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From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51�� public health student finds his purpose

Alex Orlando — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:37 +0000

Inspired by his time serving as a hospital corpsman, Michael Figueroa Osorio is pursuing his passion for public health at UW-Milwaukee.

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51�� professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims

Alex Orlando — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:24 +0000

Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.

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A lifelong love of words brings 51�� professor back to Milwaukee

Alex Orlando — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:59:04 +0000

Derrick Harriell fell in love with language at a young age. Now, the poet and professor of creative writing shares his passion with future generations.

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Captivated by research, 51�� student pursues career in water quality and safety

Alex Orlando — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:54 +0000

51�� student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.

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The human lens: 51�� alum turns untold stories into award-winning films

Alex Orlando — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:08:48 +0000

Josh Rosenberg fell in love with storytelling at 51��. Now, he makes Oscar-winning short documentaries.

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From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research

Alex Orlando — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:19:30 +0000

Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan's ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.

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51�� researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars

Alex Orlando — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:15:53 +0000

Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at 51��. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet's environment.

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Family tragedy spurs 51�� alum in work to save lives with AI

Alex Orlando — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:01:06 +0000

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, Deepak Arora developed an AI-powered safety device to warn caregivers about potential accidents.

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51�� student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms

Alex Orlando — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:57 +0000

Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51��'s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we're exposed to in our water.

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51�� architecture alum wins awards, builds bridges for Black architects

Alex Orlando — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:32:21 +0000

51�� architecture alum Richie Hands is winning major awards for his work in the field, and he's passing on what he knows to the next generation.

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Waves Stories Archives - 51���� REPORT

From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51���� public health student finds his purpose

51���� professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims

A lifelong love of words brings 51���� professor back to Milwaukee

Captivated by research, 51���� student pursues career in water quality and safety

The human lens: 51���� alum turns untold stories into award-winning films