Business & World Affairs
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.
UScellular donates a private 5G network to UWM’s Connected Systems Institute
UScellular is contributing a private cellular network that includes 5G technology to expand the capabilities of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s manufacturing research facility, called the Connected Systems Institute.
Alum leading an effort to build an esports culture in Milwaukee
Brandon Tschacher is helping build an ecosystem of competitive gaming, which has exploded in interest over the past decade.
School of Education team receives grant for inclusive early childhood program
Faculty members from the School of Education recently received a $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for an inclusive early childhood education program.
Students get a boost from American Indian education program
The Leaders from a Good Land program, run by the Electa Quinney Institute at UWM, helps prepare and support teachers and administrators.
Taiwan-U.S. business forum at UWM looks at energy infrastructure challenges amid climate change
Organizers hoped the search for solutions also created opportunities for collaboration to advance research and address workforce needs.