From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51ÁÔÆæ public health student finds his purpose
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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51ÁÔÆæ physics student researches the cosmos
International student Pratyusava Baral was drawn to 51ÁÔÆæ to work with astronomers who helped detect gravitational waves.
51ÁÔÆæ Libraries provide pathways for academic achievement
Elizabeth Rhinehart was always a library kid. It was public libraries where her appreciation for librarianship first blossomed, but it’s the 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries that have provided the pathways for building her career.
Graduate programs at 51ÁÔÆæ score high in 2026 U.S. News rankings
The university’s library and information studies program ranked No. 13 in the country, while 51ÁÔÆæ’s occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work programs ranked among the top 25%.
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
A lifelong love of words brings 51ÁÔÆæ professor back to Milwaukee
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.
Art education alum recognized nationally for impact in skilled trades education
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.
This anthropology alum’s work is (literally) child’s play
Cassie Coffey oversees a team of over 50 employees whose primary job is to facilitate joyful play experiences and open-ended learning with the DuPage Children’s Museum’s tiny guests and their families.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher reconstructs ancient landscapes from the Midwest to Mars
Libby Ives earned her PhD in geosciences at 51ÁÔÆæ. Now she studies ancient landscapes to uncover new insights about a planet’s environment.
Family tragedy spurs 51ÁÔÆæ alum in work to save lives with AI
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, Deepak Arora developed an AI-powered safety device to warn caregivers about potential accidents.