Business & World Affairs Archives - 51ÁÔÆæ REPORT /news/section/business-world-affairs/ News from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:55:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Art education alum recognized nationally for impact in skilled trades education /news/art-education-alum-recognized-nationally-for-impact-in-skilled-trades-education/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:26:21 +0000 /news/?p=150866 Mike Driscoll, a Peck School of the Arts alum and teacher at Bay View High School, has been named one of five national recipients of the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

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]]> Family tragedy spurs 51ÁÔÆæ alum in work to save lives with AI /news/family-tragedy-spurs-uwm-alum-in-work-to-save-lives-with-ai/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:01:06 +0000 /news/?p=146066 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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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ opens Stritch Family Literacy Center to support local youth reading and writing skills /news/uwm-opens-stritch-family-literacy-center-to-support-local-youth-reading-and-writing-skills-2/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:26:47 +0000 /news/?p=152879 The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. 51ÁÔÆæ is picking up the program, which was previously housed at Cardinal Stritch University.

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]]> Highlighting 51ÁÔÆæ alumni-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday /news/highlighting-uwm-alumni-owned-businesses-on-small-business-saturday/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:55:47 +0000 /news/?p=151382 This is a good chance to consider spending at local businesses rather than big-box retailers. Better yet, why not support businesses owned by 51ÁÔÆæ alumni? Here are a few to consider.

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]]> 51ÁÔÆæ alum changes the game, one ASL broadcast at a time /news/uwm-alum-changes-the-game-one-asl-broadcast-at-a-time/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:42:31 +0000 /news/?p=145973 Inspired by Packers games with his Deaf father, Brice Christianson eventually founded a company that pairs American Sign Language with live sports coverage.

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]]> ‘Bunch of jerks’: Research shows how brands can benefit from reclaiming insults /news/bunch-of-jerks-research-shows-how-brands-can-benefit-from-reclaiming-insults/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:23:49 +0000 /news/?p=147550 Companies usually ignore or try to refute criticism. But often, there's a better way to respond, 51ÁÔÆæ researcher Katherine Du found.

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]]> Undergrad students study AI outsourcing and what it means for human jobs /news/undergrad-students-study-ai-outsourcing-and-what-it-means-for-human-jobs/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:50:24 +0000 /news/?p=145666 Businesses are increasingly turning to AI outsourcing to increase productivity. Gaurav Sachdeva and Gaurav Saluja are finding that the effects are not always what we might expect.

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]]> New dual-degree program equips grads for high-demand health care leadership roles /news/new-dual-degree-program-equips-grads-for-high-demand-health-care-leadership-roles/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:57:16 +0000 /news/?p=146562 The new program – Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration – is a joint effort by the College of Health Professions & Sciences and the Lubar College of Business.

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]]> Sociology alum brings sustainability to the vineyard /news/sociology-alum-brings-sustainability-to-the-vineyard/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:07:10 +0000 /news/?p=145657 Meghan Murphy parlayed her degree into her dream job, overseeing Gundlach Bundschu Winery’s fields in California, ensuring that the operation is environmentally sound for generations to come.

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]]> Public event showcases student design concepts for a reimagined I-794 spur /news/public-event-showcases-student-design-concepts-for-a-reimagined-i-794-spur-2/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:45:23 +0000 /news/?p=144331 Architecture and Urban Planning students from 51ÁÔÆæ explored the long-term potential of the possible removal of the I-794 highway spur through downtown Milwaukee.

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