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MATC Student Organization leaders from the Rohingya Student Association, Mothership and District Student Association pose for a photo during a conference.
Opportunity to Lead: Run for DSA Officer Positions 2025-2026
Metro Milwaukee residents rallied outside the Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse at 517 E. Wisconsin Ave on April 5, 2025 participating in a nationwide day to protest against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Milwaukeeans participate in People’s Veto Day
(left to right): Vice President Student Engagement & Community Impact, Michael Rogers; Student Life Manager, Anne-Marie Bernard; Student Life Director, Erich Zeimantz are all smiles at the Eid Al-Fitr Celebration.
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
Nicole Tudury, Dana Cooper-Davis, Kim Fenske, Michelle Vangay and Bara Omari
Shining the spotlight on MATC women
Stormers infielder Ryan Quello gets a hit off home plate against Harper College where they won both games on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Stormer’s baseball off to a good start
MATC Times Sports Writer Crystal Williams on the basketball court at Fiserv Forum before the doors open for NCAA Division I men’s basketball games.
From dream to reality: My first NCAA Tournament experience
Rylyn Paulick shared this photo of and her mom
Freshmen Rylyn Paulick: Shines at MATC
Ole Miss junior forward Malik Dia is all smiles after their win over Iowa State on Sunday March 23, 2025.
Thrilling showdowns at Fisev Forum propel teams to the  Sweet 16
Ole Miss senior guard Mattew Murrell drives the ball in the lane against University of North Carolina (UNC) freshman guard Ian Jackson during NCAA Division I tournament play at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
NCAA action continues Sunday at Fiserv Forum
A Victorian-era steam train adventure at the Mitchell Park Domes. Visitors are able to journey through four distinct, miniature vignette landscapes. Photo was taken March 13, 2025. The show ends on April 6.
Train enthusiasts can step back in time at the Mitchell Park Domes
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts – 7
Illustration by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Spring: An extra hour to enjoy your day
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Poem: The Wings of Some Angels
(from left to right) Artists Roxane Mayeur, Stephanie Bartz, and Ann Baer speak about their works and inspirations during the opening night of the “Breaking Barriers, Women in the Workforce” gallery showcase March 13, 2025
Women breaking barriers in the workforce takes center stage in MATC’s create gallery
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
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
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
Don't forget to give yourself a hug this Easter season
The celebration of Easter
MATC Times Sports Writer Crystal Williams on the basketball court at Fiserv Forum before the doors open for NCAA Division I men’s basketball games.
From dream to reality: My first NCAA Tournament experience
The Statue of Liberty, an iconic landmark in New York City
MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City
Some of the newspapers published by college student media organizations on display at the College Media Association’s Spring Convention-ProCon 2025 in New York February 26-March 1.
College Media newspaper shoutouts: Times students learn from other publications
MATC students practice distributing medicine in class.
Why the vital role of Anesthesia Technicians often goes unnoticed
MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz begins his speech by taking a selfie with the graduates and instructors in the crowd during MATC’s Winter Commencement, December 14, 2024. Milwaukee, WI
Congratulations MATC 2024 Fall Graduates!
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
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
Colleagues and guests clap for the acknowledgement of alumni Dr. Sherrea Jones (PhD & MD) during The Sis(Her) Luncheon at the MATC Downtown Campus. March 21, 2025.
Photo gallery: MATC’S Sis(Her) Luncheon, women pouring love on one another
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: What are some healthy food options for a busy student?
MATC students have a checklist for each car that came to MATC's Diagnostics Day at Al Hurvis Peak Transportation Center at the Downtown Campus.
MATC students provided free car diagnostics
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
Graphic created by MATC Times Managing Editor Warren Murphy
A network of resources to assist immigrants
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Colleagues and guests clap for the acknowledgement of alumni Dr. Sherrea Jones (PhD & MD) during The Sis(Her) Luncheon at the MATC Downtown Campus. March 21, 2025.
Photo gallery: MATC’S Sis(Her) Luncheon, women pouring love on one another
(left to right): Vice President Student Engagement & Community Impact, Michael Rogers; Student Life Manager, Anne-Marie Bernard; Student Life Director, Erich Zeimantz are all smiles at the Eid Al-Fitr Celebration.
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
MATC students have a checklist for each car that came to MATC's Diagnostics Day at Al Hurvis Peak Transportation Center at the Downtown Campus.
MATC students provided free car diagnostics
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
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’s Food Truck is parked underneath the bridge from the S Building to the M Building at the Downtown Campus. Three packed Food Truck classes were held over the summer and more sections of the course will be offered in the future.

[Photo] Students learn how to operate a food truck 

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
August 27, 2024
The Juneteenth flag is raised at a ceremony at MATC's Downtown Campus. The red, white and blue flag with a bursting star is symbolic of the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth Day flag-raising ceremony

by Sirphazzun Johnson, Photographer
June 21, 2024
MATC Student Services Specialist Kyle Hayden speaks to those gathered at the Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at MATC's Downtown Campus.

People gather to listen to Gabrielle Armon-Wickers speak at the Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at MATC's Downtown Campus.

Margaret Henningson, known as the mother of Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration, speaks to those gathered at MATC's Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony.

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

Photo taken at MATC's 2024 Commencement ceremony

The Fiserv was packed at Sunday's Commencement with MATC students, family and friends.

Congratulations Class of 2024

by Sirphazzun Johnson, Photographer
May 21, 2024
Students pictured from left to right are: Jurnee Fisher, Devin Hayden and Gabrielle Armon-Wickers.

