Zilber College of Public Health

The Brewery Neighborhood Improvement District #1 to host first VinterSköl Musik Fest

First edition winter music festival set in amazing venues across the beautiful, historic Brewery District.

More than 2,100 to receive degrees at UWM graduation Dec. 15

Sen. Taylor Calls for Focus on Violence Prevention

"I’m grateful to see Governor Evers amplify the concerns of the people of this state regarding the issue of gun violence."

Study Finds Link Between Childhood Exposure to Lead and Firearm Violence

The link was so strong that about half of gun violence perpetration and victimization was attributable to blood lead levels ? 5 µg/dL (the current reference level for elevated lead).

UWM’s Zilber School of Public Health Receives $2.5 Million for Scholarships

This brings the Zilber Foundation’s total support for the school to more than $12 million since 2007.

A Milwaukee Focus

According to the Milwaukee Health Department, the primary sources of elevated blood lead levels in children are lead-based paint and leaded household dust, found in buildings built before 1978.

UWM Debuts Coordinated Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work

Priority deadline for fall 2019 applications is Jan. 3, 2019.

Tobacco is marketed more heavily in Milwaukee’s minority neighborhoods study finds

This study is the first to document the trend in Milwaukee.

Sexual assault survivors and their allies call on every candidate running for elected office in Wisconsin to offer public support for the Child Victims Act.

Spokespersons for sexual assault survivors will be outside the Milwaukee Press Club Luncheon Tuesday, May 22nd at 10:30am to answer questions related to the Child Victims Act and recent responses by the Flynn campaign.

UWM’S Zilber School of Public Health attains national accreditation

It is the first accredited school of public health in Wisconsin.

Climate Change Panel Discussion Hosted by Milwaukee Area Science Advocates

MASA to hold Panel Discussion on the Implications of Climate Change on Science Education, Public Health and Sustainability

UWM awarded $2.3 million to study autism/air pollution connection

The researchers will examine genes important in detoxifying chemical exposures and helping protect children’s nervous system as they grow.