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Photo shared by Rohingya Student Organization President Zar Ni Ko (center).
Student organization travels to explore interests in science and technology
Image provided by MATC Marketing and Communications
Enjoy your Fourth
Graphic provided by the Wisconsin Lottery
Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Greendale
Photo of two nail spa tables being auctioned off by MATC. Photo provided by the college.
Bid and buy disposed items from MATC
School bus decorated in honor of Juneteenth Day during the Juneteenth Parade. Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Juneteenth – A celebration of love, life and freedom
Photo shared by Stormers volleyball player Kim Busateri, who is in the bottom row wearing the #23 jersey.
Former Stormers volleyball player shares her experience competing in Greece
Operating (Game Day) Expenses- Men’s and Women’s Teams, page 11 of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act. Photo Illustration by Cierra Pleshette Wilson
The cost of competing: A deep dive into MATC’s athletics department spending
Coach Mark Picard has a brief huddle with a couple of men’s tennis players
Year-round dedication to tennis: A spotlight on Coach Mark Picard
Ava Marx provided this selfie with her parents.
Ava Marx is hitting home runs on and off the field
Infielder Jayden Moss hits a pitch during the softball game against the Lake County Lancers. The Stormers won 6-4 at MATC in Oak Creek on March 27, 2025.
Stormers softball team: Just two weeks before the playoffs
Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is an immersive exhibit featuring rare comic books, props and costumes.
Spider-Man: an interactive exhibit
A peacock's feathers trail the bird as it walks around the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Hope and Her Feathers: A short story
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Trivia:Titanic
The Milwaukee Art Museum's Lakefront Festival of Art took place June 13-15
Celebrating creativity: Milwaukee Art Museum’s Lakefront Festival of Art
Magic poem illustration by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Magic
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Trivia:Titanic
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts – 7
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
Illustration by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn Melody (Sultan), MATC Times Magna Illustrator
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes!
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 3 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 3
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
Murals dot the buildings on Milwaukee's East Side in Black Cat Alley. It's an outdoor art gallery in a private alley located behind the Oriental Theatre.
Go take a hike: A photo series discovering Milwaukee’s free gems
Many Milwaukeeans are familiar with the name Blatz because the Blatz Brewing Company was one of Milwaukee’s brewing giants. This photo was taken at the Forest Home Cemetery.
Go take a hike: A photo series discovering Milwaukee’s free gems
Sudoku: It’s fun, and I promise it's not that hard!      
Sudoku: It’s fun, and I promise it’s not that hard!      
May 2025 graduate Patrick Burton
Striking the right chord: A graduate’s path through MATC
Emma Turk, graphic designer graduate and MATC Times Graphic Designer. Photographers: Cierra Pleshette Wilson and Juan Carlos Wood
Saudi student graduates with honors
Students receiving GED/HSED diplomas sit in the Cooley Auditorium during a graduation ceremony on December 17, 2024.
MATC and community-based organizations to celebrate 282 students at GED/HSED graduation
May 2025 graduate Patrick Burton
Striking the right chord: A graduate’s path through MATC
A graduate expresses her excitement at MATC's Spring Commencement ceremony.
Congratulations to MATC’s spring graduates!
Emma Turk, graphic designer graduate and MATC Times Graphic Designer. Photographers: Cierra Pleshette Wilson and Juan Carlos Wood
Saudi student graduates with honors
Illustration created by MATC's Graphic Designer, Emma Turk, a spring 2025 graduate.
MATC to graduate nearly 1,700 students at 2025 Spring Commencement
Summerfest logo
Wear MATC shirt or hat: Get free admission to Summerfest this Friday
Graphic created by Student Life
Welcome to Summer School Party: MATC Downtown Campus
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
People gather for a performance at the Milwaukee Downtown Market on June 11.
The Milwaukee Night Market returns
Image from Marketing & Communications
Summer textbook scholarship available
Image provided by MATC Marketing and Communications
Enjoy your Fourth
Summerfest logo
Wear MATC shirt or hat: Get free admission to Summerfest this Friday
Graphic created by Student Life
Welcome to Summer School Party: MATC Downtown Campus
Members of Black Excellence Leadership Alliance and the Juneteenth Parade Committee stand with the Juneteenth Flag outside of the Student Building, Downtown Campus. Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at MATC
People gather for a performance at the Milwaukee Downtown Market on June 11.
The Milwaukee Night Market returns
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
To achieve a healthy diet, you’ll need to do some planning and research. Photo Illustration provided by Cierra Pleshette Wilson.
Make your New Year’s resolutions meaningful and stress-free to benefit your mental health
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
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
A day of hot coffee and panic…how’d he end up here?
Grand Theft Auto and the anatomy of a moral panic: 2025 is a fear-filled time
Graphic created by Warren Murphy, Managing Editor
The future of money: We all want to know!
Super Smash Brothers Graphic created by Emma Turk
Super Smash Brothers – A dinner party by any other name
Make academic goals part of your 2025 New Years Resolutions
Setting academic goals for the new semester
Dr. M.L.K. Dr. street sign in front of the Eliminating Racism, Empowering women (YWCA) in Milwaukee WI. December 20, 2024
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr’s full legacy
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MATC Times
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Language lost and found

by Nicholas Patrinos
January 8, 2012
Veterans and their families had the opportunity to participate in a discussion session detailing available education benefits on Nov. 17 in Room S120. Pictured is Jim Duff, Milwaukee County Veterans Service Officer.