Three MATC students receive awards from the African American Network

by Sirphazzun Johnson, Photographer
May 15, 2024
MATC President Vicki J. Martin smiles as she poses with Soumaila Sawadogo, the President's Award Winner at the Scholastic Honors Program on May 8.

[Photo] Scholastic Honors Program

May 9, 2024
An MATC student squeezes a stress ball to relieve some of his stress.

[Photo] Stress management tips

by CAPS
May 9, 2024
Renovations continue in the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at MATC's Downtown Campus.

[Photo] The SRC (Student Resource Center): A lifeline for students

by Elsa Marks, Times Writer
May 9, 2024
Torean Smith, MATC TV and Broadcasting Program My favorite person in the world is my mother because she did everything for me and was there for me. She taught me everything I know; I love her to death.

[Photo] Perspectives: Who is your favorite woman?

by Warren Murphy, Features Editor
May 8, 2024
Executive Director of The Table Venice Williams

[Photo] Nourishing souls: A tribute to Venice Williams

by Troney Small, Times Writer
May 9, 2024
Jacob Odrzywolski is a member of the MATC Choir who also plays piano.

[Photo] MATC’s Choir honors a student who passed

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
May 6, 2024
Conexiones Latinos/Latino Connections event at MATC's Downtown Campus

[Photo] Conexiones Latinos/Latino Connections

April 29, 2024
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to plant flowers and clean up trash on Earth Day at MATC's Walker's Square.

[Photo] Celebrating Earth Day at Walker’s Square

by Zanaia Joshua, News Editor
April 23, 2024
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.

[Photo] Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion

by Zanaia Joshua, News Editor
April 23, 2024
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.

[Photo] Be mindful of students with disabilities

by Brittany Sterling, Times Contributor
April 23, 2024
A glimpse of Senior Signing Day in MATC's 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.

[Photo] MATC hosts Senior Signing Day

by Abraham Johnson, Times Contributor
April 19, 2024
MATC Faculty Member Talaya Scott speaks to the crowd attending a panel discussion of Black business-women in corporate America and Higher Education. The event celebrated Women’s History Month. Those pictured from left to right are: Judge Danielle Shelton, BSU VP Gabrielle Armon-Wickers, (Hidden) MATC Specialist Nandi Mallett, Talaya Scott, and UW-Whitewater Graduate Eryka Cunningham.

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[Photo] “I’m not yelling” panel discussion

by Zanaia Joshua, News Editor
March 28, 2024
These MATC students are planning to enjoy their Wednesday off for MATC Day. From left to right, they are: Levi Maurer, Audio Production; Michael Martinez, Electricity Program; Darius Guyton-Holman, Audio Production.

[Photo] Enjoy two days off this week students!

by Zanaia Joshua, News Editor
March 12, 2024
Ricky Carlson, Music Occupations: The thing I love about myself the most is my persistence to continue to pursue my goals no matter how many times I’ve fallen down, (and) dropped those goals time and time again, but I keep getting up. When everything is all down and out, you have time to get back up. It’s not all over.

Alima Lemke, Business Management: I'm getting very open-minded. I came here last August from Germany (to play volleyball for MATC). I moved here when I was 17-years-old. I’m proud of how I managed everything here, like opening a banking account which gets more difficult when you’re not a U.S. citizen.

Antonio Foxwell, Business: One thing I love about myself is my ability to push through adversity and to also push and work toward my goals. Coming all the way from Maryland and coming to play basketball and pursuing my Business major, it’s hard leaving everything I knew and not knowing a single person in Milwaukee. Just being able to push every day, practice and maintain a good GPA, pursue my dreams of basketball, and try to get as far as I can.

Cloud Vue, Web Design (and former Fashion student): What I love about myself is that I’m very caring and always advocate for the very best for people. I advocate for mental health and raise awareness for it.

Lisa Lieblein, Human Services: The thing I like most about myself is this is my third time around trying, and I’m gonna continue going. I’m not giving up. I started in 2007, and I had personal issues going on. I stopped for a while. I also was an alcoholic and I stopped that; I’m four years clean.

Nijeria Price, (M-Cubed College Connections Program*): I like that I can fall asleep at night. I am able to use my energy towards different things like school and work, and I’m able to separate them. *M-Cubed College Connections Program is a dual-enrollment program consisting of Milwaukee Public Schools, MATC and UW-Milwaukee that lets MPS students complete their requirements for high school graduation while earning college credits from MATC and UWM at no expense to the student.

Shukri Yusuf, Practical Nursing: I love (that I’m) studying nursing in college and I want to finish MATC and graduate. I (like that I’m) hard-working.

Nialys Suarez, (M-Cubed College Connections Program*): I love that I’m hard-working; that’s only come about recently. This program (M-Cubed) helped me become more hard-working and more driven with my studies and what I want to do, and I love that I’m kind and helpful. *M-Cubed College Connections Program is a dual-enrollment program consisting of Milwaukee Public Schools, MATC and UW-Milwaukee that lets MPS students complete their requirements for high school graduation while earning college credits from MATC and UWM at no expense to the student.

Destiny Virgil, Culinary Arts: My will to fight and keep on. Sometimes the going gets hard and to have great faith that things are going to work out. It’s a great motivator to keep going in tough times with school, or just personal issues. I would have to say (what I love about myself) is my faith.

MATC Times writer Troney Small enjoys doing yoga with Black men and boys at "He Do Yoga" classes.

[Photo] Bend don’t break: “He Do Yoga”

by Troney Small, Writer
March 20, 2024
Construction crews are busy on the third floor of the S Building working on two projects: the new elevator and the new Student Lounge and Rec Center.

[Photo] Spring semester begins with S Building construction at the Downtown Campus

by Zanaia Joshua, News Editor
January 15, 2024
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