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Meet Antonia Anderson! She’s the founder and curator of the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum. Antonia works for Milwaukee Public Schools and believes that hip hop can help children improve their critical thinking and writing skills, and become more productive in the community.
Strong Milwaukee Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Two of MATCs Student Leaders
Student Spotlight: Two leaders worth appreciating
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
MATC Alumnae Stardá Kelly
Stardá Kelly’s remarkable recovery
A He Do Yoga session.
Bend don’t break: “He Do Yoga”
Winter Commencement 2023
Congratulations December Graduates!
Walter Lanier is just one of many who have left or retired from the college in the past five months. He is now the President and CEO of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM). Lanier, shown here with his wife Nichole at Progressive Baptist Church where he serves as the pastor. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Officer Richard Coppage on duty helping a student navigate the campus. Public Safety Officers like Coppage, will soon carry tasers and wear body cameras for additional protection while on patrol at each campus location. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – 2022 Spring Graduation Issue
MATCs Director of Public Safety, Aisha Barkow, provides six tips that may help you avoid becoming a victim of auto theft. Nearly 2,500 cars have been stolen in the City so far this year. Last month Milwaukee Police Department Captain James Campbell referred to the increase in automobile break-ins and thefts as an epidemic. Car brands Kia and Hyundai continue to be the car of choice for thieves, however, Barkows theft preventive tips are aimed at helping all car owners. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Thirteen artists were selected for the Colleges 2022 Community Arts Collection including photography instructor John Glembin. His proposal for the collection consists of creating photographs of his students using the wet-plate collodion process. A technique created in 1851 that requires the use of chemicals, glass plates and a darkroom. The works of all artists selected for 2022 will be unveiled in the Fall. Read more about Glembin and the other artists selected for the Community Arts Collection in the upcoming print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Chloe Sodowski celebrates a win of 9-8 with teammates in the first game against Blue Knights at the Oak Creek field, April 13, 2024.
Stormers Softball doubleheader weekend wins
Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers’ Home Opener win
Justin Schnell at the mound for the Stormers Baseball Team.
Stormers Baseball: A sure sign of spring
Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with two game highs in the March 20 National Quarterfinals game against Ellsworth. He had 31 points and 17 rebounds. (This photo was taken by Juan Carlos Wood at a previous game.)
Men’s Basketball falls in National Quarterfinals vs. Ellsworth
MATC Stormers take on Iowa Lakes community college
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to plant flowers and clean up trash on Earth Day at MATCs Walkers Square.
Celebrating Earth Day at Walker’s Square
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
A glimpse of Senior Signing Day in MATCs Cooley Auditorium where high school seniors filled the tables on stage and signed their letters of intent (LOI) to attend MATC in the Fall of 2024. Students went onto the stage based on the Pathway they intend on enrolling in.
MATC hosts Senior Signing Day
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The newly titled District Student Association wants YOU!
District Student Government Association (DSGA) Lt. Governor Elizabeth (Lizzy) Calixto is stationed by the Second Floor Bridge at the Downtown Campus to raise awareness of a student vote this week to amend the DSGA constitution.
DSGA amending its constitution 
Art in Bloom Fashion Show at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Art in Bloom: A time to end hibernation and blossom
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
The jig is up
The jig is up
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
David Gray searches for books MATC students will enjoy reading.
The Book Corner
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
Stiff McGouly shares his advice for dating.
Stiff McGouly’s Dating Advice
Kung Fu Kritters, Issue 7, Part 4
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7
Brittany Sterling is a legally blind student who attends MATC. She is in her first year here and pursuing an associate degree in Business Management. She plans to eventually transfer to a four-year institution to get a degree in Accounting.
Be mindful of students with disabilities
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am...
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am…
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Colorful powwow regalia is seen during the Grand Entry at a powwow on the Menominee Reservation two years ago. The dancer’s powwow outfit reflects their lives, interests and family background.
Native American Heritage Month
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
The Food Pantry offers students healthy choices like these bags of vegetables.
Nutrition mixed with chaos
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
This graphic was used with permission from Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative.
Cancer, the leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Graphic provided by Student Life
Family Fun Zoo Day
Photo courtesy of MATCs BSU
MATC Prom 2024
Graphic provided by MATC
Celebrate Cesar Chavez’s legacy on Tuesday, April 9
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
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
Meet three of the friendly CareerHub Ambassadors: Wilmer Valderrama, Kara Sternlieb and Victor Lo
Career Corner: New Year! New Career!
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner Question: Once I’m offered a job, what questions should I ask before accepting it?
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Preparing for an Interview
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Two people sit at a booth with big breakfast plates. One person has only eaten a little bit of her food. Photo courtesy of student photographer GKV.
One death every 52 minutes is due to an eating disorder
A woman is being watched while she walks her dog in a wooded area.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
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
Graphic provided by Student Life
Spring Semester Kick-Off – FREE Food at Mequon Campus
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Weight loss medications
The Food Pantry is located inside the Student Resource Center, S215.
Pantry helping to tackle food insecurity
MATC student move-in day
MATC student move-in day
On Campus Housing
Student Legal Clinic
Don’t rent trouble
Student Legal Clinic
If looking to rent but don’t have money for the deposit, here is some help
Student Legal Clinic
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MATC music student Jordin Baas is feeling the groove at Rock the Hunger VIII on May 7.

