Literacy Research Symposium set for June 20-21
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education is set to host the 38th annual Literacy Research Symposium June 20 and 21.
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New chair named for UW System Institute for Urban Education at UWM
Denise Ross has been named chairof the UW System Institute for Urban Education, a program housed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She will begin her appointment later this year.
Student makers build modular cubes for new Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
You could call it furniture, but describing the modular cubes that UWM students are constructing in the campus maker space as “building blocks” is accurate too.
UWM seemed like destiny — research opportunity sealed the deal
Much of Noah Wolfe’s family is connected to UWM, so it seemed natural for him to attend. But a chance to do research as an undergrad made the choice easy.
New 2019 UWM Research magazine celebrates cutting-edge work
The magazine, now available in print and online, showcases the efforts of nearly 100 faculty members, students and staff, highlighting the expertise that makes UWM one of America’s top research universities.
Students get firsthand look as candidates for governor debate
Experiencing politics via news stories or TV ads is one thing, but it’s not as vivid as experiencing it in real life. Students at UWM got that chance when candidates for Wisconsin governor debated on campus.
UWM alums honored at teachers event
Three alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Education were among those honored at the Celebrate Teachers and Teaching awards event, held Oct. 10 at Cardinal Stritch University.
Alumni association to honor 24 grads and corporate partner
It’s officially awards season at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On Friday, Oct. 12, 24 remarkable UWM alumni and one corporate partner will be honored during an awards ceremony at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.
Collaborative effort helps classroom paraprofessionals become teachers
For some people already working with children in MPS schools, the PLUS program involving the school district, UWM and MATC is helping them become fully certified teachers.
Two UWM English Education grads honored
The Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English is planning to honor two UW-Milwaukee School of Education graduates at its annual convention Oct. 18 and 19 in Madison.