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Happy Holidays!
MATC Campuses closed for Holiday Break: In-person registration to resume January 2
A holiday celebration in Little Stormers Village at the Downtown Campus on December 17, 2024.
Little Stormers Village celebrates the holidays
Excitement abounds for students receiving their diplomas at MATC's GED/HSED ceremony on December 17.
Nearly 300 students receive their GED/HSED diplomas at MATC ceremony
Baking and Pastry students' gingerbread houses on display at the Milwaukee Public Market. December 11, 2024.
MATC’s Parade of Gingerbread Houses competition
Graphic provided by the Wisconsin Lottery
Winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket sold in Milwaukee
#3 Sophomore Outside Hitter/Defense Specialist Sam Seihr puts the ball back in play against Harford Community College in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. November 20,2024.
MATC Women’s Volleyball first-ever play in NJCAA Division II National Tournament
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
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2
Kung Fu Critters, Ready, Fight 1 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 1
Children of the Encouraging Hearts and Minds Daycare watching Frosty the Snowman, a Christmas classic for children.
Christmas movie recommendations: HO,HO,HO!
Graphic created by Emma Turk
What can come with the holidays: Pondering Poetry
American Idol Season 22 Runner-Up Will Moseley's "Everything but Me" is set to be released on December 6, 2024. This cover art is by Nick Sarpa.
2024 American Idol Star Will Moseley coming to Milwaukee
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 5 (Scary Films)
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2
Kung Fu Critters, Ready, Fight 1 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 1
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
Eggnog is considered a dessert by some and a drink by others. Whatever you consider it, many people think it’s delicious.
Holiday food traditions: What’s your favorite dish?
Advanced cosmetology graduates Renaiya Echols and Anasia Berry do a final walk with their model for their “Candy Land Christmas” theme for MATC’s The Edge: A Beauty Showcase. December 11,2024.
Creativity on display: MATC’s The Edge: A Beauty Showcase
Hmong New Year Celebration
Hmong New Year Celebration
Name: April Thomas, Program: Nursing, I’m thankful for “being a survivor.”
What MATC students are thankful for
We’re thankful for our readers, like Taina Vazquez.
Thankful for students and staff who read the MATC Times!
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
MATC Times Writer Faith Jenkins has money on his mind.
Quick tips to save your money
Students stand in line to register for classes.
Now is the time to ‘Get your stuff together’ for registration
Graphic created by Warren Murphy, Times Managing Editor
100,000 people die from diabetes in the U.S. every year, but progress has been made
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
A group photo with Olaf at the Oak Creek campus on December 7, 2024
Festive, family-friendly winter celebration at MATC’s Oak Creek campus
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
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
Baking and Pastry students' gingerbread houses on display at the Milwaukee Public Market. December 11, 2024.
MATC’s Parade of Gingerbread Houses competition
A new look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry in S215!
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
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
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Christmas traditions: Super Mario Galaxy and facing the oblivian
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
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