Vets honored with luncheon

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 19, 2011

A Green Reminder

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 19, 2011

Financial Aid and Student Life Sponsor November Events for Veterans

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 18, 2011

Senator Darling visits Mequon

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 18, 2011

“Jobs for Students” fair on September 22 in the S-building.

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 14, 2011

Student gets published

by Downtown Campus Editor
May 17, 2011

Oooooo, Chocolate!

by Nicholas Patrinos
February 10, 2011

It’s your money and you want it now!

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 9, 2010

The Top Ten Picks of Christmas Songs by Times Staff

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 9, 2010

Rozas leaves educational legacy

by Nicholas Patrinos
September 16, 2010

MATC meets Green Energy challenge in a big way!

by Nicholas Patrinos
July 15, 2010
Rose Alloway (L), student President of Native American Student Movement (NASM) presented a NASM T-shirt to Alan Caldwell. Caldwell, a Vietnam era veteran and Principal of Indian Community School, presented a detailed talk and open discussion on the hist

Multiple events showcase honoring education, teachers and ethnic pride

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 13, 2010

Summer arriving warm and so is registration

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 13, 2010

Oak Creek

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 13, 2010
Technology dictates expansion - School and city officials insert a time capsule within the cornerstone during dedication ceremonies for the T Building at the corner of 6th St. and Highland Ave. The popular socialist mayor, Carl Zeidler, is pictured in th

From dressmaking to solar panels, our college strives for excellence

by Nicholas Patrinos
April 22, 2010
Student Senator, Vlad Shteyn (center) and Senate President, Angela Olson (R) attentively listen as Cathy Lechmaier helps student Senate members with their agenda at the recent meeting at Oak Creek. Lechmaier is well liked for her dedication as Student Li

Strong family roots and love of education produces a true leader

by Nicholas Patrinos
April 22, 2010

Pathways to Peace in Iraq

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 25, 2010
Highly honored polar explorer and green energy advocate Will Steger.

Students: Come and attend the Summit for FREE

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 12, 2010
Domonic Fortune (L) and Aaron Ries, both in the foreground, assisted with the final prep work on the small home displayed by Carpentry majors at the recent NARI Home Improvement Show.

Interior Design and Carpentry students showcase skills at NARI

by Nicholas Patrinos
February 25, 2010

Wooaah that smarts!

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 10, 2009

Volunteering produces green thumbs

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 10, 2009
MATC Interim President Vicki Martin (R), listens intently to issues brought up by MATC student and veteran Freeman Vaughn (L) at a luncheon on November 11 at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus where local veterans were shown their appreciation. Student Life pr

Veterans appreciated at luncheon

by Nicholas Patrinos
November 19, 2009

40th Annual NIEA convention showcases students and faculty.

by Nicholas Patrinos
November 19, 2009

Students can bank on new partnership

by Nicholas Patrinos
October 1, 2009

Garage gets a green light

by Nicholas Patrinos
September 17, 2009

Tai Chi helping women

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 14, 2009
The Green Vehicle Workshop in Room S120 drew a crowd interested in getting questions answered about alternative fuels, "green" vehicles and the future of green-oriented programs.

Green my ride with a free lunch

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 14, 2009

Pow Wow provides colorful dance skills and traditions

by Nicholas Patrinos
May 13, 2009

Apprenticeship event draws full house

by Nicholas Patrinos
April 23, 2009

[Photo] Postcards from the front: the Impact of the war

by Sue Ruggles
April 23, 2009

GIS courses expanding

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 19, 2009
Darwin Lincoln Event

Darwin meets Lincoln

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 5, 2009

Breakfast Club meets at West Allis Campus

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 5, 2009

GIS courses expanding

by Nicholas Patrinos
March 5, 2009

Campus trees eat jet fuel

by Nicholas Patrinos
February 5, 2009

New Veterans Club forming to address issues

by Nicholas Patrinos
December 4, 2008

Open House draws huge numbers

by Nicholas Patrinos
November 20, 2008

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead

by Nicholas Patrinos
November 20, 2008

Student cashes in

by Nicholas Patrinos
October 30, 2008
Stormers prevent Madison Tech player from scoring goal.

Gooaaaalll! Men’s Soccer blasts Madison Tech

by Nicholas Patrinos
October 16, 2008
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