Students
Undergraduate research offers students hands-on learning
UWM is now nationally recognized for its undergraduate research. More than 1,000 undergrads are involved in research each year. Here’s a look at seven students honored with Senior Excellence in Research Awards.
UWM team’s Northern Ireland road trip includes more than basketball
The trip was more than a couple of basketball games — it was also a chance for the players to learn about another culture and its history.
UWM student journalists cover U.S. Senate debate
For some UWM students, the U.S. Senate debate held on campus Oct. 8 was a golden opportunity. It was a chance for journalism students to cover a nationally significant event without leaving campus.
Common Read explores Roxane Gay article about Miss America protests
More than 3,000 incoming first-year students will explore how events of 50 years ago may affect the lives of modern women during this year’s Common Read discussions Friday, Aug. 31.
Student group helps children with autism disorders learn how to build websites
The children built their own websites with the help of PantherHacks, a UWM student organization focused on innovation and the development of technical and professional skills.
From UWM to UFC, alum Leah Letson set for ultimate fighting debut
A rec class as a student led 2016 grad Leah Letson to a career as a mixed martial arts fighter. And now she’s signed a contract with UFC, the highest level of the sport.
Students plan service trip to help supply shoes and clean water to Haiti
Seeing a need in one of the world’s poorest countries, two UWM students have decided to do their part to help.
Campus IT internship program helping boost students into jobs
Student Affairs IT Services has been developing technology solutions at UWM for years. One of its most powerful solutions, though, has come not in information technology systems themselves, but rather in the students behind them.
Grad students’ research aims to change our world
Graduate students are the workhorses of university research. Their work becomes the foundation of their academic and professional careers, but just as important is the fact that their research helps solve problems that we all face.
Six new graduates share the stories of their college journeys
More than 3,300 UWM students began their adventures in the great big world after graduating Sunday, May 20, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Every one of them has a story of hard work and perseverance, setbacks and success. Here are six.