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MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz speaks to newly naturalized U.S. citizens, their family and friends during a celebration at Walker's Square.
New U.S. citizens celebrate at MATC’s Educational Center at Walker’s Square
Plenty of snacks for students at the new convenience store on the third floor of the S Building at the Downtown Campus
MATC’s Downtown Convenience Store opens Monday
MATC Times staff members received two Pinnacle Awards at the Fall National College Media Association Convention. Both Honorable Mention awards were in the Design category. They were given at the convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 2024. Pictured from left to right are: Crystal Williams (sports writer), Barb Volbrecht (Times advisor), Emma Turk (graphic designer), Zanaia Joshua (Editor-in-Chief), Warren Murphy (managing editor)and Cierra Pleshette (photography editor). Not pictured: Erik Martinez who was attending a CMA session.
MATC Times staff receive national college media awards
MATC President Dr.Anthony Cruz photo, which accompanied his email.
MATC President responds to Journal Sentinel discrimination article
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Headlines & High Fives: We’re Award Nominees!
Outside Hitter #3 Sam Seihr waiting on a serve.
Two Stormers Women’s Volleyball players named NJCAA All-Region Second Team
Sophomore Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker #12 Paige Siehr celebrating after scoring a point against Harper College on October 10, 2024.
Women’s Volleyball: First appearance in national tournament
Freshman Guard/Forward #15 Arlinda Roundtree shooting a three pointer in a scrimmage game against Mt. Mary University on October 30.
Check out these photos from a Stormers Women’s Basketball Scrimmage
Coach Sarah Sweeney is currently working as assistant coach for the Stormers Women's Soccer team. This photo was Provided by MATC's Athletics Department.
From pro athlete to college coach
Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Randy Casey pulls Brionne Williams aside during a free-throw to talk during a 94-73 win over Bryant and Stratton College on February 13, 2024.
Starting the season with a slam dunk!
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Best Thanksgiving Movies
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
This is Mavka (Ukrainian: Мавка) a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore.
Mavka: Soul of the Forest
Reni Brown's illustration of the creepy stairs in her grandmother's home.
Grandma’s Story
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The time of year
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 5 (Scary Films)
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of sumer tips
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
MATC Times Writer Abe Johnson shared this photo of a traditional Liberian dish his mother makes during the holidays. The food on the left is called acheke; the fried rice on the top left has its own spin on it. The food at the top right is called meat pie and spaghetti is on the bottom right.
Keeping Western Africa traditions at Thanksgiving meal
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
That new Madden, am I right?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations at El Conquistador resort on November 2, 2021 as MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez and his family celebrated his grandmother.
The Day of the Dead
Lourdes Camacho (front) and Gilbert Luis Vazquez (back) Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) memorial at El Conquistador resort. Camacho is the grandmother of MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez. Mexican Coke, a beloved drink, sits beside her photo.
My family’s Day of the Dead
Milwaukee Fire Lieutenant John Zaworski
Igniting Awareness: How First Responders keep us safe
M-Cubed participants (from left to right) Noah Barry-Kessler, Paul Maynard, Jonathan Evans, Zyair Buckner
M-Cubed: Bridging futures, forging paths
The Fiserv was packed at Sunday's Commencement with MATC students, family and friends.
Congratulations Class of 2024
Excited MATC Nursing students pose for a photo.
Celebration and smiles as students prepare to enter the nursing profession
Dr. Vicki J. Martin and MATC student Gabrielle Armon-Wickers at the MATC Foundation’s BluTender event, a March 2024 fundraiser at the Pfister to support the MATC Promise scholarship. Photo courtesy of MATC Photographer/ Videographer Tim Evans.
MATC’s President prepares for her next chapter: retirement
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Graduation poem: Vibe to life
The entrance to the McKinley Health Center
Highlighting FREE Healthcare Resources for students     
AI generated graphic as directed by Zanaia Joshua
Domestic Violence Awareness: Every minute, an average of 20 people are abused
Iceola Momon, a cancer survivor of 17 years, celebrates her 80th birthday in November.
What Is Breast Cancer?
MATC Employee Ombuds
MATC’s Ombudsperson is Yolanda Hodges. Her office is located in M358. Ombuds Day was celebrated in October.
Think of the student Ombuds Office like your college GPA
Graphic provided by MATC Student Life
Fall Bash: West Allis Campus
Costume Contest
Costume Contest
Black Voters Matter Event at MATC
The Black Voters Matter Tour
BSU's October Events
BSU’s October Events
A view of the stage at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night event.
Light the Night
Graphic from MATC's The Week Ahead electronic newsletter
Fall Career Fair: Oak Creek Campus
A new Career Closet will be filled with professional clothing that MATC students can wear to interviews. The new space is part of the updates to the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at the Downtown Campus.
Student Career Closet: Opening soon
Image provided by the CareerHub
Career Corner: Navigating ‘transfer in’ options at MATC
There are many networking opportunities at MATC. This is an Employer Appreciation Breakfast for M-Cubed, a partnership with MPS, MATC and UWM. The event was held to thank employers and organizations for creating work-based learning experiences for students in Milwaukee.
Career Corner: The importance of building career connections both now and in the future
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Planning for a career-ready semester
AI generated graphic as directed by Zanaia Joshua
Domestic Violence Awareness: Every minute, an average of 20 people are abused
Zombie Bites
Zombie Bites
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.
Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health
An MATC student squeezes a stress ball to relieve some of his stress.
Stress management tips
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
New look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry!
Downtown Food Pantry revamped and restocked
Renovations continue in the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at MATC's Downtown Campus.
The SRC (Student Resource Center): A lifeline for students
Monique, a Culinary Arts student drizzles frosting over cherry-filled donuts.
Culinary Arts students serve Downtown Food Pantry guests
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
A shared kitchen area outside of rooms at Westown Green apartments
Westown Green needs to reconsider housing criteria
Students watch a Conflict Resolution presentation conducted by MATC Student Ombudsperson Yolanda Hodges.
Westown Green: Some love it, some loath it
MATC student move-in day
MATC student move-in day
On Campus Housing
Student Legal Clinic
Don’t rent trouble
Secretary for DSA, Jenna Miles (r) speaks as MATC leaders listen. From left to right: Director of Student Life, Erich Zeimantz; Chief Marketing Officer, Tony Tagliavia; Director of Public Safety, Aisha Barkow.
We are all responsible for Public Safety
Graphic by Emma Turk
Campus Connections: Don’t be afraid to join a student group
Graphic created by Warren Murphy.
Elections are exhausting
Laptops are boxed up and stacked in the FASTFund Office in Founders Hall.
Lack of technology can be scary
A shared kitchen area outside of rooms at Westown Green apartments
Westown Green needs to reconsider housing criteria
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MATC Times
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MATC Times

