outer Harbor.

The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin project involves professors from UWM and UW-Madison along with high school, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students from Wisconsin and beyond.

UWM associate professor dives into the Great Lakes’ secrets  

By Rachel MaidlJune 22, 2026Arts & HumanitiesHumanities
Archaeologist and associate professor Ashley Lemke poses for a photo in Lake Michigan.

Ashley Lemke helped launch UWM’s underwater archeology program. Her work explores prehistoric, submerged sites in Lake Michigan and beyond.

New cybersecurity measures could mean more research funding for UWM

By Erin O'DonnellJune 19, 2026Science & TechnologyEngineering
A group of people stand in a room in front of a stack of computer servers.

University striving to meet federal data security guidelines that will enable researchers to quality for more federal projects and partner with more companies.

How traffic delays inspired student’s award-winning startup

By Laura OttoJune 18, 2026Science & TechnologyEngineering
A man stands on a pedestrian bridge over a city street busy with traffic. He's holding and looking at an ipad.

UWM PhD student Joel Roberts won the grand prize at the WiSys Big Idea Pitch Competition with a project that harnesses computer power and algorithms to solve traffic problems.

UWM shows its engineering strengths at statewide manufacturing summit

By Laura OttoJune 17, 2026Science & TechnologyEngineering
Two men wearing black shirts talk with visitors to an exhibition booth.

Over 700 industry leaders, educators, researchers and policymakers gathered recently for an inaugural manufacturing summit focused on strengthening Wisconsin’s position as a national manufacturing leader.

UWM ranked among top universities in the world

By John G. SchumacherJune 16, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News
A drone photo shows the new Chemistry Building at UWM, with the lakefront in the distant background.

The university placed among the top third of institutions – and one of just four in Wisconsin – included in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

UWM guitar grad performs winner’s recital at Carnegie Hall

By Erin O'DonnellJune 12, 2026Arts & HumanitiesMusic & Dance
A woman dressed in a black coat cradles a guitar while playing it in classical style.

Classical guitarist Leonela Alejandro is likely the program’s first alum to perform solo at the legendary venue, part of a tour launched after she won the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America competition.

UWM instructor and filmmaker inspires the next generation of artists

By Alex OrlandoJune 11, 2026Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts
Filmmaker and assistant professor Marquise Mays chats with students while watching a film at UWM's Union Cinema.

Marquise Mays’ films portray the lives of Black Americans in the Midwest. As an assistant professor at UWM, he helps mentor budding filmmakers.

Two UWM Baja cars, one banner season for engineering students

By Laura OttoJune 8, 2026Science & TechnologyEngineering
A dozen people dressed in winter clothes stand behind a Baja race car, with banners reading UW-Milwaukee and Komatsu.

Intercollegiate competition provides real-world experience in collaboration and problem-solving as students design and build race cars.

In-demand UWM baseball caps now available for purchase

By John G. SchumacherJune 5, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News
A black baseball cap sits on the ground next to a baseball in front of some purple flowers.

The UW-Milwaukee baseball caps that everyone was clamoring for during UWM’s run in the NCAA Tournament last week are now available for purchase, for a limited time.

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