UWM students raise money for MPS school libraries
Elementary school libraries are vital. But keeping them stocked with books and other resources can be challenging, especially in times when budgets are tight.
Community Engagement
Home Movie Day at UWM hopes to reel in nostalgia, promote preservation
Members of the public are invited to dust off those old film reels or VHS tapes and bring them to campus Oct. 15 to watch in a theater. UWM volunteers will be on hand to show how to make basic repairs too.
New program aims to inspire MPS students in STEM fields and help community
A community garden in Milwaukee boasts two new wood structures, courtesy of the NAF Future Ready Scholars program, led by UWM faculty members and staff.
Intern returns to help organization that helped him
When he was younger, Giovanni Claudio participated in Islands of Brilliance, which works with people who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse. As a UWM student, he worked with the program again, this time helping them with IT.
New effort aims to make UWM a premier destination for experiential learning
The goal is to have all students complete some form of hands-on learning before graduation, including internships, clinical experiences, practicums, research, leadership roles and service learning.
UWM hosts lieutenant governor candidate debates
UWM hosted debates this week among Democratic and Republican candidates vying to be each party’s pick for lieutenant governor.
First Nadella scholarship winners attracted to computer science through games
Nine recent graduates of Milwaukee high school are the first to be awarded full-ride Nadella scholarships, which are intended to attract more students from marginalized communities into tech fields.
Transit project that launched with help of UWM researchers secures more funding
MobiliSE, a regional transportation group, won a $4.2 million Workforce Innovation Grant from the state to expand FlexRide Milwaukee, which connects workers in Milwaukee to jobs in Menomonee Falls and Butler that are beyond the reach of bus lines.
UWM highlights regional impact of partnership initiatives to regents
UWM has forged partnerships with academic and industry partners aimed at increasing diversity in the workforce and driving economic prosperity in southeastern Wisconsin.
UWM and Marquette team up to address poverty in the community
UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University have announced a partnership that will focus on poverty, its root causes and its subsequent effects on members of Milwaukee’s various communities.