Faces of UWM: The Plant Mom

Jessica Meyer, a journalism student at UWM, talks about her favorite hobby and what inspired her green thumb.

A Father’s Lullaby Becomes a Young Woman’s Anthem

Jenn McNeill explains how one song from her childhood reflects her desire to understand who she is. She talks about her desire to have meaningful relationships and admires the Indigo Girls for their years of friendship.

Faces of UWM: The Swimmer

UWM swim and dive team member Andrea Bellart tells how the team has prepared her for life after college.

Faces of UWM: The Fan

UW- Milwaukee journalism major Bella VanLanen talks about how her strong affinity for pop culture led her to pursue a career in media.

Faces of UWM: The Filmmaker

Joshua Velazquez has a passion for creating fantasy art and film, a product of his background, aspirations and core identity.

Puerto Rico Bonds

Maria Gonzalez-Edwards, 60, is a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. She was raised in Milwaukee, but her family is from the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico. Maria’s parents came from Utuado, almost directly in the center of the island. Maria said it is more “campo,” meaning countryside. […]