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UWM at Waukesha students meet with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush

By Laura OttoApril 11, 2022Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science
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UWM at Waukesha students meet with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush

By Laura OttoApril 11, 2022Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

A visit from Jeb Bush gave UWM at Waukesha students a rare opportunity to absorb history and political lessons from a former governor who once ran for president.

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Expanding opportunity for students of color to encourage diversity in STEM fields

By Kathy QuirkMarch 17, 2022Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

Children tend to think of mathematicians as being old white men, a perception that can prevent them from seeing themselves in math-intensive fields. Teachers and researchers are working to change that.

With equity in mind, pilot transit project seeks to connect workers to jobs in region

By Genaro C. ArmasFebruary 24, 2022Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

On this episode of Curious Campus, learn about FlexRide Milwaukee, a new project led by UWM researchers to connect workers on Milwaukee’s north and northwest sides with jobs in Menomonee Falls and Butler.

Mapping the echoes of racially restrictive property deed covenants in Milwaukee

By Laura OttoFebruary 17, 2022Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

In this episode of Curious Campus, two UWM researchers explain how restrictive covenants in property deeds created a segregation that’s evident today, even though such covenants have been illegal for decades.

Digital exhibit traces history of Hispanic activism at UWM and in Milwaukee

By Genaro C. ArmasOctober 8, 2021Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

A new digital exhibit by the UWM Libraries documents the history of Hispanic activism at the university and Milwaukee overall, including a 1970 protest on campus demanding more support for the Latinx community.

Why is Biden making Milwaukee his first presidential trip?

By Genaro C. ArmasFebruary 12, 2021Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

President Joe Biden selected Milwaukee as the destination of his first official trip since taking office on Jan. 20. Biden will participate in a socially distanced, invitation-only town hall at the Pabst Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to be televised on CNN.

UWM researcher looks at how social media analysis can enhance polling

By Genaro C. ArmasJanuary 4, 2021Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

A close look at social media could not only provide a window into what voters consider the most important issues, it could also give insight that might improve political polling.

Social media changing the nature of the political concession speech

By Genaro C. ArmasNovember 6, 2020Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

The concession speech, a staple of American political life since the 1950s, has served to mark the end of a political fight and beginning of reconciliation. But social media is changing that, says Michael Mirer, visiting assistant professor of journalism.

Journalism grad travels the country to bridge political rifts

By Sarah VickeryNovember 2, 2020Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

Emily Topczewski’s “We the Voters” project takes her across the country, talking to people in towns small and large, red and blue, about what most concerns them.

Student finding his voice in push for racial justice

By Kathy QuirkSeptember 8, 2020Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

Noah Wolfe, a senior in education who is in an accelerated master’s degree program, is already thinking about how he can help and support his future students in urban schools.

UWM students connect to presidential campaign through Data Science Institute research

By Genaro C. ArmasSeptember 7, 2020Business & World AffairsPolitics & Social Science

UWM students are using data science to help shed light on what might be driving voters in the 2020 presidential election campaign.

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