Brian Thompson

Art, architecture and manufacturing intersect with new Milwaukee sculpture

Madison-based Vendura Industries collaborates with architects and schools to produce ‘Wall-E’ sculpture on display at 3rd Street Market Hall in downtown Milwaukee

UWM Embraces Entrepreneurship

The university wants to be the hub of start-up activity for the region.

UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and Welcome Center open May 8

The two-story campus facility, at the corner of Kenwood Boulevard and Maryland Avenue, serves as both UWM’s public “front door” and a new address for transforming the region’s economy.

Former scholarship recipient gives UWM $2 million

Avi Shaked, along with his wife, Babs Waldman, MD, has given the university $2 million for scholarships.

UWM receives state grant to support entrepreneurship

The UWM Research Foundation is one of 11 Wisconsin organizations receiving grants under WEDC’s new Entrepreneurship Support pilot program.

Herzfeld Foundation gives UWM $1.5 million for innovation, research

The Herzfeld Foundation awards grants in the areas of arts and culture, education, arts education, and civic improvements.

UWM Grad Jerry Jendusa Gives $1 Million for Entrepreneurship

Jendusa’s gift will support an entrepreneur-in-residence program, allowing students to learn from individuals who have successfully started their own companies.

Kelben Foundation gives $5 million to UWM for faculty, scholarships and entrepreneurship

The gift will also create an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in early childhood education at the School of Education.

Creative Alliance Milwaukee and Innovation in Milwaukee Announce Conference Content for Inaugural “Walk the Talk” Conference

October 7, 2015 8:00 a.m.-­‐5:30 p.m.

Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship aims to complement Milwaukee startup community

Milwaukee universities team up to boost startups from research

Milwaukee joins National Innovation Network through grant

The Growth of UWM Research Foundation

It's processed 41 patents in last nine years. But state funding cuts could endanger its growth.