UWM Today

Fake news. It’s a label that’s tossed about on a daily basis. Fake news can be used as a way of questioning legitimate reporting when the facts don’t align with someone’s political position. President Trump does so regularly. Or it can describe the disinformation campaign countries like Russia are engaged in to undermine our election system. On this edition of UWM Today , we’re putting a spotlight on fake news — not just in America, but in countries around the world. Joining us in the studio is

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone discusses the momentum that the university is building in the community, including partnerships with area businesses, the successful fundraising campaign, and a positive budget for 2019-2021. He also discusses higher education headwinds, including enrollment projections, the achievement gap, and demographics.

One of the miracles of manufacturing new products today is the use of nanomaterials — extremely small substances. Think of a piece of paper you’re holding in your hands. Look at the edge of the paper and imagine something 100,000 times smaller. Nanomaterials are found in all kinds of products we every day, things like sunscreen, car paint, and clothing. While the tiny particles have dramatically improved the performance of many products, there’s a downside: Scientists are finding that

If you’re a parent who relies on a day care center, the last thing you want to hear is that the air quality in those centers may be making your child sick. Yet that may be happening here in Milwaukee. Research shows some day care centers, which are supposed to be protecting our kids, may be using chemicals that are triggering serious asthma attacks in youngsters. Here to talk about the problem on this edition of UWM Today is Anne Dressel, assistant professor in UWM’s College of Nursing.

Advertising is everywhere online. Ads for everything: new cars, clothing, movies, food stores, banks. You name it and you’ll find someone trying to sell you something every step of the way. Although they may be ubiquitous, are all of those online ads effective? On this edition of UWM Today, we meet an expert who studies why and how people engage with online advertising, and maybe most importantly, what makes one of those ads work when others don’t. Joining us in the studio today is Purush

Patricia Borger, vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations joins UWM Chancellor Mark Mone to discuss the wrap up of the university's largest fundraising campaign in the history of the institution. They share how the campaign will assist UWM to better serve students and the community.

Every day we pick up smartphones or open up our laptop and we have a clear picture of how technology has changed and shaped our personal lives, especially in the workplace. What we may not be thinking about is the impact that technology is having on our relationships, including those with our family. On this edition of UWM Today, we are talk with a UWM professor who says our digital lives are now deeply linked to our social experiences. Noelle Chesley is an associate professor of sociology in

This past week was the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock concert. By now you’ve probably seen some of the media coverage of people reminiscing about what took place on that 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. On this edition of UWM Today, we’re taking a different kind of look back — through the eyes of two academics who have some interesting insights of their own on what Woodstock meant to our society then and how the music festival may have shaped the way a lot of us see the world today.

A few years ago, a group of scientists from around the world announced they did something that’s never happened before. They confirmed the existence of gravitational waves, something first predicted by Albert Einstein more than 100 years ago. News of the discovery of gravitational waves sent shock waves throughout the scientific community, including here in Milwaukee where UWM physicists were intimately involved in the groundbreaking research. Today, the discoveries continue with more

If you’re looking to relax and enjoy some entertainment, you might try streaming the latest video offerings from Netflix, Hulu or your local broadcaster and cable company. Despite all of the digital options available, there’s still nothing quite as powerful and moving as a live theatrical production. And Milwaukee is blessed with a wonderful array of theater companies to choose from. On this edition of UWM Today, we are joined by LeRoy Stoner. He’s been part of Milwaukee’s theater scene for