News from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The endowment, among the largest received in UWM’s history, will bolster the freshwater school and its Center for Water Policy. It will also provide operating funds for the school’s research vessels.
UWM alum Laura Swoboda traveled to Gaza to provide medical care. Stateside, they research regenerative medicine and wound care.
UWM’s strong ties to businesses and nonprofits in southeastern Wisconsin give students experiences and connections to kick-start their careers, and many leave college with full-time jobs.
Priya Premnath came from India to study in the U.S. and Canada, then landed a job at UWM. It’s the same university where her mother studied as an international student some four decades ago.
Antarctica is one of the most barren places on Earth. But below the ice, the sea teems with life. That’s the place that UWM doctoral student Lauran Liggan explores with curiosity and wonder.
Alvaro Saar Rios is one of the most produced Latino playwrights. As head of the UWM Theatre Practices program, he provides guidance to young artists.
From saving money with free and low-cost textbooks to making dining more accessible, here’s a look at some of the staff who are making a difference for students every day.
For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation.
UWM doctoral graduate Jayden Varline studies survey data to prevent victim blaming in cases of sexual assault on college campuses.
Brennan Dow earned his master’s in freshwater sciences. He now works for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, restoring Milwaukee’s waterways.
