Arts & Humanities
For UWM dance alum Molly Lieber, a Guggenheim Fellowship affirms a life in art
Lieber, who earned her Master of Fine Arts in Dance in 2024, is among this year’s recipients of the prestigious fellowship that honors scholars and artists as they engage in research across any field of knowledge or creative discipline.
UWM professor co-authors NYT bestselling autobiography of 2 Chainz
When UWM English Professor Derrick Harriell got an email offering him the chance to work with “a famous southern rapper,” he thought it was spam. Fortunately, he didn’t hit delete.
UWM and Milwaukee City Parks partner to transform urban wood into public seating
The collaboration is using wood from trees felled throughout the city to create public amenities useful to all, bringing together sustainability, design education and civic stewardship.
UWM associate professor dives into the Great Lakes’ secrets
Ashley Lemke helped launch UWM’s underwater archeology program. Her work explores prehistoric, submerged sites in Lake Michigan and beyond.
UWM guitar grad performs winner’s recital at Carnegie Hall
Classical guitarist Leonela Alejandro is likely the program’s first alum to perform solo at the legendary venue, part of a tour launched after she won the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America competition.
UWM instructor and filmmaker inspires the next generation of artists
Marquise Mays’ films portray the lives of Black Americans in the Midwest. As an assistant professor at UWM, he helps mentor budding filmmakers.
UWM playwright inspires the next generation of storytellers
Alvaro Saar Rios is one of the most produced Latino playwrights. As head of the UWM Theatre Practices program, he provides guidance to young artists.
UWM students enjoy hands-on learning through collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Museum
For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation.
UWM filmmakers star at Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival opens tonight, and as always it’s chockablock with contributions from UWM’s Peck School of the Arts alumni and faculty.
UWM Libraries provide pathways for academic achievement
Elizabeth Rhinehart was always a library kid. It was public libraries where her appreciation for librarianship first blossomed, but it’s the UWM Libraries that have provided the pathways for building her career.