Students
UWM expands help for new students transitioning from virtual high school
Because many graduating high school students attended their senior year in a virtual learning environment, they may need additional help transitioning to college. To help, UWM is expanding its bridge program and adding a summer option.
Engineering student invited to US Energy Department roundtable
Engineering doctoral student Farah Nourin was invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for a U.S. Department of Energy roundtable on strengthening America’s industrial workforce on Monday, March 8.
Students help make the world a warmer place
A group of UWM students in Educational Psychology made blankets for patients at Rogers Behavioral Health. Rogers treats a number of behavioral and mental health challenges; the blankets went to the eating disorder unit.
UWM ROTC cadet tops in the nation
Douglas Machkovech, who graduated in December 2020, is the first-ever member of the Golden Eagle Battalion to receive this honor. He was one of 6,000 eligible cadets nationwide.
UWM student says Hank Aaron ‘changed my life’
When Hank Aaron died in January, he was remembered as a giant both on and off the baseball field. Aaron’s foundation has helped hundreds of students achieve their dreams, including Hawa Brema, who’s set to graduate in May.
A look at UWM’s award-winning undergraduate researchers
Every year a number of UWM undergraduate researchers are chosen to receive the Senior Excellence in Research Award. Here are summaries of the accomplishments of the 2020-21 award winners.
UWM soccer player chosen in MLS draft
Vuk Latinovich was selected by New York City FC in the 2021 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, becoming the fifth UWM men’s soccer player ever chosen in the MLS draft.
UWM lights the Hoan Bridge to honor graduates
With cameras in hand and video drones in the sky, Light the Hoan and UWM’s media team captured the bridge as it was lit up in Panther gold on Dec. 2.
Two UWM students receive national awards in US Department of Energy competition
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized the research of two of the college’s graduate students at the 2020 Industrial Assessment Center Student and Alumni Awards.
Honors College newsletter wins national acclaim after producing issue during pandemic
The newsletter produced by UWM Honors College students has won recognition from the National Collegiate Honors Council after producing an issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.