Only One In Five Black Students Make It to Graduation Day

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UW-Milwaukee is among the bottom-performing universities for black students, according to a new study from The Education Trust, a non-profit advocacy organization. Only 21 percent of black students graduate from UWM in six years, the study found. Media Milwaukee reporters talked with students and advisors to find out why.

UWM student Taylor Pate speaks with Black Cultural Center Student Services Coordinator Victoria Pryor. Photo: Nia Wilson

Nia Wilson heard from students and advisors who said everyone has to work harder to help black students succeed:

Audio: Nia Wilson
Javon Albright is a senior at UWM. Photo: Chardanay Hunt

Some students told Chardanay Hunt that ineffective advising contributes to UWM’s low minority graduation rate:

Audio: Chardanay Hunt
Deona Mickens is an advisor with African American Student Academic Services at UWM. Photo: Talis Shelbourne

Talis Shelbourne talked with professionals whose job is to support black students at UWM:

Audio: Talis Shelbourne