Business & World Affairs
Future educators to gather at UWM
High school students, teachers and community partners will gather at UWM on Oct. 27 to learn about potential careers in education at the Future Educators Summit.
What’s in a name? For craft beers, it matters
Some of the weirdest product names on the market are craft beers. UWM business professor Stanislav Dobrev explored the issue, and what he found might be a surprise.
Research partnership uses data science to look at household wealth and homeownership
Home values appreciate more slowly for lower-income, minority and female homeowners. That’s one finding in a recent research project by a team from UWM, funded by the MGIC.
Innovative study abroad program wins national award
For Rezina Hollis, a senior majoring in social work, her first study abroad program during 2023 Winterim was an opportunity learn more about the history of Black communities and the current social issues facing minorities in England.
UWM student chosen as national collegian of the year
Sydney Sampson-Webb, a May graduate of UWM from Black River Falls, is already a business leader.
Panel provides a look at the impact of UWM’s culture of innovation
Chancellor Mark Mone hosted a discussion with entrepreneurs during a meeting Friday of the UW System Board of Regents.
FlexRide proves microtransit can connect unemployed with jobs
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 awarded federal grant to study pedestrian and bicyclist safety
In the quest to improve transportation safety for those not in vehicles, two UWM researchers will receive $1.67 million of a multi-university grant from the DOT.
UWM students explore issues with former U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan
Two dozen students chatted with the former congressman before he delivered the latest installment of the UWM Distinguished Lecture Series.
Alum and wife dip into the chocolate business
Two years ago, Cole and Kara VanderLeest took the plunge and opened their own shop in Door County selling gourmet sweets.