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President Anthony Cruz cuts the ribbon on the new Testing Center in room 214 in the C Building located at the Downtown Campus. August 28, 2025
New Testing Center in the C Building
During an MATC District Board meeting, members of the MATC community hold signs in silent protest of the elimination of the Multicultural Services office and in support of the four staff members who were terminated.
MATC faces backlash over multicultural office closure; students, staff demand answers
Channetta Winfield is an American Sign Language (ASL) tutor and a student in the Culinary Arts Program.
Video phones now at MATC: Helping the deaf and hard of hearing communicate
MATC students, staff, faculty, and community members show their support of the Multicultural Services office outside of President Cruz’s office. This group photo was taken after the MATC District Board Meeting on August 26, 2025.
MATC community reacts to elimination of Multicultural Services office
New students attending an orientation at the Downtown Campus on August 12, 2025.
MATC Student Orientation: Advice for new students
MATC President Anthony Cruz at a local pickleball court. (Photo provided by Cruz.)
Presidential paddle: Dr. Anthony Cruz discusses his love for pickleball
(pictured left to right) Brewers Corey Hart and Ryan Braun signed jerseys for fans before their 25th anniversary game on July 25, 2025.
Cheers to 25 years: Celebrating the anniversary at American Family Field
Rachel Krueger hugging her cow Moose that she's showing at the Wisconsin State Fair this year. Photo shared by Krueger.
From volleyball to livestock: Rachel Krueger shows cattle at the Wisconsin State Fair
The U.S. women's volleyball team, along with MATC women's volleyball coach Michel DeLisle. Photo shared by coach DeLisle.
MATC’s volleyball coach balances local and international play
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
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – The Princess Bride
Rickety Stairs: A short story
Rickety Stairs: A short story
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia: Black Panther
The State Fair’s Wonder Wheel illuminates the fair grounds at night.
Final weekend of the Wisconsin State Fair
The crowd dances to Boots on the Ground at the Black Arts Fest on the Summerfest grounds. August 2, 2025
One big family: Black Arts Fest MKE
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – The Princess Bride
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts 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)
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
Culinary Fundamentals students pose with Chef Paul (right) in a kitchen on the 6th floor of the M Building at the Downtown Campus.
Chef Paul Carrier, lead faculty chairperson on the history of Culinary Arts at MATC
Rosemary grown in the Downtown campus’ rooftop garden located on the third floor of the T Building.
Cuisine: Homegrown from MATC’s rooftop garden
Bike riders enjoy Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee River Valley.
Go take a hike: A photo series discovering Milwaukee’s free gems
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
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
Kyle Hayden is chair of the Black Excellence Leadership Alliance and academic advisor in the Business program..
Spotlight: Black Excellence Leadership Alliance at MATC
President Anthony Cruz cuts the ribbon on the new Testing Center in room 214 in the C Building located at the Downtown Campus. August 28, 2025
New Testing Center in the C Building
Channetta Winfield is an American Sign Language (ASL) tutor and a student in the Culinary Arts Program.
Video phones now at MATC: Helping the deaf and hard of hearing communicate
Two MATC staffers play corn hole at a Welcome Back event for students. Pictured left to right: Gary Morimoto, manager, Department of Public Safety; Maiyer Thao, student services specialist.
Free Welcome Back event for MATC students
People got free burgers at George Webb restaurants today to celebrate the Brewers 12-game winning streak.
George Webb’s free burger day today
Two MATC staffers play corn hole at a Welcome Back event for students. Pictured left to right: Gary Morimoto, manager, Department of Public Safety; Maiyer Thao, student services specialist.
Free Welcome Back event for MATC students
People got free burgers at George Webb restaurants today to celebrate the Brewers 12-game winning streak.
George Webb’s free burger day today
New students attending an orientation at the Downtown Campus on August 12, 2025.
MATC Student Orientation: Advice for new students
The crowd dances to Boots on the Ground at the Black Arts Fest on the Summerfest grounds. August 2, 2025
One big family: Black Arts Fest MKE
Little Stormers Village staff members and MATC President Anthony Cruz pose for a group picture in his office in celebration of the one year anniversary of the Little Stormers Village. July 31, 2025.
Little Stormers: One year anniversary
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
Rosemary grown in the Downtown campus’ rooftop garden located on the third floor of the T Building.
Cuisine: Homegrown from MATC’s rooftop garden
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
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
Juan Carlos Wood

Juan Carlos Wood, Photographer

My name is Juan Carlos Wood and I am a second-year Photography major at MATC. I mainly provide sports photography content for the Times but I have also photographed MATC’s Commencement. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and nature photography. I also enjoy playing soccer. I have been part of the Times staff since the winter of 2023.

All content by Juan Carlos Wood
Sade Carleena Robinson’s family honors her memory at MATC’s 2024 Commencement, #JusticeForSade.

[Photo] Justice for Sade Robinson!

