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UWM student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms

By Tree Meinch February 13, 2026Science & TechnologyWater & Environment
Freshwater sciences PhD student Kieyarrah Dennis reaches for a bottle of yellow liquid in the lab.

Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.

Love wins: Couples who found each other at UWM

By Elora HennesseyFebruary 11, 2026Campus & CommunityAlumniStudents
A man and woman stand next to each other, both dressed in winter coats and hats, while the northern lights glow behind them in the nighttime sky.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked couples to share their stories with us — how they met and what made them for fall each other.  

UWM alums win bronze at Olympic Art Festival snow sculpting competition

By Maridel AllinderFebruary 9, 2026Arts & Humanities
Two men stand next to a large block of snow that has been partially carved into a sculpture. Another man stands atop the block.

Artists Mike Martino, Mike Sponholtz and Tom Queoff have been working together for 40 years, traveling around the world to create art from 17-ton blocks of snow.

On-campus employment helps UWM IT management student land a job before graduation

By Amanda KienowJanuary 30, 2026Science & Technology
A man and a woman stand on each side of a man wearing graduation regalia. All are standing outside on a sidewalk.

Mentorship and a University Housing position helped provide the tools master’s grad Uday Sanem needed to secure an offer from Johnson Controls.

UWM researcher studies zebrafish to better understand brain development

By Ashley AbramsonJanuary 26, 2026Health
PhD student Gabby Voit smiling and sitting in front of lab equipment

UWM PhD student Gabby Voit is leading research in the Gutzman Lab, where researchers study zebrafish to better understand brain function in humans.

UWM grad student inspires others through his unique experiences

By James CarltonNovember 21, 2025Science & TechnologyEngineering
UWM mechanical engineering grad student Telemachos Agoudemos teaches a class of undergrad engineering students.

Telemachos Agoudemos walked a long road to pursue higher education. Now the UWM grad student is drawing on his academic journey to guide his own students.

Community service work grounds urban planning student in her career pursuit

By Kelly AiglonNovember 4, 2025Arts & HumanitiesArchitecture
UWM student Elaina Rodriguez stands with her hand on her hip and wearing a blue hardhat at a Habitat for Humanity construction site

Elaina Rodriguez is a master of urban planning student at UWM whose commitment to volunteering and the community informs her education and career goals.

UWM professor builds robots to help people stay independent

By Alex OrlandoSeptember 19, 2025Science & TechnologyEngineering
Engineering professor Habib Rahman and a PhD student test out a robotic arm that could be mounted to power wheelchairs to assist stroke and spinal cord injury patients.

Habib Rahman wants to empower stroke and spinal cord injury patients. To do that, he’s developing robots to help boost their quality of life.

New Osher initiative allows grad students to present research in an accessible way

By John SchumacherAugust 18, 2025Campus & CommunityStudents
A photo grid shows head shots of six UWM graduate students.

In the new initiative, UWM grad students create two- and three-session classes to present their research to adults of all ages and backgrounds interested in continuing to learn for the joy of learning.

Naval dignitary visits UWM for Navy Week in Milwaukee

By Laura OttoJuly 17, 2025Science & TechnologyEngineering
A man points to a spot on a curved screen as two other men look on.

Rear Admiral Matthew Pottenburgh made two stops at UWM on Wednesday to highlight the Navy’s partnership with UWM on educating veterans and in research to advance all-electric ships.

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