Shifting inner-city juveniles’ perceptions of the police
This year, the Milwaukee Police Department launched a far-reaching program, in collaboration with UWM’s HBSSW.
Getting ready to vote under the new law
Starting with the Feb. 21 primaries, voting in Wisconsin will require a little more advance planning.
Working in a War Zone
As director of UWM’s Institute of World Affairs, Rob Ricigliano has traveled to some of the world’s most troubled and dangerous areas.
UWM hosts, helps create first FEMA Think Tank
A UWM alumna and criminal justice student worked with officials from the FEMA to help coordinate the nation’s first FEMA Think Tank.
Food with healthy attitude
Organic, natural and locally sourced foods are taking over the dining choices in the university’s Northwest Quadrant.
Preparing teachers for revolutionary math standards
How many ¾-cup servings of popcorn can you get out of 5 cups of popcorn, and what’s going to be left over for midnight snacking?
Success is the only option
Darrell Finch is leading an education program that’s achieved a nearly 100 percent high-school graduation rate among young people living in Milwaukee’s Highland Homes public housing.
Pre-college opens a world of opportunity
Opportunity is the driving force that powers UWM’s pre-college programs and brings thousands of young people to campus.
