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UWM primate researcher honored as fellow for national science organization
Trudy Turner, distinguished professor emerita of anthropology at UW-Milwaukee, has been elected to the 2025 class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
UWM professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
UWM recognized for being supportive of military students and spouses
UW-Milwaukee is among the most accommodating universities in the country for military, veterans and family, according to a recently released ranking for 2026-27.
UWM scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research
Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, will use seed funding from the Shaw Early Career Research Award to explore how stem cells can be directed to heal bone after surgery without triggering new cancer growth.
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
Three from UWM honored as fellows by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
UWM-related winners include Rebecca Klaper, dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences at UWM; Simone Ferro, professor emerita of dance at UWM; and James DeVita, author, actor and theater director and an alum of UWM’s Peck Shool of the Arts.
A lifelong love of words brings UWM professor back to Milwaukee
Derrick Harriell fell in love with language at a young age. Now, the poet and professor of creative writing shares his passion with future generations.
Captivated by research, UWM student pursues career in water quality and safety
UWM student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
Art education alum recognized nationally for impact in skilled trades education
Mike Driscoll, a Peck School of the Arts alum and teacher at Bay View High School, has been named one of five national recipients of the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.