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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.
UWM students share opinions about racial justice on and off campus
Frustration, anger, sadness and fatigue were among the descriptions a group of UWM students used for how they were feeling about the recent unrest around racial and social justice happening in Milwaukee and across the nation.
Undergraduate Research Symposium lives on in cyberspace
Hundreds of undergraduate researchers will gather Friday, May 1, to share presentations on the projects they’ve been working on this year. Virtually, of course.
Every student counts in 2020 census
As the 2020 census rolls on amid the coronavirus pandemic, UWM is working to make sure every student gets counted.