Students
She achieved a master’s – and the ‘anti-desk job’
When Ciara Rahn chose a bachelor’s degree in geology, she did so because the physical science appealed to her – as did the fact that she would spend a lot of time outdoors.
Soc major expands horizons in Ireland, inclusivity, and at home
Soc major expands horizons in Ireland, inclusivity, and at home
Too early to research? ‘Not so,’ say undergrads
UWM undergraduate researchers are getting hands-on experience in their majors through the university’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR),.
An unexpected detour didn’t stop this grad
Aspiring CPA Otoniel Encarnacion juggled a full-time job with a full-time class load. But now his hard work has paid off with an internship at one of the nation’s top accounting firms.
Composer + computer = music
Elliot Patros is not just composing electronic music. He’s also creating instruments for playing it.
From childhood doodles to designing buildings
Nick Robinson has dreamed of becoming an architect since elementary school. Thanks to UWM and an ongoing internship, that dream is about to become a reality.
Bringing sensitivity to public service
Liz Yohn credits both UWM’s nursing curriculum and coursework outside her degree area for helping prepare her for a career with underserved communities.
Taking an IT career in a new direction
David Kwasny cut down from a full-time job to part time so he could get a degree to go with his experience.
Learning and sharing her own history
Janae Adolpho’s major helped her focus on the history and culture of Hawaii, a part of her background she didn’t know much about.
The undead make for a lively class
Interest in vampires never dies, and students have flocked to a UWM class titled “Vampires: From Slavic Village to Hollywood.”