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Colectivo’s unionization election ends in a tie, with 16 challenged ballots subject to a hearing.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s International Committee met with Provost Andrew Daire this semester to review the process on international student enrollment and retention following concerns about the number of students who received visas to enter the U.S. because they were admitted to UWM but then do not ever show up to enroll in classes. For […]

A sea of laughter, gasps, and cries flooded from the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Cinema as viewers watched the diverse and unique collection of student animations in the 2024 UWM Animation Showcase. The many animated films created by students highlight the university’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of storytellers and digital artists.  The showcase, which […]

Winter accessibility on the UW-Milwaukee campus has raised concerns, specifically for students and faculty with disabilities or limitations that may make them more susceptible to winter-related accidents and dangers.  These concerns prompted some members of the Physical Environment Committee (PEC) to create a “working group” to improve these conditions, which met for the first time […]

On Thursday, Feb. 8, UWM Police released a vague email statement to the campus community about an investigation of a reported sexual assault in the Kenilworth Square Apartments, a student dorm. However, the alleged assault itself was reported to police that Sunday, a four-day lag in notifying campus, Media Milwaukee has learned.  Citing ongoing criminal […]

On North Farwell Avenue, Record Store Day in Milwaukee gathered hundreds of music fanatics to be one of the first to purchase exclusive vinyl available for the first time. Lilliput Records opened in August of 2022; this is the second record store day this location has hosted.  Record Store Day is an annual worldwide event […]

The Honors College “For People and Planet” student organization seeks to improve student access to sustainability resources while empowering students’ personal environmental activism. The club started and currently operates out of the Honors college, but is open to all students.  “I felt this urge to leave an impact and this club was the opportunity to […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will close its campus in Waukesha in the spring of 2025, according to a press release from UWM.  The branch campus experienced an enrollment decline from 2,206 students in 2014 to 686 students in the fall of 2023, a total decrease of over 65% according to a press release from UWM.  […]

Gathered together on a large rooftop with black polymer film glasses and drinks nearby, several made connections while viewing a natural phenomenon.  The BizStarts Community Market held a viewing party ‘Total Eclipse of BizStarts’ for the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 in Milwaukee. Viewers gathered on the non-profit organization’s rooftop space from 12:45 […]

After a UWM student allegedly found a worm in their food from the dining hall in the beginning of the fall 2023 semester, the dining team has had several conversations with the provider of their produce, Aramark, to ensure they are executing the appropriate sanitation and cleaning practices, according to the Associate Director of the […]

Tucked away on the second floor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library, the university’s inconspicuous music collection hosts tens of thousands of scores, books and vinyl records for students and faculty to check out. Although the majority of the campus’ student body may be unaware of it, the collection is a treasure trove […]

Davien Holton was only 6-years-old when he realized that he loved performing. He credits his start in performing gospel inspired hip hop at the Greater New Birth Church – where he found his passion and drive in his community, faith and mission.  Holton grew up on the North Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Sherman […]

Protests have erupted on UW-Milwaukee’s campus, as protesters met in a closed-door Monday meeting with university Chancellor Mark Mone. Protesters are demanding the divesting of any UWM resources to Israel and Palestine’s ongoing war. They also called for the university to cut ties with companies that are supporting Israel, change the name of the Golda […]