Business & World Affairs
Harpole builds a legacy of literacy and education
UWM grad Reuben Harpole has dedicated himself to the advancement of teaching and learning in the Milwaukee community for more than 50 years. The UWM Alumni Association honored Harpole with its 2016 Community Service Award.
UWM grad finds joy in new teaching career after tragedy
Jason Lopez felt trapped in a dead-end job in retail sales. When his wife died and left him a single parent, he knew he needed to act.
Once-homeless veteran shares the story of his about-face
The long march of Kevin Evans, who uses his UWM degree to help veterans now struggling with the same issues that he once did.
Book excerpt: Electoral College math tilting toward Democrats
While the 2016 presidential campaign has confronted the GOP with some unusual challenges, UWM political scientist Thomas Holbrook offers an analysis of the political landscape that suggests a longer-term problem for the party.
Africology professor consults for newest Smithsonian museum
UWM Africology professor Erin Winkler helped train staff to teach about race and racism at the Smithsonian’s newest institution, the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Scholar reflects on Black Lives Matter movement
David Pate has been exploring issues of race, particularly the impact of racism on black males, for the better part of 20 years. Most recently, he’s been helping students explore the Black Lives Matter movement.
Sociologist identifies science-oriented religious group in US politics
In American politics, the conservative right has tended to be more religious, while the liberal left tends to embrace science. But, UWM sociologist Timothy O’Brien says, there’s a third group out there.
Lubar grad finds recipe for success with BelAir Cantina
Kristyn Eitel started her restaurant career in the humblest of ways – as a dishwasher in eighth grade. Twenty-five years later, she’s a partner in the successful and expanding BelAir Cantina restaurant group.
UWM alum creates alternative to traditional high school
Chris Litzau, who earned his master’s degree in exceptional education from UWM, saw a need for an alternative high school that teaches career skills. So he did something about it.
Book excerpt: America by the numbers
The U.S. census has for more than two centuries been an astonishing tool for America’s self-discovery.