What Sets UWM’s Film Program Aside From The Rest

Variety named the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts one of their “Stellar Film Schools in 2017.” Here’s what they had to say: “The program places a dual focus on the theoretical and practical worlds of filmmaking. Because of the program’s commitment to transforming its students into expressive filmmakers with a mature grasp on creative, […]

Brewers Success Sparks Some Hope

The Milwaukee Brewers have been heating up in their quest for a spot in this season’s playoffs and they have these UW-Milwaukee students hopeful for more to come. https://youtu.be/IFqp9bdv4hs&w=700&rel=0  

Meet Bianca Willliams, a Milwaukee Entrepreneur

Nestled between beauty parlors and small businesses sits a brand-new resource center to provide a safe place for children in the community. The decorated windows and translucent black-and-white curtains made the small center seem more like a home than a business, and it was all put together by 26-year-old Milwaukee native, Bianca Williams. Williams started […]

This UWM Art Student Lives With Seniors & the Giving Goes Both Ways

It’s senior year and the final semester for UWM student artist Erin Whitney. But, instead of living an apartment near campus with her friends celebrating her last year, she’s devoted it to living in Chai Point Senior Living in Milwaukee, where she teaches art to senior residents. Whitney is part of the Student Artist in […]

Who is Milwaukee Guitar Student Evan Taucher?

Evan Taucher wakes up each morning and starts with a cup of coffee, and he’ll need it. After all, the 24-year-old graduate student from Tampa, Florida will spend roughly five to eight hours playing classical guitar today. Often times alone in a studio at Kenilworth or the Zelazo Center. So, how does a kid from […]

Media Milwaukee Investigates: Maintenance Problems in the UWM Dorms

A Media Milwaukee investigation into the 40-year-old Sandburg towers’ conditions and the university’s plans to repair them found maintenance requests submitted by students in 2016 were down by 11% since 2012. However, so far in 2017, work order requests are up, according to the maintenance supervisor, Todd Luebstorf. Despite this percentage decline, the number of […]