Arts & Humanities
Recent UWM grad focuses on telling stories with images
Jovanny Caballero Hernandez works as a photographer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and as an artist. Much of his work grows out his cultural heritage, he says.
Architecture team designs exhibit for Venice Biennial
The “Time-Space-Existence Exhibition” focuses on sustainable and diverse neighborhoods that are managing change. UWM’s exhibit focuses on Chicago’s Devon Avenue neighborhood, on the city’s north side.
Story Experience celebrates collaboration between students and community
UWM and Marquette students in the program use a variety of techniques – writing, oral history interviews, story circles, podcasts and videos – to help community members share their stories.
The art of psychology: UWM student’s research explores the human mind
A double major in art history and psychology, Maggie Kennedy has been digging into the ways that art has reflected the workings of the brain.
UWM production brings actors and ASL interpreters together on stage
Many performances put sign language interpreters to the side. But a new theater production puts signing actors fully within the action. The show opens April 19 and runs through the 23rd.
Car and writer: Journalism grad lands a job at storied auto magazine
The grandson of a Corvette engineer, UWM JAMS alum Jack Fitzgerald landed his dream job: Working for Car and Driver magazine.
UWM announces new bachelor of architecture degree, speeding a path to practice
UWM has received approval from the UW System Board of Regents to launch a new Bachelor of Architecture program, which will allow graduates a quicker and more affordable path to licensure and practice.
Philanthropy renews support for program that supports art teachers
ArtsECO is a collaboration between the Peck School of the Arts and the School of Education that aims to support teachers and aspiring teachers in applying the arts throughout the curriculum.
How Southern tourism has rewritten American slavery history
Tourists by the millions visit the South every year, but what they often get is a whitewashed version of history. UWM’s Shevaun Watson explores that intersection of public memory and cultural heritage.
UWM alum engages non-artists as hotel artist-in-residence
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.