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MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz speaks to newly naturalized U.S. citizens, their family and friends during a celebration at Walker's Square.
New U.S. citizens celebrate at MATC’s Educational Center at Walker’s Square
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!
Outside Hitter #3 Sam Seihr waiting on a serve.
Two Stormers Women’s Volleyball players named NJCAA All-Region Second Team
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!
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.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
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
MATC Times Writer Abe Johnson shared this photo of a traditional Liberian dish his mother makes during the holidays. The food on the left is called acheke; the fried rice on the top left has its own spin on it. The food at the top right is called meat pie and spaghetti is on the bottom right.
Keeping Western Africa traditions at Thanksgiving meal
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
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
Graphic created by Warren Murphy, Times Managing Editor
100,000 people die from diabetes in the U.S. every year, but progress has been made
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
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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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.

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.

Building a Better Foundation bricks are displayed at MATC's 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.

Public voices safety concerns

by Jose Dehoyos, Times Photographer
November 20, 2013
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