Local bands Rock the Hunger

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
July 2, 2015
Shaun Hoekman (L) and Leila Kane are this year’s Downtown Milwaukee campus Grand Ball king and queen. They were both sponsored by the Biotechnology Network Club.

Grand Ball to the rescue!

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
May 11, 2015
Jamie Garris, Educational Assistance, works with MATC students in learning about the human body in the tutoring center on March 25.

Better now than never: Academic Support Centers open to help

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
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

New Fashion Club at Oak Creek hits the runway

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015

Transfer Days introduce students to schools

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015
Smith’s ‘Focus’ requires focus from audience

Smith’s ‘Focus’ requires focus from audience

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2015
Jack and Gary London from the graphic novel become Harry Hart (Colin Firth, left) and Gary Unwin (Taaron Egerton) in the movie. (Jaap Buitendijk/Twentieth Century Fox Film)

‘Kingsman’ is a flashy and violent thrill ride

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 9, 2015
Early Childhood Education student Nimo Abdi (L) receives tutoring help from Educational Assistant Elizabeth Miller at the Office of Bilingual Education in M224 at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

Bilingual Education office assists navigating language barriers

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 9, 2015
Taki S. Raton, a professor at Springfield College in Chicago, spoke at the Downtown Milwaukee campus on Feb. 25 about presence, invention, and civilization in black history.

Raton pushes black culture forward by visiting the past

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
March 9, 2015
This is MATC’s entry for the NARI interior design contest.

Show offs! Interior Design program students compete at annual event

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
February 28, 2015
Jimmy (Kevin Hart), right, with Doug (Josh Gad) in Screen Gems’ “The Wedding Ringer.” (Matt Kennedy/Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)

Bells of laughter ring out in Hart’s latest

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
February 12, 2015
Students showcase their gaming creations at globalgamejam.org.

Global Game Jam takes the party international

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
February 11, 2015
Yelawolf performs live at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, Dec. 2.

Yelawolf brings it

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
Ngaolah Lee, Baking and Pastry Arts program, putting the finishing touches on her house.

Gingerbread masterpieces!

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
Yelawolf prepares to share his “Love Story” with Milwaukee

Yelawolf prepares to share his “Love Story” with Milwaukee

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
November 26, 2014
Should there be a limit on how far back educational institutions can consider your past academic performance?

Should there be a limit on how far back educational institutions can consider your past academic performance?

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
November 19, 2014
Bassist Tim Nordwind from Ok Go gets the crowd going at a recent concert at Turner Hall Ballroom. Nordwind was inspired by his grandfather.

OK Go brings unique brand of fun to Turner Hall

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
November 14, 2014
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