Saz’s Hospitality Group to be exclusive caterer and operator for UWM's Jan Serr Studio
MILWAUKEE -- Saz's Hospitality Group announced a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, making them the exclusive caterer and operator for a new private events and performance space coming to the city's east side.According to a news release, the new Jan Serr Studio will be located on the top floor of the UWM Kenilworth Square East Building above the original 1914 Ford Model T plan.
UWM student, native of Haiti leads effort to provide shoes for children in need: 'What we do for others is immortal'
MILWAUKEE -- A pair of shoes may seem like a simple thing, but it's a luxury millions of children worldwide don't have.
'Impressive feat:' Students in Milwaukee Public Schools earn record $86M in scholarships
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' officials announced on Thursday, June 14 a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students.The Class of 2018 received a total of $86,247,467 in scholarship offers.
Foxconn, UWM team up to create 'international engineering co-op program'
MILWAUKEE -- Foxconn Technology Group, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chung Yuan Christian University signed an agreement Thursday, June 14 to create an international co-op program in which UWM engineering students will study at the university in Taiwan and work at a Foxconn facility there before returning to UWM to complete their degrees.According to a news release from UWM officials, the co-op program will introduce engineering students to liquid crystal display fabrication technology and processes.
Graduation Day: Thousands of students earn their diplomas in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- College students from UW- Milwaukee and Marquette are gathering downtown Sunday, May 20 -- where they won't be students much longer.
9-year-old diagnosed with rare brain condition signs with UWM soccer team
MILWAUKEE -- Signing a national letter of intent is a huge milestone for an athlete of any sport, and a girl from Franklin is getting her shot in black and gold.In a packed room at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Athletic Department, next to her parents and siblings, 9-year-old Jordan Moore of Franklin put pen to paper.
Guitars For Vets: UWM professor welcomes men, women who have served; classes help combat PTSD
MILWAUKEE -- It was graduation day on Tuesday, May 1 for some veterans, and they were given the gift of music.Guitars For Vets is a program that started in Milwaukee in 2007.
3 top scorers leaving UW-Milwaukee; 5 scholarship players have left in less than a month
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men's basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin's first year.The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month.
Tom Barrett for governor? Milwaukee's mayor isn't ruling out another bid
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett isn't ruling out running for Wisconsin governor in 2018 for a fourth time, having lost his three previous bids.
Court: UW-Milwaukee properly redacted student names
MADISON — A state appeals court says University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials legally redacted student names from more than 2,000 pages of records.Former UWM student Taylor Scott in 2013 requested communications by and to Vice Chancellor Michael Laliberte and student Pahoua Xiong containing Scott's name and parts of his email address.
UW-Milwaukee officers trained to 'get in and stop the threat' in active shooter scenarios
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's largest urban university is the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
'Cool opportunity:' Robotics experts compete in FIRST Tech Challenge at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- Young robotics experts across Wisconsin gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Saturday, February 10th, for the ultimate showdown."FIRST Tech Challenge" held its stage competition, with 24 schools putting their robots to the test.Students as young as seventh grade were able to take part in the event.
Regents OK raising nonresident, graduate rates at 3 schools
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System leaders have approved raising nonresident and graduate tuition at three schools.The Board of Regents voted Friday to raise rates at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout as well as at UW-Milwaukee's business school this fall.Nonresident undergraduate tuition at UW-Eau Claire will increase $355.
All classes canceled at UW-Milwaukee due to winter weather
MILWAUKEE -- All afternoon and evening classes on Friday, February 9th have been canceled at UW-Milwaukee due to the winter weather.Earlier on Friday, UWM officials had only canceled morning classes until noon.According to UWM officials, the campus will remain open for employees and visitors.
