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FlexRide proves microtransit can connect unemployed with jobs

By Laura OttoMarch 22, 2023Business & World Affairs

A pilot program directed by UWM professors has shown enough promise that it will continue through 2024 with the help of a $4.2 million grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

UWM alum breaks barriers by inviting people to break bread

By Sarah VickeryMarch 17, 2023Campus & CommunityAlumni

Emerald Mills saw a need to help heal the divisions in our society by fostering connections between people who might not otherwise get to know each other.

UWM student works to bring fresh food directly to those in need

By Kathy QuirkFebruary 28, 2023HealthPublic Health

There are more than 100 places in Milwaukee where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is difficult. So Gianni Vaccaro decided to do something about it.

Awards given to aid collaborative research to address poverty in Milwaukee

By Laura OttoFebruary 17, 2023Campus & CommunityCampus News

UWM has joined with Marquette University and the Johnson Controls Foundation to fund three interdisciplinary research projects through the “President’s and Chancellor’s Challenge: A Crosstown Collaboration to Address Poverty.”

Panel discussion looks at solutions for shortage of health care workers

By Genaro C. ArmasFebruary 10, 2023HealthPublic Health
Panelist having a discussion before, the event begins from left to right are, Sen. Patrick Testin, Wendy E. Huddleston, Dean Kim Litwack moderator, Leonard Egede, MD, MS, and Nicole Pretre

Increasing pay and creating avenues for more affordable education could entice more young people to enter a health care profession or help retain workers in an industry that is especially struggling to fill jobs.

UWM students take health care into the community

By Laura OttoFebruary 3, 2023HealthPublic Health

University health and wellness centers on Milwaukee’s north side help address disparities while also giving health students important experience.

UWM alum engages non-artists as hotel artist-in-residence

By Kathy QuirkJanuary 31, 2023Arts & HumanitiesFilm & Fine Arts

Jeff Zimpel, who earned his MFA in art and social engagement from UWM, is the first-ever artist-in-residence at Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel.

First year of diversity internship program finds success for students, employers

By Laura OttoJanuary 17, 2023Campus & CommunityCampus Partnerships

Fifty-six students so far have taken part in the UWM Student Success & Talent Pipeline Initiative, an effort to address the need to diversify the region’s talent pipeline and give undergrads professional experience.

Alum passing along the magic of music to youth with Latino Arts Strings

By Kathy QuirkJanuary 12, 2023Arts & HumanitiesMusic & Dance

Music changed her life. In Milwaukee, the program founded by Dinorah Márquez Abadiano has given a similar chance to hundreds of students over the past 20 years.

Afghan students studying at UWM look beyond hope

By Kathy QuirkNovember 7, 2022Campus & CommunityStudents

Ten young women who escaped Afghanistan last year are battling homesickness, fear and other obstacles in order to get an education and pursue careers where they can help others.

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