The Ernest Spaights Plaza award is named in honor of the late Professor Ernest Spaights and is dedicated to individuals who have made significant, enduring and campus-wide contributions to the growth and development of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ron Perez,… Read more
The Ron Perez Legacy Scholarship Fund is now available to all public health students at UW-Milwaukee. Special consideration will be given to applicants who meet at least one of the following criteria: First generation student. Significant barriers to achieving higher… Read more
By Colleen LeahyWisconsin Public RadioDecember 22, 2021 President Joe Biden gave an address to the nation concerning his response to the omicron variant of the coronavirus, which has quickly become the dominant strain of new infections. An epidemiologist (Amanda Simanek,… Read more
More women are getting COVID-19 vaccinations than men around the state, and factors like age, job, politics and attitude toward health care each play a role in this persistent phenomenon. By Kristian Knutson, Will CushmanPBS WisconsinNovember 30, 2021 One of… Read more
Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNovember 5, 2021 Nearly 50 concerned residents turned out recently as the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity presented its plan to improve life conditions and the well-being of Black families and communities in Milwaukee County…. Read more
By Dean KnetterAir Date: October 8, 2021 The Food and Drug Administration is meeting this week to discuss booster shot recommendations and whether to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for younger children. We find out what’s being considered and check in… Read more
