By Kathy Quirk Devon Norwood and Ranell Washington met and became friends at UWM’s Lubar School of Business. They were both Lubar Business Scholars, and served with the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity as well as the Black and Gold Committee. They also attended classes together and worked out together at the Klotsche Center, the place where Norwood met her … [Read more...] about UWM laid the foundation for young business leaders
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UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup
By Kathy Quirk Schuyler Ramsey, who earned his bachelor’s degree in community engagement and education from UWM, is taking what he learned in the classroom back to his neighborhood. For the second straight year, Ramsey is organizing a neighborhood cleanup and block party, which is set for Sept. 21 in the area around Benjamin Franklin School on West Nash Street. “My … [Read more...] about UWM alum organizes block party and neighborhood cleanup
MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
By Kathy Quirk Milwaukee Public Schools high school students are getting a taste of college and earning credits through the M3 Early College pilot program. M3 (pronounced M-cubed) is a multifaceted collaboration among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and MPS, which collectively serve more than 130,000 students. M3 features a … [Read more...] about MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
UWM serves as a partner on the path to pursuing your career
By Kathy Quirk Dianna Herron knew making the career change would be a challenge, but following her passion meant that challenge was worth it. Herron, a senior at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, is pursuing her degree in the School of Education. Her commitment to becoming a teacher grew out of her love of the Spanish language. She was enrolled at MATC a … [Read more...] about UWM serves as a partner on the path to pursuing your career