It was just one off-hand comment, but it changed the course of Katie Visserβs life forever. β(Associate professor of English) Valerie Laken was my committee chair, and I was going through the thesis project process at 51ΑΤΖζ,β Visser said. βShe …
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 …
Arleth Nelson graduated from 51ΑΤΖζ in May of 2023 after majoring in International studies. Then she got to work. Nelson is a volunteer with the Peace Corps, an organization run by the U.S. government that places volunteers around the globe …
If you want to understand someoneβs overall health, try shaking their hand. It might seem strange, but research has shown that the strength of a personβs grip is a good indicator of many aspects of their well-being, from bone density …
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 canβt wait until next season to see your favorite team, you can always call up …
UW-Milwaukee economics alum Isaiah Ness (β22, BA) was just named one of Wisconsinβs 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 …
Itβs not every day that students stop and help a complete stranger on 51ΑΤΖζβs campus. But thatβs what happened Oct. 1 when Kari Pink, 51ΑΤΖζ executive communications officer, fell on an uneven sidewalk along Hartford Avenue. βI knew right away …
Itβs the most wonderful time of the year β 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 …
In the Pacific northwest, salmon is king. The animals are a staple of Washington Stateβs economy, and theyβre culturally and economically important to the stateβs tribes as well. Thatβs not to mention their vital role in the ecosystem. So, when …
The Milwaukee Bucks had a slow start to the season, but the team came roaring back to clinch the NBA Cup in December. But great playing is only part of the equation when it comes to making games a memorable …
More than 50 years ago, a 51ΑΤΖζ student named John Torres met a professor who gave him the confidence to believe in himself and pursue his dream of being a journalist. Torres and dozens of other alumni responded to an …
From the depths of the sea to center stage, a 51ΑΤΖζ alumnus made his world premiere in November. Kyle Battle (β19, BA Economics and English) is the writer of βThe Dead Memoirs,β a musical hip-hopera based on the novel The …
Anibal Boscoboinik became Inventor of the Year almost by accident. βWhat we do is fundamental science; it is not supposed to be applied,β Boscoboinik explained. βBut there was something that we found by accident that turned out could have lots …
How do you travel internationally, learn a new language, make lifelong friends, and broaden your cultural horizons, all on a studentβs budget? One answer is scholarships. Just ask Keizan Sato. Sato, a 51ΑΤΖζ student double-majoring in computer engineering and Japanese, …
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, but it can also be a βblack boxβ 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 …
