Female leaders reflect on keys to success
Seven women in leadership positions in Wisconsin gathered for a discussion led by Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch at UWM that explored the dimensions of how to lead.
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From UWM to UFC, alum Leah Letson set for ultimate fighting debut
A rec class as a student led 2016 grad Leah Letson to a career as a mixed martial arts fighter. And now she’s signed a contract with UFC, the highest level of the sport.
Collaboration with high schools helps create pipeline of entrepreneurs
New Berlin students learn about business and earn UWM credits in a program co-facilitated by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
Researcher delves into influence of man who shaped our moviegoing experience
A new book by UWM film studies scholar Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece explores the influence of Benjamin Schlanger and the birth of the modern movie theater.
Tobacco marketed more heavily in city’s minority neighborhoods, study finds
Tobacco products were pushed to a greater degree in African-American and Hispanic areas than white areas in Milwaukee, matching results in other cities, according to a study led by a UWM researcher.
UWM Libraries to provide new home for legacy of Milwaukee’s Growing Power
UWM is helping preserve the artifacts and records of MacArthur “genius grant” winner Will Allen’s pioneering venture into urban farming.
U.S. Senate candidates square off at UWM Mainstage Theatre
The candidates in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate met for a debate Thursday, two weeks after a Democratic gubernatorial debate at UWM and just weeks before the primary.
Gas ‘halos’ surrounding young galaxy contain clues to its growth
Dawn Erb, an associate professor of physics at UWM, led a team whose study could shed light on how galaxies form stars and grow.
Students plan service trip to help supply shoes and clean water to Haiti
Seeing a need in one of the world’s poorest countries, two UWM students have decided to do their part to help.
All eyes on UWM for first 2018 gubernatorial debate
All eight Democratic candidates for governor participated in the debate July 12 in the Mainstage Theatre, addressing issues ranging from Foxconn to the minimum wage to the state’s prison population.