On Friday, October 15, 2021, the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's African Diaspora Council (ADC), an affinity resource group comprised of faculty and staff at UWM, presented two car-loads of school supplies they had collected for area students. The students who attend these schools often do so without the basic tools necessary for learning, like pencils and paper. Last year … [Read more...] about African Diaspora Council delivers school supplies to students in need
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From the other side of the world, girl in Kenya learns computer coding at UWM
The pandemic and a year of virtual schooling had an unexpected benefit for a little girl in Kenya who connected with Girls Who Code at UWM. “I use the computer for school, and I wanted to understand more about how they work,” said Elsie Maingi, who is 10 years old and lives in Nairobi. However, computer classes in Kenya were geared to high school students and business … [Read more...] about From the other side of the world, girl in Kenya learns computer coding at UWM
UWM commits to ending equity gap in higher education
By Genaro C. Armas UWM is joining the Moon Shot for Equity, a national initiative with the goal of eliminating equity gaps in higher education by 2030. The announcement was made in late October. The Moon Shot for Equity is a public-private partnership with education firm EAB, which is dedicated to ensuring students of color graduate at the same rate as white students. … [Read more...] about UWM commits to ending equity gap in higher education
UWM Chancellor’s special message to the community
By Mark Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee We prepare. We partner. We produce. This has held true throughout UWM’s history and it certainly won’t change now, because this is exactly what Wisconsin needs. The headwinds of 2020 are testing us all, and like you, UWM is braving them through nimble adjustments and resilience. Challenging times require … [Read more...] about UWM Chancellor’s special message to the community
UWM coach Pat Baldwin writes about the process of overcoming adversity
By Pat Baldwin Men’s basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee One of the more popular catchphrases in sports today – you hear it all the time from coaches and athletes – is “trust the process.” As in, “We’ve just got to trust the process and we’ll get through this adversity,” or “I’m trusting the process and seeing improvement.” What does it mean, exactly, … [Read more...] about UWM coach Pat Baldwin writes about the process of overcoming adversity
UWM research spotlights need for teachers of color in schools
By: Genaro C. Armas One of the most important things schools can do for students of color is have teachers of color in their classrooms. It’s crucial for many reasons, but one of the basic reasons is this: Teachers of color have higher academic expectations for students of color than white teachers do, according to established research. “At least in part due to … [Read more...] about UWM research spotlights need for teachers of color in schools
Newest UWM graduates show education’s life-changing power
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee held its 121st graduation ceremony on Dec. 15, and more than 2,100 students earned the right to walk across the commencement stage at UWM Panther Arena. Over the course of 2019, more than 5,000 students graduated from UWM, which is the most diverse … [Read more...] about Newest UWM graduates show education’s life-changing power
UWM coach emphasizes how small details build to big results
By Pat Baldwin Men’s basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee We have big goals as a basketball team, but you don’t reach those big goals without first knocking off the little goals, one at a time, day in and day out. The same holds true for any business, organization or group – give yourselves permission to dream big, but leave no stone unturned along the … [Read more...] about UWM coach emphasizes how small details build to big results
Advancing the community with the M3 education partnership
By Mark Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee It’s important to have partners in life, whether personal, at work, in sports or the arts. A significant partnership involving the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that’s dedicated to improving our community’s future through education is earning national recognition and showing promising results. These … [Read more...] about Advancing the community with the M3 education partnership
UWM coach discusses why passing the chemistry test matters
By Pat Baldwin Men’s basketball coach University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I think most coaches, no matter the sport, would say good team chemistry is an important element of success. Really, wherever people work together, whether it is in a corporate setting, a committee, or a volunteer or church activity, positive chemistry within the group leads to better … [Read more...] about UWM coach discusses why passing the chemistry test matters