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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 […]

Troy Reeves, who manages the oral history program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives, was manning a table for the 40th history of the Sterling Hall bombing when a man walked up, looking like “he had come right out of the ’60s” or a “Grateful Dead” concert. “He…put his hand on the table and leaned […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Chancellor Advisory Committee for LGBTQ+ Advocacy’s meeting on Nov. 17 has approved a resolution to change terms like “freshman” to “first year” in order to stop students from feeling alienated. This suggestion was brought up by Xin Huang, the chair of Women and Gender Studies at UWM, who felt the term […]

The ARC Sensory Space Student Taskforce gathered at Mitchell Hall on November 9th to discuss the creation of a “sensory space” at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The taskforce discussed their many ideas of feedback for an ideal ‘sensory space’ to enhance and adapt the sensory space based on the potential needs of UW-Milwaukee students – […]

Students listen and watch intently on the dancer in front of them as they learn and practice choreography. Sweat drips off everyone’s foreheads after a long practice packed tight of dancing yet smiles still shine on everyone’s faces as the team circles up at the end of practice to scream “HYPE-U-DUB” before they leave for […]

What do we see when we look up at the night sky? Do we automatically remember the stories and voices of the past? These stories speak of traditions, adventure, and lessons that Indigenous cultures have passed down for generations. The stories of the stars and the languages that share them are precious, not only for […]

The City of Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Resolution approved funding for providing vaccinations, specifically for COVID-19 and flu, for seniors and low-income people on Nov. 9. Aaron Szopinski, Budget and Administration Manager for the Milwaukee Health Department, spoke at the meeting. Szopinski wore a white N95 mask and was wearing a suit and […]

Students at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee are facing a competitive job market upon graduation, and the lack of jobs is not the issue. The unemployment rate is standing at 3.8 percent, which for the country is a sign of success. But for Zillennials, a micro-generation between Millennials and Gen Z, that 3.8 percent may […]