Johnny Craig Resigns

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019
The Black Cat Alley was inspired by MATC Animation instructor Tim Decker.

Fall Experiment brings art, music, technology, film together

by Shane Potter, Times Photographer
October 31, 2018
Steve Herrow, vice president and education director of ADAMM; Dr. Vicki J. Martin, MATC president; Tom Hurvis, Chairman of Old World Industries; Peter Feigen, Milwaukee Bucks president; and Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor; gather after MATC receives $3 million grant. The grant is going to expand the automotive programs and create the Al Hurvis/Peak Transportation Center at MATC. This is the largest private gift in the school’s history.

Challenge grant of $3 million sets record as largest ever

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
March 31, 2017
Staff and students from MATC, MPS and UWM display unity and purpose by combining efforts through a service learning project for United Way.

New initiative strives for seamless education

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 15, 2016
This 2015 Ford Taurus alternative fueled Green Vehicle was on display at the downtown MATC campus. The vehicle was brought in by one of the event’s major sponsors, the American Lung Association in Wisconsin.

Graduate exhibits at 12th Annual Green Vehicle Showcase

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2015
Dr. Richard A. Busalacchi, the associate dean for the Hospitality programs, stands near the main entrance of the 6th Street Bakery, located at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus.

MATC grad to dean while manifesting dream

by Teresa Rae Butler, Times Downtown Campus Editor
April 21, 2015
MATC welcomed award-winning author and poet Jimmy Santiago Baca to the Downtown Milwaukee Campus for two student writing workshops, a presentation open to the public in Cooley Auditorium and a book signing. The MATC Foundation Inc. was one of the event’s sponsors.

Author, poet Baca shares stories old and new

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015
A point-of-view representation of the field of vision a student with a vision impairment would experience.

Student Accommodations Services is here to help

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
Federal loan checks to be cut in half, sent twice

Federal loan checks to be cut in half, sent twice

by Edgar Davis, Times Staff Reporter
February 28, 2015
Dr. Wilma L. Bonaparte is the vice president for MATC’s Mequon Campus and received a Children’s Excellence Legacy Award for Community Service from the Milwaukee Affiliate Black Child Development Institute.

Mequon VP’s leadership qualities recognized

by LeShone Hosea Jackson, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
Ramon Gonzalez-Arias, Automotive Maintenance Technician program, fixes a car as part of his automotive class.

Vehicle repair requests taken during winter season

by Teresa Rae Butler, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
Langston Alexandra, Temper, and Claybo are winners of the first Hip-Hop Club talent show put on by Wanda Nash, vice-president, and Daniel Klein, president.

Hip-Hop Club talent show performance

by LeShone Hosea Jackson, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
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