UWM Today

UW-Milwaukee is working to meet the urgent needs of the city, region, and state. Chancellor Mark Mone discusses the alignment between the university and economic development, social justice, academic achievement, and innovation/entrepreneurship. Plus, news about UWM's comprehensive fund raising campaign.

If you are from Milwaukee and someone mentions fermentation, there’s a pretty good chance you will begin thinking about beer. After all, that is what made Milwaukee famous, isn’t it? But the science of fermentation is at the heart of the work being done by hundreds of companies in Wisconsin employing tens of thousands of people. On this edition of UWM Today , we’re going to meet three professors who are teaching and doing research on a variety of subjects related to fermentation – a process

Every parent can appreciate how challenging it is to raise a child in society today. We all find ourselves asking what do we need to do see our kids develop into successful and resilient adults. The answer might become clearer as a result of a new national study looking at how the experiences kids have interact with each other and with their changing bodies. On this edition of UWM Today , we meet Krista Lisdahl, an associate professor of psychology, who is part of the largest long-term study of

Ever since the news broke of Russia’s meddling in the US elections, Americans have been paying a lot more attention to the state of US-Russia relations. Stories of spying, the buildup of nuclear aresenals, trade tensions and crack downs on political opponents make it seem like not a day goes by without new questions being raised as to whether we are nearing a showdown between America and Russia. What should we make of all of this? On this edition of UWM Today, we’re going to talk to a political

It is almost one year since a fire occurred in UWM’s MainStage Theatre. When the flames were put out and the smoke cleared, the campus was left with more than $6 million dollars in damage to the theater and adjoining buildings. It was a devastating experience for students and faculty alike, leaving some to wonder what the future of the theater program at UWM would be. Well, we are happy to report that this week the Mainstage Theater is reopening for the first time since the fire. It is ready to

UWM is one of the nation's top 115 research universities. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone describes some of UWM's latest research projects, including the impact of opioid deaths, expanding the life of batteries, the use of 'big data' and mapping out Milwaukee's inner harbor. He also explains the impact of the proposed federal "Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act" on the University and students.

As we get older, there are many changes in our lives – both physically and mentally. And while each one of us ages differently, one constant is the need for companionship and relationships. On this edition of UWM Today , we’re going to explore two very different stories about how people deal with aging and the challenges that come with getting older. In the studio with us is former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber. His wife, Elaine, suffers from Alzheimers disease. Marty has written a book, My

Every day, scientists around the world are engaged in a wide variety of research projects that could help answer the many questions surrounding HIV. On this edition of UWM Today , we meet Trudy Turner, a professor of anthropology at UWM’s College of Letters and Science, who has spent decades studying African monkeys carrying a type of virus that is a close relative to HIV. But unlike humans - monkeys don’t get sick from their virus.

As a top tier research university, UW-Milwaukee has hundreds of faculty members working every day to make discoveries in their field of study. When there is a breakthrough and new ideas, new compounds, even new products emerge, it’s often the end result of years and years of careful, painstaking work. On this edition of UWM Today , we have the fascinating story of how two UWM physicists are turning into entrepreneurs because of their scientific discovery. Joining us in the studio are Marija

Foxconn is developing a world-class advanced display manufacturing campus in Racine County that is set to be Wisconsin's largest economic development project in history. We discuss the impact on the region and on area universities with Mark Mone, Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee, Tim Sheehy, President of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and John Mielke, Director of Strategic Communications at UW-Parkside.