The latest class of Milwaukee Public Schools high school seniors to complete the M³ early college program was honored with a virtual ceremony, capping a year of growth for the trailblazing partnership involving Milwaukee’s three largest public education institutions. M³ (pronounced M-Cubed) is a joint initiative among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area … [Read more...] about M³ Honors MPS Seniors Graduating with Early College Credit
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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
Stories from new UW-Milwaukee graduates inspire us all
By Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee As summer gets underway, we are so proud of all the graduates from around our city. Whether someone is graduating from kindergarten, eighth grade, high school or college, these are important and life-changing accomplishments. Just last month, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee held its 120th … [Read more...] about Stories from new UW-Milwaukee graduates inspire us all
UWM partners on project to prevent dementia-related crises
By Laura L. Otto The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often subtle, such as when a grandparent’s family recipes start to taste a bit different. Many families don’t seek medical help for their loved ones until these small changes give way to bigger problems. But paying attention to such changes is important, especially for African American and Latino families, … [Read more...] about UWM partners on project to prevent dementia-related crises
UWM is the doorway for many different paths to success
By: Mark A. Mone Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee There is no one path to finding your future success. At the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, we have many open doors that lead to what you want to accomplish in life. Just last month, more than 3,300 people received a degree from UWM and are now beginning new chapters in their lives, whether starting … [Read more...] about UWM is the doorway for many different paths to success
VA Mental Health Summit at UWM to help African American vets
Michelle Watts comes from a military family and works at Veterans Affairs, so she is tuned in to the issues that may keep African American veterans from seeking VA services. “Misinformation and a history of mistrust may be factors,” said Watts, veterans justice outreach coordinator for Milwaukee’s Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The University of … [Read more...] about VA Mental Health Summit at UWM to help African American vets
UWM celebrates 50 years of the Peck School of Arts
Community Column As the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Peck School of the Arts and the Year of the Arts, two Peck School alumni have been selected as the UWM Foundation Alumni Fellows for 2013. This year’s fellows are Henry Godinez of Chicago’s Goodman Theatre and Kevin Stalheim, founder of Milwaukee’s Present Music. Alumni Fellow … [Read more...] about UWM celebrates 50 years of the Peck School of Arts