News from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
From single-handedly keeping floors clean and lights on in large university buildings to writing a foundational book for Great Lakes research, the 2015 fall awardees have a distinguished record of research and service that extends well beyond the university. Read on, and prepare to be impressed with many of UWM’s finest. UWM Faculty Distinguished Undergraduate […]
UWM alumna Kimberley Cy Motley is the first foreign lawyer to work in Afghanistan, where she represents women and girls facing imprisonment or even execution for “moral crimes” like fleeing forced marriages, being forced into prostitution or becoming the victim of domestic violence or rape.
Tina Freiburger, author of the soon-to-be-released book “Race and Ethnicity in the Juvenile Justice System,” discusses the juvenile justice issues raised by Waukesha’s ongoing Slender Man case. The upcoming adult trial of two 13-year-olds who attempted to kill a classmate to please the fictional horror character is being watched by juvenile justice reform advocates nationwide.
Students in a new class about aging will bypass the classroom and instead meet at a local retirement community, where residents will help teach. Sharing first-hand stories about aging-related issues may help residents and students alike.
From driving their girlfriends or wives to prenatal appointments to learning how to cope with chronic stressors like urban poverty, young Milwaukee men are transitioning into fatherhood with insight from UWM professors, community partners and a desire to be there for their infant sons and daughters.
Older LGBT adults consider Milwaukee a gay-friendly city, but say there’s room for improvement when it comes to senior services, their primary care doctors and their elected officials. These findings and others are highlighted in a new UWM study.
In an age where processed foods dominate our diets, UWM researchers are working to give us a fuller picture of why we consume certain foods – and how we can eat healthier.
An estimated 1.3 million youth ages 8 and 18 help care for family members with serious health conditions.
Addressing today’s most pressing heath care concerns is the day-to-day work of UWM research faculty in chemistry, public health, social work and even information technology.
UWM faculty and undergraduate students at UWM are conducting one of the most comprehensive evaluations of the increasingly popular Music & Memory program.
