Wisconsin Economic Scorecard released for second quarter of 2013
While a majority of residents (56%) say Wisconsin is “headed in the right direction,” only 28% view the economy as “good” and just 1% say it is “excellent.”
UWM hosts Nigerian leader Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who served as president of Nigeria from February 1976 to October 1979 and again from May 1999 to May 2007, visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) on June 12.
Nonprofits optimistic about 2013 donations
The majority of nonprofits in Southeastern Wisconsin have recovered from the Great Recession and most expect increased donations in 2013 .
Kikkoman Foods’ gift funds environmental health research
Part of the $1 million gift will allow the build-out of the Kikkoman Healthy Waters Environmental Health Laboratories.
Chancellor Lovell and the transformation of UWM
Lovell said the transformation can be seen at UWM in its focus on a changing student population, the development of capital projects throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and emphasis on strengthening the innovation ecosystem of the region with new and established partners.
Martha Wilson exhibition opens June 7 at UWM’s INOVA
The opening reception from 5-8 p.m. includes a talk by the artist at 7 p.m. The exhibition continues through Aug. 11.
UWM astrophysicist wins CAREER award
Chang’s work involves a highly interdisciplinary approach to a problem in the study of a class of galaxies called TeV blazars.
May 29 conference focuses on repairing harm and building communities
National experts Carl Stauffer and Kay Pranis will join local voices Arno Michaelis and Pardeep Kaleka for discussions and workshops.
Mystery of the disappearing prairie-chickens
UW-Milwaukee researchers are working to reverse the decline of an iconic Wisconsin bird.
