UWM's Manfred Olson Planetarium to host NASA-sanctioned viewing of total solar eclipse

MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on August 21st will host a viewing of the total solar eclipse.According to a news release from UWM officials, at noon on August 21st, unless it’s very cloudy, the sky will begin to get unusually dark.The Manfred Olson Planetarium staff at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hosting a NASA-sanctioned viewing and picnic event that day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with telescopes and safety eyewear available.

"Tears of joy:" Graduates of MU, UWM celebrate accomplishments as they walk across the stage

MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students donned caps and gowns and walked across the stage, celebrating years of hard work, as Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday, May 21st hosted graduation ceremonies.The ceremonies took place right across the street from one another Sunday -- with MU's ceremony taking place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and UWM's celebration occurring at the UWM Panther Arena.

UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility

MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.