UWM Today

Social Media - Facebook, Twitter - many of us use it daily to stay connected to family and friends. And, of course, it has become a key source for following breaking news. Now, an increasing number of people are using social media as a major source for communicating about health concerns. On this edition of UWM Today , meet a UWM professor who is looking into just how pervasive the practice has become. Joining us in the studio is Priya Nambisan, associate professor of health care management in

As UWM continues the celebration of its 60th anniversary, UWM Today takes a closer look at another one of UWM’s 12 academic schools and colleges. Each month, we are showcasing one of the academic units that has helped land UWM a place on the list of the top research universities in the country. This month, we look at the College of Engineering and Applied Science and joining us in the studio is the Dean of the College, Brett Peters.

One of the great aspects of life on a college campus is collegiate sports. The spirit, the enthusiasm and the memories that come with following your favorite team can stay with you throughout your life. On this edition of UWM Today , we do our annual basketball edition as we interview the coaches of the UWM men’s and women’s basketball teams. Women’s coach Kyle Rechlicz returns for her fifth season as head coach of the women Panthers and LaVall Jordan is about to begin his first year leading the

For nearly 15 years, the LGBT Resource Center on the UW-Milwaukee campus has worked to create a welcoming and safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Recently, UWM was named one of the top 30 universities in the country for its LGBTQ-friendly policies and programs. On this edition of UWM Today , learn more about how UW-Milwaukee has built its reputation for inclusiveness with Jen Murray, the director of the LGBT Resource Center at UWM.

Historically, universities have had a strong social contract with society; higher education as a public good. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone says seismic shifts have occurred with higher education over the last decade. He talks about the value of higher education and the challenges of predicting the future needs of students. Mone also discusses a $1 million gift that was made to support the athletic program at UWM.

There are many reasons to get a college degree, but in the end, finding a job is one of the biggest payoffs from the major investment students and their families make. So what's the secret to getting hired after spending several years preparing for a career? It's a question thousands of students ask when they walk into UWM's Career Planning and Resource Center. Jean Salzer is the Center's director and our guest on this edition of UWM Today .

This year UW-Milwaukee is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Each month, as part of our effort to showcase the many ways in which UWM impacts our community, we are profiling one of the university’s schools and colleges. On this edition of UWM Today , we look at the Peck School of the Arts. Peck is the only school of the arts in the entire University of Wisconsin System. With programs in Art and Design, Theater, Dance, Music and Film, UWM’s School of the Arts has educated many of the thousands of

With more than 175,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, the impact of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seen throughout the world. On this edition of UWM Today , meet one UWM graduate who is committed to human and civil rights in one of the most troubled countries on our planet – Afghanistan. Kimberley Motley graduated from UWM with a bachelors and masters degree in Criminal Justice. She went on to get her law degree from Marquette University and then served as a public defender here

The cost of college remains a serious issue for students, parents, campus administrators and legislators as the UW System considers what it could face in the next biennial budget. UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone discusses what he says is the common misconception that the high cost of college is primarily due to administrative bloat. Also, UWM Professor Anne Basting is named a MacArthur Fellow for her groundbreaking work with older adults.

It is with some irony that our topic on this edition of UWM Today – the university’s weekly RADIO program – is about hearing. Hearing not only the many great shows on WUWM, but hearing in general. It is estimated that about one in every five Americans have some degree of hearing loss. And by the time you reach the age of 65, one out of three people has a problem with their hearing. But there are steps you can take to address your hearing problems and two UWM experts, Tricia Chirrillo and Heather