UWM Today

A recent study from the Pew Research Center shows that most Americans say higher education is headed in the wrong direction, but partisans disagree why. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone offers his perspective.

Much of Lake Michigan’s water is clear, but in some parts of the lake you can see (and smell) algae blooms that have sprouted. The contrast is striking, and it’s also alarming to scientists concerned with the health of Lake Michigan. On this edition of UWM Today, we look at lake algae, the microscopic organisms that can be a blessing or curse to the quality of our lake. Joining us on today’s program is Harvey Bootsma, a professor in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has grown tremendously over the past 60 years, from just over 6,000 students to more than 27,000. More impressive is the growth of the university’s academic programs, which have helped make UWM one of the top research universities in the United States. It’s a fascinating story that has been captured in a new book: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The First Sixty Years, 1956-2016 . On this edition of UWM Today, our guest is the author of the new book –

The study of history has always been one of the cornerstones of our educational systems. Knowing what people have done in the past is essential to understanding the world we live in today. On this edition of UWM Today, we explore an area of history that has become increasingly important in our society: public history. You may not have heard the term before, but you almost certainly have seen the product of what public historians do. Joining us in the studio are Jasmine Alinder and Nan Kim, both

People dealing with a mental or behavioral health issue often don’t seek medical attention because of the social stigma attached to those conditions. The problem is especially acute in low-income neighborhoods, where finding money for extra care can be challenging. On this edition of UWM Today, we learn about a program that integrates mental health care and assessments into regular appointments for physical conditions like managing diabetes. Joining us are two researchers — Bev Zabler and Nicole

Do you love technology? How about do-it-yourself projects? If you enjoy both, or know someone who does, then this episode is for you. On this edition of UWM Today, we highlight the upcoming Maker Faire Milwaukee . Inventors, tinkerers and hobbyists come together for this event to show off their work and share their knowledge of working with technology. The Maker Faire is one of the largest of its kind in the world, and UW-Milwaukee faculty and students play a big role in the event. Joining us in

With the only school of the arts in the University of Wisconsin System – UW-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts is truly unique. Not only does the school educate the next generation of artists, musicians, actors and filmmakers, it also produces hundreds of performances, programs and exhibits. As we begin another school year, Peck School of the Arts' Dean Scott Emmons joins us to discuss the many opportunities the public has to see the outstanding work done by the faculty and students.

As of July 2, the former UW-Waukesha and UW-Washington County officially became satellite campus of UW-Milwaukee. Chancellor Mark Mone says this makes education more accessible to those in Southeastern Wisconsin. Also, the Higher Education Regional Alliance (HERA), a new first of its kind partnership of all 2-year and 4-year institutions in the region, is gaining momentum.

Forty years ago, a fleet of trucks left New York City and began a journey West toward Milwaukee. On board 16 semi-trailers was a precious cargo of books, charts, photos and extremely rare maps — some of them dating back to the 1400s. It was the collection of the American Geographical Society, which was moving from Manhattan. The destination? The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. On this edition of UWM Today, we take a fresh look at one of the greatest collections of maps in the world and learn

Over the last 50 years, there has been tremendous progress in getting Americans to stop smoking. In 1965, more than 40 percent of people living in this country smoked. The latest statistics show that number has dropped to about 17 percent. Still, that means more than 40 million Americans continue to puff away. One reason for the continued popularity is the marketing of tobacco. A UW-Milwaukee researcher has been studying the impact of that marketing and has found that the push to use tobacco