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9 things to see and do for UWM Day at State Fair
UWM is turning 60 years old and kicking off the year-long celebration Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Central Park area at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Family ties, FAFSA help dad-daughter duo plan for UWM
Jon Wilson graduated from UWM just months before his daughter, Nia, enrolled. Here are their tips for successfully navigating the admissions and financial aid processes.
Student researcher explores effect of parents’ criticism
Parental criticism can lead to an overvalued sense of responsibility — a key feature of obsessive compulsive disorder — student researcher Haley Branback found.
How UWM students met the challenge of cheesemaking
Rebecca Yoshikane and Wyatt Tinder turned a Wisconsin tradition into a winning idea for the UWM Student Startup Challenge.
UWM military vet steers service ethic toward helping children
Nathan Derge went from being a Marine Corps corporal to a UWM student who volunteered to help Milwaukee Public Schools children.
UWM’s ROTC cadets get ‘leadership internship’
America’s future military leaders are honing their skills at UWM to serve and protect people both near and far.
Volunteering helped pave UWM student’s path to graduation
Britta Jerdee graduated from UWM in May, and she says volunteering made it not only a happier journey, but also one that featured better grades.
Mixed martial arts fighter finds confidence at UWM
At UWM, Leah Letson grew from a “shy 18-year-old” into an airman, professional athlete and role model.
Journey from Cameroon brings snowy lessons for UWM grad
Anye Ngwa traveled from Cameroon to earn his degree at UWM, and picked up plenty of life-changing experiences in the process.
Meet the Class of 2016
More than 3,000 students are graduating during UWM’s 114th commencement. Here’s a closer look at the Class of 2016.