Faces of UWM

Ashley Beckland knows that prisoners returning to the work world have a better chance of succeeding if they learn to write.

Laurel Tilly is trying to finish school while balancing a real job.

Ryan Ramos finds freedom in skateboarding.

Derek Voltz is a sports lover, but football is his favorite.

Carli Knudsen finds way to reflect the hard – and fun – realities of life through her photography.

Taylor Strickland has very personal reasons for supporting organ donation.

Andrew Boldt loves music, and he has a CD collection to prove it.

Jake Beckman is a video game master.

Going to school in a city like Milwaukee is a big change from small town living in Amberg, Wisconsin. Kaitlin Downs, a recent UWM alum, talks with Sarah Thomas about her own transition.

Kate Ray writes her own pieces, and dreams of playing with a small ensemble someday.

Margie Sponholz started a business managing and promoting local bands.

Jordan Garcia loves his dog (like, really loves his dog).