How UWM prepares future educators to teach reading
A top priority of the School of Education is making sure that the teachers of tomorrow can teach reading and writing to students of all backgrounds and abilities.
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UWM alum working to help U.S. Olympians be their best
Mike Clark, who earned a doctorate from UWM, has been providing psychological services to athletes ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, and will continue doing so during and afterward.
UWM alum honored with ESPN sports humanitarian award
Brice Christianson is being honored with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE award, which will be presented July 10 in Hollywood, and featured July 11 on ESPN programming as part of the 2024 ESPYs.
UWM grad student chosen for National Teachers Hall of Fame
Shelly Moore Krajacic, a South Milwaukee High School teacher and doctoral student in the Urban Education program at UWM, was one of just five chosen nationwide.
Eyeth Day celebration April 6
An Eyeth Day celebration is set for the UWM campus Saturday, April 6, as part of American Sign Language Awareness Month.
UWM partners with Oneida, Menominee nations on mental health, wellness
Leah Rouse, an associate professor of educational psychology and counseling psychology, coordinates a team that is working with the nations on projects to improve access to mental health and wellness in tribal lands in northern Wisconsin.
Theater student blends signing with singing in Skylight production
Aidan Black took an ASL course to fulfill a language credit at UWM. Now he’s performing in an intriguing play that incorporates sign language into the show.
Klappa surprised with lifetime achievement award at UWM alumni event
Eleven other alums and university partners were honored at the annual event, which recognizes alumni and friends of UWM for their career achievements and their impact on their communities and the university.
For these couples, love bloomed at UWM
One of our favorite annual traditions is the Valentine’s Day photo gallery. Check out this year’s edition, where eight couples tell us their stories of meeting and falling in love at UWM.
UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees
The UWM Alumni Association has announced its 2024 roster of awardees, which includes 11 UWM alumni and partners. The awards ceremony will be at the Pfister Hotel on Friday, Feb. 23.