June 11, 2025
Sade Carleena Robinson’s family honors her memory at MATC’s 2024 Commencement, #JusticeForSade.

[Photo] Justice for Sade Robinson!

by Zanaia Joshua, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2025
Xavier Guard Dayvion McKnight takes the ball up the floor in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum vs Illinois on Sunday March 23rd, 2025.

Xavier Guard Zach Freemantle throws down a dunk in an exciting matchup in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum vs Illinois on Sunday March 23rd, 2025.

Photographing NCAA games: An extraordinary experience

by Juan Carlos Wood, Sports Photo Editor
April 21, 2025
Stormers infielder Ryan Quello gets a hit off home plate against Harper College where they won both games on Monday, March 10, 2025.

[Photo] Stormer’s baseball off to a good start

April 14, 2025
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.

[Photo] From dream to reality: My first NCAA Tournament experience

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
April 11, 2025
A biker headed northeast on 8th street in New York City on February 27, 2025.

[Photo] MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City

by Zanaia Joshua, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2025
Ole Miss junior forward Malik Dia is all smiles after their win over Iowa State on Sunday March 23, 2025.

[Photo] Thrilling showdowns at Fisev Forum propel teams to the  Sweet 16

March 24, 2025
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.

[Photo] NCAA action continues Sunday at Fiserv Forum

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
March 23, 2025
Freshman Julian Valentine jogs back on defense after hitting a three-point shot at the game against Moraine Valley Community College back in November 2024.

[Photo] Region Champs: MATC Stormers advance to the NJCAA Nationals!

March 12, 2025
Freshman Julian Valentine jogs back on defense after hitting a three-point shot at the game against Moraine Valley Community College back in November 2024.

[Photo] Region Champs: MATC Stormers advance to the NJCAA Nationals!

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
March 12, 2025
The Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo was held at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

Students pick up materials and speak to the wide variety of employers at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

Employers, recruiters and students at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

[Photo] MATC students shuttled to a career fair

by Cierra Pleshette Wilson, Photography Editor
February 19, 2025
Elsa Marks signing her signature on the petition for name change

[Photo] Free legal resources: A MATC student’s journey to change their name

March 10, 2025
Freshman Point Guard Ky’Moni Hunt shooting a scoring shot against Moraine Valley

[Photo] Ky’Moni Hunt: Freshmen Stormer’s Basketball player with big dreams

February 26, 2025
Freshman Point Guard Ky’Moni Hunt shooting a scoring shot against Moraine Valley

[Photo] Ky’Moni Hunt: Freshmen Stormer’s Basketball player with big dreams

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
February 26, 2025
President Dr. Anthony Cruz and Teagan Cole, a freshman volleyball player, smiling after playing a game of pickleball at the new courts at the Downtown Campus gymnasium.

[Photo] Get your paddles ready: Pickleball hits MATC’s Downtown Campus

January 31, 2025
President Dr. Anthony Cruz gets ready to serve the ball during a game of pickleball in MATC’s Downtown Campus gymnasium.

MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz and Stormers Volleyball player, Teagan Cole play a game of pickleball in the gymnasium at the Downtown Campus. January 30, 2025.

MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz reaches to hit the ball during a game of pickleball in the Downtown Campus gym. January 30, 2025.

Freshman Outside Hitter, Teagan Cole laughing while playing pickleball with MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz on January 30, 2025.

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

[Photo] Congratulations MATC 2024 Fall Graduates!

by Cierra Pleshette, Photography Editor
December 20, 2024
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.

[Photo] Starting the season with a slam dunk!

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
October 22, 2024
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.

[Photo] Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
September 2, 2024
MATC's Spring Commencement 2024

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Some students shared messages on their caps at MATC's Spring Commencement ceremony.

Some of Sade Robinson's family members pose for a photo at MATC's Spring 2024 Commencement. Sade was supposed to graduate but her life was cut short.

Photo taken at MATC's Spring 2024 Commencement

[Photo] Congratulations Class of 2024

by Sirphazzun Johnson, Photographer
May 21, 2024
Stormers basketball players Brionne Williams (L) and Shelton Williams-Dryden (R) pose for a photo at MATC's 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum.

[Photo] Stormer Graduates: Men’s Basketball

May 19, 2024
Justin Schnell at the mound for the Stormers Baseball Team.

[Photo] Stormers Baseball: A sure sign of spring

March 28, 2024
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.)

[Photo] Men’s Basketball falls in National Quarterfinals vs. Ellsworth

March 21, 2024
Shelton Williams-Dryden steps onto the court for the MATC Stormers.

[Photo] Stormers play the Iowa Lakes Lakers Monday with a regional tournament MVP on board

by David Gray, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Shelton Williams-Dryden steps onto the court for the MATC Stormers.

The men's basketball team fires up in a game huddle.

[Photo] High hopes for the post-season

by David Gray, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
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