UWM reveals historic fundraising total: $251 million
Contributions from more than 21,000 donors pushed the total amount raised to more than 25% higher than the campaign’s $200 million goal.
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Alum working to make a difference in his neighborhood
Schuyler Ramsey doesn’t shy away from the challenges facing his neighborhood. Instead, he’s using the lessons learned at UWM to help make things better.
Technology’s role in everyday life can shape family discussions about screen time
The ubiquity of smartphones — extending even into the classroom — complicates parents’ conversations with their children about screen time, says Noelle Chesley, associate professor of sociology at UWM.
Governor visits UWM to survey the water workforce landscape
The best way to protect water resources while also supporting economic growth is through an alliance among all UW System campuses, Gov. Tony Evers said after touring the School of Freshwater Sciences.
Jitters and excitement reign as students move into residence halls
Hugs and tears ruled the day as thousands of students descended on campus Tuesday to move into residence halls for the 2019-20 school year.
UWM alum getting troubled city health agency back on track
Jeanette Kowalik hadn’t planned on coming home to Milwaukee so soon. But when the city health agency faced a leadership crisis, friends and community members urged her to apply for the job.
Students dive into research before starting freshman year
Some two dozen UWM incoming undergraduates have dedicated much of their last summer before college to jumpstarting their academic careers, doing meaningful research in areas ranging from safe sleep for infants to engineering self-healing materials.
At end of class involving dissection, students pay their respects
Cadavers are a vital teaching tool in an anatomy class, allowing students to explore the mysteries of the human body. But it wouldn’t happen without people who donate their bodies and the families who allow it.
UWM alum resurrects long-lost Bob Dylan song
When Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp saw the lyrics that his musical hero had written about Wisconsin, he knew he had to bring the song to life. With Dylan’s approval, he did.
Alum finds satisfaction in helping the homeless and mentally ill
Kaila Binger is a program coordinator for Foundational Community Supports, a Seattle Medicaid program that helps mentally ill and homeless people find and maintain housing and employment.