Audio Postcard: Life on a Wisconsin Farm Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Shannon Knowski Jennifer Poull, a 20-year-old UW-Green Bay student, talks about growing up on a hobby farm, participating in 4H, and how these experiences shaped her life.
Audio Postcard: Trains Inspire Future Career Posted on April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by Sian de Beer Arlin Bonfiglio’s love of architecture stems from model trains.
Audio Postcard: Sounds of a Satisfying Home Project Posted on April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by Isabella Montemurro Grandpa Roy Klemp and his grandsons demolish his 37-year-old pool deck.
Peaceful Art of Quilting Offers Comfort to Others Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Mariann Maile Anna Maile expresses her creativity by keeping a dying art alive; her quilts bring joy not only to herself, but also her community.
Questioning the Value of College: A Media Milwaukee Interview Project Posted on March 28, 2024April 3, 2024 by Media Milwaukee staff More and more students are wondering if higher education is worth the money and time. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum found that most of the state’s job openings do not require a college degree, but higher-paying jobs still demand that diploma. UW-Milwaukee student journalists interviewed a diverse range of young people about […]
Milwaukee’s Nearly-100-Year-Old Hilton City Center Nominated to Join the National Register of Historic Places Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by Cael Byrne The Hilton City Center, formerly known as Hotel Schroeder, has been nominated by its owner, Marcus Corporation, to join the National Register of Historic Places. The more than 25-story, 275 foot-tall Milwaukee landmark was first opened in 1928 by Walter Schroeder, and was acquired by Marcus Corporation in 1995. Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is responsible […]
Meaningful Song Brings Comfort Along with Pain Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by Mariann Maile Ema Briones shares a special song that keeps her mother’s memory alive.
Song Inspires a Listener to be a Champion for Others Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by Shannon Knowski Pat Knowski, daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, tells how her favorite song lends itself to multiple facets of her life.
Meaning of Song Grows Deeper Over Time Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by Sian de Beer Julia Hopfinger doesn’t listen to her favorite song much.
Finding Inspiration in Music During Transition Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by Danielle Travis Nik Molchany is an aspiring artist and musician with a deep love for music. They share one of their favorite songs, Just You by the artist India Shawn. They dive into just how this song was, and still is, inspirational during their period of transition.
Finals Season and Therapy Dogs: Pets Helping People Visits UWM Posted on March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 by Ava Carmody With students bracing for finals, a moment away from the crinkling of papers and clicking of pens is necessary for the wellness of many. Pets Helping People, a Milwaukee organization that brings and provides training for therapy dogs around Southeast Wisconsin, visited the UW-Milwaukee campus to alleviate stress for students during finals season. On the […]
Faces of UWM: The Girl and her Dog Posted on February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 by Abigail Knauer When Chloe Priatko unexpectedly lost her dog, she realized her priorities would change forever.