Students
UWM student tries making an Olympic splash
Grecia González Ruiz, an exchange student at UWM from Mexico, hopes to qualify for her home country’s Olympic swimming team.
An Army veteran’s dog leash becomes a lifeline
The story of Army vet Andy Smith and his service dog, Bella, inspired UWM’s inaugural “De-stress with Dogs” animal therapy event, set for Tuesday, April 5.
UWM students use spring break to make a difference
UWM students spent spring break volunteering in Asheville, North Carolina, through a program created by the Center for Community Based Learning, Leadership and Research.
UWM students eager to redesign Milwaukee’s city flag
UWM students are taking the design skills learned in the classroom and using them to design a better Milwaukee city flag.
UWM Drag Show returns to Milwaukee Theatre Saturday
UWM’s popular Drag Show is back at the Milwaukee Theatre for a second consecutive year, and Jazz Nance’s Lady J is joining the party.
8 UWM Geek Week events you don’t want to miss
Find gaming, technology, fashion and fun, even LeVar Burton and a chance to outwit the chancellor, during a glorious Geek Week from Feb. 18-26.
As Democrats debated, students found places to watch and learn
The Democratic primary debate was broadcast live from the Zelazo Center, but much of the action Feb. 11 took place across the street in the UWM Student Union.
Democratic debate gives UWM students real-world experience
The Democratic presidential primary debate between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders gives UWM students a chance to hone and demonstrate their skills in a national setting.
Spanish-language space builds community, skills
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate student Sergio López Ramos is leading an effort to create spaces focused on the Spanish speaking community in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Students in TimeSlips help those with memory loss create stories
UWM students talk with residents in nursing homes, share old photographs, and the remarkable result is brand-new stories of the past.