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Dan O’Donnell, two-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner, brought the airwaves right into an University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee classroom Dec. 9. O’Donnell is a radio personality for News/Talk 1130 WISN, who came to enlighten Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies LLC students about broadcast journalism. O’Donnell came into the room and his charismatic personality kept […]

Sam Laun grew up in Kiel, Wisconsin and, since he was a child, his interest in current events is what transformed him into a news junkie. “I was the only kid in 8th grade that would go home and watch NBC. How weird is that?” said Laun. Laun is a social manager, social strategist, and community […]

Aijia Phillips was just 2 years old when her father, George Phillips, Jr., was shot and killed in Milwaukee on August 14, 2012. Now 5, Aijia and her aunt, UW-Milwaukee journalism student Jakayla Phillips, sat down on Thanksgiving to talk about Aijia’s handful of memories. .

Last year, Mark DeGeorge and his only son—his namesake—were preparing for that son’s gender transition. As the younger Mark became Sarah, Caitlyn Jenner’s transition was big news, and Sarah shared her story with local media. Mark and Sarah sat down after a turbulent 12 months to talk about how they’re navigating a new father-daughter relationship. Listen […]

Over the holidays, students in the Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies took home audio recorders and captured conversations with people they care about. Sometimes the revelations were surprising. UWM Stories Close to Home: A Holiday Loss UWM Stories Close to Home: A Brother’s Trust UWM Stories Close to Home: Big Girl, Little Girl […]

Dorothy Mrazek celebrated her 80th birthday in fall. She shares stories of life’s ups and downs with her granddaughter, Tess Elkins.

Kaliice Walker interviews her mother, Tina Townes, about learning she was pregnant with Kaliice and being a single mother.

Dick and Nancy Taplin just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They tell their grandson, Jake Viaene, how they first met and share a few secrets to a long, happy marriage.

Hannah Lipton never really talked with her parents about what endometriosis means for her future – until now.

Tisia Muzinga sat down with her mother, Dr. Annie Kinwa-Muzinga, over Thanksgiving break. They talked about Tisia’s childhood, her goals, and how proud Kinwa-Muzinga is of Tisia.

Dwayne Lee’s brother, Eric, has cerebral palsy. He has encouraging advice and insight about his disability.

Michael Bourne and Matt Ziems have been best friends for about 14 years. Matt is at the end of his first year as a Milwaukee firefighter and paramedic. Michael learned what it was like for him to realize his life long dream of becoming a firefighter, and how he handles honor and horror that comes […]