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Letters & Science graduates honored at 51ΑΤΖζ Alumni Awards

Every year, the UW-Milwaukee Alumni Association recognizes a handful of graduates who have impacted their community through their work or volunteer efforts. We are proud that several Letters & Science alumni were chosen as award winners this year. The awardees …

Student data scientist studies health via grip strength

If you want to understand someone’s overall health, try shaking their hand. It might seem strange, but research has shown that the strength of a person’s grip is a good indicator of many aspects of their well-being, from bone density …

This alum belongs in the (Green Bay Packers) Hall of Fame

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and sadly, the Green Bay Packers will not be playing in it this year. But if you can’t wait until next season to see your favorite team, you can always call up …

51ΑΤΖζ alum redefines success with his renewable energy company

UW-Milwaukee economics alum Isaiah Ness (’22, BA) was just named one of Wisconsin’s 40 Most Influential Black Leaders by Madison365. He is the founder and CEO of Sun Bear Industries, a consulting company that assists Wisconsin tribes with achieving energy …

L&S students help staff member in need

It’s not every day that students stop and help a complete stranger on 51ΑΤΖζ’s campus. But that’s what happened Oct. 1 when Kari Pink, 51ΑΤΖζ executive communications officer, fell on an uneven sidewalk along Hartford Avenue. β€œI knew right away …

Happy 51ΑΤΖζ graduation!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – graduation! More than 1,700 students graduated from 51ΑΤΖζ this fall, many walking across the stage at the 51ΑΤΖζ Panther Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 amid the cheers from family, friends, faculty …

51ΑΤΖζ biology graduate works with NOAA to restore salmon habitats

In the Pacific northwest, salmon is king. The animals are a staple of Washington State’s economy, and they’re culturally and economically important to the state’s tribes as well. That’s not to mention their vital role in the ecosystem. So, when …

51ΑΤΖζ alum debuts new musical

From the depths of the sea to center stage, a 51ΑΤΖζ alumnus made his world premiere in November. Kyle Battle (’19, BA Economics and English) is the writer of β€œThe Dead Memoirs,” a musical hip-hopera based on the novel The …

Study abroad reconnects 51ΑΤΖζ student with his family roots

How do you travel internationally, learn a new language, make lifelong friends, and broaden your cultural horizons, all on a student’s budget? One answer is scholarships. Just ask Keizan Sato. Sato, a 51ΑΤΖζ student double-majoring in computer engineering and Japanese, …

PhD researcher tackles AI through linguistics in Japan

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, but it can also be a β€œblack box” of sorts. What data does AI use to generate its content? What algorithms does it rely on? Much of that information is unavailable to the humans …