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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!
Image from When We Vote organization
Party at the Polls event on Halloween
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!
#13 Freshman Forward Katelyn Haeft dribbling the ball in the Stormers game against Triton College on September 25.
Women’s Soccer: Eyes on the goal
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.
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Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
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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
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
Melani Gray takes a mini train ride on her first trip to a pumpkin patch at Lindell’s Pumpkin Farm.
Milani’s first Pumpkin Patch adventure
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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Kirsten Schmitt, Photography program student, stands next to a recruitment poster with her image used by the MATC Times.

[Photo] Life is full of decisions

May 11, 2016

Earth Day: MATC students and staff make a difference

by Pame Vang, Times Assistant Photo Editor
April 29, 2016
Something to spring-forward to…

Something to spring-forward to…

by Ashley Franklin and Pame Vang
April 29, 2016
U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold met with students and staff at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus on March 7 to discuss his support for job programs and opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Feingold discussed the issue of trade agreements causing people to lose their jobs and spoke with students who want to pursue jobs in manufacturing or technology.

[Photo] Feingold at MATC discusses support on job programs, opposition to TPP‬‬

March 22, 2016
Employees and staff gather to learn about poverty and making a difference in the community by putting together food kits for the less fortunate on MATC Day.

[Photo] MATC Day

by Dawn Scott, Times Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016
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Check out the hidden benefits of your Stormer Pass.

MATC Stormer Pass, more than just an ID

by Pame Vang, Times Assistant Photo Editor
February 11, 2016
An annual event by MATC Baking and Pastry Program, hosted the Gingerbread Parade of Houses at the Milwaukee Public Market from December 4th through the 15th. Open to the public, visitors are allow to cast votes and bid on their favorite designs of gingerbread houses made by MATC Baking and Pastry Students.

Gingerbread Houses by MATC Baking & Pastry Students

An inspired design from the 2009 Disney film "Up".

The Gingerbread Parade of Houses event, hosted by MATC Baking and Pastry Program, attracts visitors at the Milwaukee Public Market as they vote and bid on their favorite design of gingerbread houses made by students from December 4 through the 15th.

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[Photo] The Times staff top 12 pet peeves

by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2015
"Provost and speaker, Dr. Mohammad Dakwar, welcomes the veterans as they're being recognized for their services. Veterans faculties and students were honored at MATC veterans day event on November 11, 2015 downtown campus."

[Photo] You and your credit report

by Kim Gilmartin, Times Contributor
November 18, 2015
Okeema Ikanih.

[Photo] Your Student Government presidents

by Kirsten Schmitt, Times Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2015
"MATC nail technician students, (from left to right) Myat Mon and Jessica Ramos team up as Ramos applies acrylic nails designs onto her colleague."

[Photo] Manicurist program nails it

November 18, 2015
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From left, Mike Mallwitz, co-chair of the MATC scholarship campaign, Julia Taylor, Greater Milwaukee Committee president, Dr. Darienne Driver, Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent, Kurt Wachholz, MATC District Board chairperson, look on as Dr. Vicki Martin, MATC president, announces the details of the MATC Promise to the public.

[Photo] Free tuition for area high school seniors

September 30, 2015
Crystal Miller, Baking and Pastry Arts student, starts her routine running on a treadmill while listening to music in the fitness center.

Free student fitness center

by Pame Vang, Staff Reporter/ Photographer
September 16, 2015
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Jamie Garris, Educational Assistance, works with MATC students in learning about the human body in the tutoring center on March 25.

[Photo] Better now than never: Academic Support Centers open to help

April 21, 2015
Entrepreneurship instructor, Armen Hadjinian, discusses with students during class on March 30.

[Photo] Program prepares tomorrow’s business leaders

April 21, 2015
Entrepreneurship instructor, Armen Hadjinian, discusses with students during class on March 30.

[Photo] Program prepares tomorrow’s business leaders

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2015
MATC Downtown campus elects new president, Elva Marie Soto.

[Photo] New Downtown Milwaukee campus Student Government president

February 28, 2015
Music Occupations student Tiffany Natter performs at Mayfair Mall.

[Photo] Students delight the ears of Mayfair shoppers

by Teresa Rae Butler, Times Staff Reporter
November 14, 2014
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