Black Reality Celebrates 55th at UWM, Enrollment Rate Posted on March 27, 2025March 28, 2025 by Briceon Monk When the fall semester was ending, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with his Bachelor of Science degree in Community Engagement and Education. Two decades after he dropped out of college at 19 and years after being in public office 20 years ago now, he is 38. He was juggling […]
‘Because You Feel Bad, You Want to Keep Scrolling’: Social Media and Mental Health Posted on December 16, 2024December 30, 2024 by Caleb Rose Young people’s mental health struggles are on the rise along with social media use. In this Media Milwaukee podcast episode, Caleb Rose explores connections between the two, looking at the joy and harm inside that ever-present phone.
Breaking the Bank: Unpacking Gen Z’s Financial Insecurity Posted on December 22, 2023January 9, 2024 by Grace Pagel In this Media Milwaukee podcast, Grace Pagel explores financial fears, challenges and solutions for today’s young adults.
At this Milwaukee Institution, Everybody Knows Bob Posted on May 16, 2023May 21, 2024 by Henry Morgan Henry Morgan pulled up a stool next to the man who might be Milwaukee’s most loyal bar patron.
Santas on Wheels Rampage Across Milwaukee Posted on December 17, 2022May 16, 2023 by Andrea Bellart Andrea Bellart joined a sea of Santas to check out the giant gathering of bike-riding Santa Clauses that happens every December.
Colorful Hmong Traditions Shine at New Year’s Celebration Posted on December 16, 2021May 12, 2022 by Nkaujoua Xiong The Hmong community gathered at Sheboygan North High School to celebrate the new year. Nkaujoua Xiong was there.
New Composting Program Turns Campus Food Scraps Into Rich Soil Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Jessica Gatzow UW-Milwaukee students are helping turn food waste into nutrient-rich soil. A new composting program called Panther Pails brings food scraps to the Sandburg Gardens Hoop House. Jessica Gatzow reports.
Tinker Lab Promotes Creativity and Laughter for Kids and Grownups Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Nicholaus Wiberg In Greendale, Erin Dummert owns Field Workshop, a tinker lab and do-it-yourself maker space. Her official title is Chief Tinkerer, and her space is open for creative projects, painting classes, home school enrichment and art-themed parties. Nicholaus Wiberg checked it out.
Sound of Guitar Brings Warmth to Student Union Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Lauren Clausing Lauren Clausing talks to guitar player Kieran Porter about his passion for music and the city, as he busks in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union.
Roommates Bond Over Tiny Pet With Memorable Name Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Brady Jager Anna Bromberger had preconceived notions about rodents, but her roommate’s hamster won her heart.
Faces of UWM: The Mental Health Advocate Posted on October 22, 2021December 17, 2022 by Cecelia Stocker UW-Milwaukee film student NK Xiong tells Cece Stocker about mental health concerns within the Hmong community.
Fighting for Climate Change Justice on Milwaukee’s North Side Posted on December 14, 2020September 20, 2021 by Jessica Gatzow In a city where trees seem to line every block and many communities enjoy a public park, the north side of Milwaukee appears to have been left behind. Weeds rise through the cracks of concrete remains, and empty industrial buildings tower like ghosts over the Century City Business Park. Heading down North Avenue through the […]
‘The Pandemic Helped Me Find My Purpose’: Black Women-Owned Businesses Persevere in 2020 Posted on December 11, 2020December 14, 2020 by Adrian Hurd Karissa Gering owns Spellbound Cosmetic Company located inside the Barberella Salon in South Milwaukee. She started the business a year ago and offers services such as barbering, microblading, waxing and eyebrow lamination. She graduated from Paul Mitchell in Waukesha 11 years ago and has been in the industry ever since. Gering has worked for a […]