UWM alum helps veterans get back on their feet
Jake Patten is the coordinator of the Milwaukee County Veterans Treatment Court, a specialized court that aims to help jailed veterans by diverting them from the traditional justice system.
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UWM professor Colleen Galambos named Woman of Influence
Colleen Galambos, a professor of social work at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, has been named to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 Women of Influence list.
Panelists explore ways UWM can better address needs of black students and faculty
What do we need to do better as a university in response to the racial injustices that led to the widespread civil unrest touched off by the death of George Floyd in police custody?
Panel discussion to focus on racial justice
Amid protests nationwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody last month, UWM this week is holding the first in a series of panel discussions about the civil unrest and ways to move forward.
New grant funds programs to address sexual assault among Native Americans
A research team led by Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu has a received a $2 million federal grant for a project that will support increasing access to medical forensic care and training to help mainstream health care providers and victim advocates deliver culturally sensitive services.
Freiburger named dean of Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
A professor and chair of the criminal justice department, Freiburger is scheduled to take over as dean on Aug. 1.
UWM launches new edition of UWM Research magazine
The 2020 edition of UWM Research magazine, now available in print and online, showcases the efforts of more than 100 faculty members, students and staff.
Social isolation and loneliness in older adults
Colleen Galambos is examining how social isolation and loneliness affects the health of adults 50 and older.
Two dozen honored for their service to UWM
Some two dozen faculty and staff members were recognized at the 2019 Fall Awards Ceremony Oct. 16 in the Wisconsin Room at the Student Union.
UWM Partners for Health focuses on teachers with school supply drive
School supply drives typically focus on the students of the school. The UWM Partners for Health decided do things a little differently.