Students
McNair Scholars alum returns to salute current scholars
For 30 years, UWM’s Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program has been encouraging first-generation students to start doing research, complete their degrees and continue their education to the graduate level leading to the doctorate.
Jitters and excitement reign as students move into residence halls
Hugs and tears ruled the day as thousands of students descended on campus Tuesday to move into residence halls for the 2019-20 school year.
Students dive into research before starting freshman year
Some two dozen UWM incoming undergraduates have dedicated much of their last summer before college to jumpstarting their academic careers, doing meaningful research in areas ranging from safe sleep for infants to engineering self-healing materials.
UWM nursing student organizes hygiene supplies drive for the homeless
Mackenzie Stacey became inspired to have a hygiene drive at UWM’s College of Nursing after hearing on the news about the showers on wheels that Muhammad Mahdi is building for the homeless and impoverished.
UWM student working to build a school in Haiti
One year after their effort to donate shoes and water filters to the impoverished country, Steven Duclair and his team are gaining traction on a bigger goal: building a sustainable community centered around a school.
Second UWM baseball player chosen in 2019 MLB draft
Trevor Schwecke, a junior infielder on the UWM baseball team, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 13th round and 387th overall in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.
UWM baseball player drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
UWM baseball player Jake Sommers was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 10th round with the 305th overall pick in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft Tuesday evening.
Panthers celebrate graduation day, 3,600 strong
More than 3,600 UWM students celebrated as they received their hard-earned diplomas Sunday and looked forward to a bright future.
UWM pre-dental student seizes education to forge a better life
Just a couple years ago, Josephine Hayes-Birchler was homeless and looking to rebuild her shattered life. Now, she’s graduating from UWM and heading to dental school.
Atmospheric science students launch weather balloon
Weather balloons are a critical part of meteorologists’ toolbox. Students in UWM’s atmospheric science program gathered recently to watch one such balloon make its trip into the atmosphere.