{"id":12,"date":"2022-12-06T04:29:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T10:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/template\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:23:40","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-bottom\" id=\"h-welcome\">Welcome!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a community-driven partnership founded in 2015, M\u00b3 (pronounced M-Cubed) connects<br>Milwaukee&#8217;s youth to clear pathways for higher education. Through collaboration across Milwaukee Public School (MPS), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51ÁÔÆæ), we ensure seamless transitions from high school to college with dual enrollment, immersive campus visits, work-based learning, and guidance on financial aid and applications. This partnership builds bridges that support and empower students at every step along their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more information, contact us at<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"mailto:M-Cubed@uwm.edu\">M-Cubed@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accolades\">Accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, we were honored to be recognized by the highly respected Wisconsin Policy Forum with its annual award for Intergovernmental Cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Intergovernmental Cooperation Award\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u7be1iRYp5k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Mission<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00b3 seeks to transform the future of Milwaukee through education. Through collaboration and coordination, MPS, MATC, and 51ÁÔÆæ will increase the retention, graduation and career success of our students and provide a prepared workforce and citizenry for the Wisconsin economy. M\u00b3 also will provide the education and resources to help drive an entrepreneurial mindset for all students to increase choices and opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a partnership among public institutions serving diverse populations, M\u00b3 strives to lift up individuals, improve the community and build the region\u2019s diverse workforce pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Vision<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>The creation of a comprehensive, quality public education network that lifts our city and nurtures our students as they develop into the critical thinkers, strong leaders and innovators who will help Milwaukee thrive for decades to come. We will transform the way we educate students and make it easier for students to transition between our institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">History<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n\n\n\n<p>Providing a quality education to as many Milwaukeeans as possible is a key to unlocking Milwaukee\u2019s potential and driving economic growth and prosperity in the region. Providing access to a high-quality education, ensures the people in our community are prepared for good-paying jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milwaukee\u2019s three largest public educators \u2014 Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee \u2014 have partnered to be key change agents by forming M\u00b3. The name reflects the exponential collaboration and leveraging of our three institutions to produce greater student success and career preparedness. The three partners share an important joint goal: To serve urban populations with an open access mission and philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in the spring of 2015 and publicly launched in January 2017, M\u00b3 is dedicated to achieving student success in Milwaukee, from kindergarten through college. MATC President Anthony Cruz, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and 51ÁÔÆæ Chancellor Thomas Gibson are the executive sponsors of the initiative and believe that marshaling the resources of their institutions can make a dramatic, positive impact on the greater Milwaukee community.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-25\" style=\"max-width: 450px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slider\" data-height=\"530\" data-width=\"450\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-26 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-12-22 12:32:00\" data-filename=\"1-424x500.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2016\/12\/1-424x500.jpg\" height=\"530\" width=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25 slide-26 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-28 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-12-22 12:32:01\" data-filename=\"3-424x500.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2016\/12\/3-424x500.jpg\" height=\"530\" width=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25 slide-28 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-29 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-12-22 12:32:02\" data-filename=\"4-424x500.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2016\/12\/4-424x500.jpg\" height=\"530\" width=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25 slide-29 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-12-22 12:32:03\" data-filename=\"5-424x500.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2016\/12\/5-424x500.jpg\" height=\"530\" width=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25 slide-30 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2016-12-22 12:32:03\" data-filename=\"6-424x500.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2016\/12\/6-424x500.jpg\" height=\"530\" width=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25 slide-31 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-bottom\" id=\"h-2025-impact-report\">2025 Impact Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Milwaukee, students are discovering what\u2019s possible for their futures by touring colleges, earning college credits, and connecting with mentors. In 2024\u201325, more than <strong>1,900 high school students joined college tours<\/strong>; <strong>2,000 earned college credit<\/strong>; and <strong>more than 1,100 met local employers<\/strong> <strong>ready to hire<\/strong>. At the same time, 300 educators united to align learning from classroom to career, and families strengthened their roles as partners in their children\u2019s success. Guided by two goals \u2014 <strong>Connecting Learning to Career Pathways<\/strong> and <strong>Supporting Transitions<\/strong> \u2014 M-Cubed continues to make these steps seamless, helping every student move forward with purpose, confidence, and support. The report linked below shares the stories, outcomes, and partnerships behind these numbers. Each one is a bridge helping Milwaukee\u2019s students move confidently toward their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/m-cubed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/427\/2025\/12\/2025-M-Cubed-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download the full 2025 Impact Report (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-bottom\" id=\"h-newsletter\">Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-m\u00b3-updates\">Sign up for M\u00b3 updates!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Begin Constant Contact Inline Form Code -->\n<div class=\"ctct-inline-form\" data-form-id=\"dd67806a-2338-4e09-b419-6ff000c57810\"><\/div>\n<h6><!-- End Constant Contact Inline Form Code --><span style=\"color: #999999\">This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/terms\">Terms of Service<\/a> apply.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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