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From Ukraine to UWM, tennis player finds a new life
A week after the Russians invaded Ukraine, 16-year-old Nadiia Konieva set off on a journey that led her to the women’s tennis team at UWM.
Drag Show is canceled to offer more LGBTQ+ support and resources
After many conversations and exploring several options, the UWM LGBTQ+ Resource Center has decided to cancel this spring’s Drag Show. The Resource Center has not made this decision lightly; it was motivated by a desire to serve the LGBTQ+ student community at UWM as effectively as possible. The decision will allow the Resource Center to […]
Afghan students studying at UWM look beyond hope
Ten young women who escaped Afghanistan last year are battling homesickness, fear and other obstacles in order to get an education and pursue careers where they can help others.
UWM students raise money for MPS school libraries
Elementary school libraries are vital. But keeping them stocked with books and other resources can be challenging, especially in times when budgets are tight.
UWM students tell governor what issues they care about
About 30 students participated in a roundtable discussion Tuesday with Gov. Tony Evers, who also toured the campus with Chancellor Mark Mone and talked with more students.
Summer research gives incoming students a head start on college
The UR@UWM program gives soon-to-be Panthers a chance to participate in real university research while making friends, working with faculty and learning their way around.
Intern returns to help organization that helped him
When he was younger, Giovanni Claudio participated in Islands of Brilliance, which works with people who are on the autism spectrum or neurodiverse. As a UWM student, he worked with the program again, this time helping them with IT.
Some students spend summer doing something unusual
Not every UWM student gets his (mascot) head knocked off while working, but at least one did. Here’s a look at a few interesting and rewarding summer jobs this year.
Course offers students help with choosing their path
The goal of the three-credit course, which is open to all undergraduates, is to help students choose a major at UWM, but also helps them explore their interests, abilities and goals.
UWM honors top undergraduate researchers
This year’s Senior Excellence in Research Award have been exploring wide-ranging topics including machine learning, architecture, biology, medicine and the intersection of art and technology.