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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
Senior Signing Day, April 18, 2024 in MATCs Cooley Auditorium
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 
Chef Paul Bartolotta (L) and local chef and restaurateur Dan Jacobs (R) listen as MATC students ask questions about the profession and what its like to be on Top Chef during their visit to the Downtown Campus at the end of March.
Behind-the-scenes: Top Chef Live
Graphic created by MATC
This week: Register for Summer and Fall 2024
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
MATC students rehearse for their performance on Friday, March 1st, in the C Building Auditorium at 12:30 p.m.
Free concert Friday, C Building Downtown
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
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
Perspectives - Barbie or Openheimer?
Perspectives – Barbie or Openheimer?
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
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
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
Moroccan Goat Tagine with Toasted Nut Couscous
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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Dr. Vicki J. Martin looks on as Julie Ebert and Frank Daily were honored for their donations to the Promise program. They also served as part of the campaign cabinet that helped raise the funds from other donors.

Promise program off to good start

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Photo Editor
July 8, 2016
Bernard Funches, a Liberal Arts program student, reaches into one of two new newsstand kiosks at the West Allis Campus.

Extra, extra, read all about it

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
April 29, 2016
Instructor Doug Braun gives the gift of blood at the second annual blood drive at the Oak Creek Campus.

Oak Creek Campus sees red

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Reporter/Photographer
March 3, 2016
Students hit the dance floor at the downtown Milwaukee campus’ “Winter Jam” on Jan. 29. They enjoyed the sounds of Dr. B and DJ Grandmaster O. The event was sponsored by the downtown Milwaukee campus Student Government.

[Photo] Students unwind at Winter Jam

February 11, 2016
The traditional “Ofrenda” or altar created for a deceased loved one.

Milwaukee celebrates the Day of the Dead Festivities

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
November 18, 2015
Ronnie Preston (left) and brother Daniel Preston (right) of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, display their regalia for the students of the West Allis campus during their Native American dance demonstration.

[Photo] Native American Heritage Month celebrated at West Allis campus

November 18, 2015
Associate in Arts accelerated program graduate Veronika Greco (L) gives potential students advice at the Oak Creek campus Open House on Oct. 17.

Grad helps out at Open House

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Phtotographer/Reporter
November 4, 2015
Hotel/Hospitality Management program student Steven Austin.

Vet receives scholarship

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Photographer/Reporter
November 4, 2015
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
Please welcome Michelle Harrell-Washington, MLIS Manager, Library and Information Services for the newly remodeled library at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

Library professional embraces downtown campus

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2015
Wall - and ceiling - work in the final stages of completion.

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Continuous work in all phases during remodeling.

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Construction crewmembers, Demetrius Jones (right) and Jamal Stokes (left), disposing of materials from the old Testing Center site.

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Building a Better Foundation bricks are displayed at MATCs Downtown campus.

[Photo] Employee giving campaign gives thanks

by Teresa Rae Butler, Times Staff Reporter
December 8, 2014
Volunteers display their interptation of the “imaginary kissing partner.”

[Photo] Jim Wand – Hypnotist at large

by Derek Sproveri, Times Staff Reporter
November 11, 2014
Meribeth Mazzi (L) from Peru and a smiling Ibrahim Saad (R) from Egypt hold their flags. They both waited 10 years to be naturalized citizens.

Naturalization and Citizenship Ceremony makes the American Dream possible

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Reporter/Photographer
November 11, 2014
Max Gehrman (Welding program student), center, scoops up a delicious helping to other students as part of Student Government’s Constitution Day. The event was a huge success in promoting awareness of our constitutional rights.

[Photo] Get right with your rights on Constitution Day

by Alfonso Brooks, Times West Campus Editor
October 2, 2014
West Allis Student Government representatives, (L) Jarvis Harmon, Antoinette Jackson and Daniel Preston, displayed the vast amount of school supplies purchased with funds raised by the Student Government, which were presented to the Menominee Tribal School.

[Photo] West Allis Campus delivers gift to Menominee Tribal School

September 17, 2014
An independent consultant for Arbonne skin care products gives students information on their products based on botanical principles at the first Community Resource Fair at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

[Photo] Resource Fair connects students and the community

by Michelle Ferrell, Times Features Editor
September 17, 2014
Library manager Jeff Grossman stands next to one of many bookstacks on the first floor.

[Photo] Downtown campus library getting much needed facelift

July 2, 2014
Students using meditation and stress relief techniques.

Harmon – listen to your body

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Photographer
May 20, 2014
The stage at the third floor cafeteria located in the S-Building at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus came alive with the rhythm and style of traditional Irish dance.

Flash of the green as MATC celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Photographer
March 24, 2014
Jazzy Jewels, an older adult troupe that ranges between the ages of 60 to 80 years young who love to line dance to upbeat and popular music, performed on Feb. 25 as part of this year’s Black History Month celebration.

Cutting loose with Jazzy Jewels

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Staff Photographer
March 12, 2014
Ronnie Preston (left) and brother Daniel Preston (right) of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, display their regalia for the students of the West Allis Campus during their Native American dance demo on Oct. 19.

Native American dance demonstration at West Allis campus

by Jose DeHoyos, Times Staff Photographer
December 10, 2013
On Nov. 5, the Department of Public Safety hosted listening sessions for all MATC students, faculty and staff. The sessions are designed to give members of the MATC community the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns about safety and security at MATC. Check the calendar on the school’s website for future sessions.

Public voices safety concerns

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Photographer
November 20, 2013
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