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LGBTQ+ Employee Group Fosters Connection and Community

June 23, 2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ Employee Engagement Group organizes a wide array of community-building events, strengthening connections within MCW and beyond.

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Pharmacy Student Builds a Career While Raising a Family

June 16, 2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin's close-knit Doctor of Pharmacy program supports student fathers like Stephan Noonen as they balance both roles.

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Finding the Best Way to Help Older People Living with HIV

June 15, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Walsh is studying how support groups and case management help in this new frontier of healthy aging.

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Expanding the Borders of the Masters in Global Health Equity

June 10, 2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin's Global Health Equity MS will transition to an asynchronous, online format to increase access and flexibility while still emphasizing hands-on global learning.

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For Families Facing Rare Diseases, Genetic Research Delivers Answers

June 4, 2026

Medical College of Wisconsin researcher probes gene variants for clues to the cause of congenital birth defects.

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Playing Defense Against Pancreatic Cancer: Honoring Roger Caplinger’s Professional and Personal Dedication to Safeguarding Health

June 4, 2026

Pancreatic cancer advocate and former Milwaukee Brewers physician Roger Caplinger received an honorary degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Student Garden Sprouts Fresh Produce and Community

June 2, 2026

At MCW, a student-planted, student-harvested garden combats food insecurity and sparks connections.

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MCW Student’s Life Experiences Shape Early Goals in Medicine

May 29, 2026

Danica Cho wants to help immigrants access the health care system and teach others the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

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l-r: Drs. Caitlin O’Meara, Amirala Bakhshian Nik, Alexandra Purdy, and Michaela Patterson

In New Study Researchers Connect Polyploidy in Heart Muscle Genes to Worse Outcomes

May 26, 2026

Using a new genetics tool at MCW, a research team found that cells with extra copies of their genome correlated with worse heart performance.

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MCW 12th Annual President's Community Engagement Awards honorees and presenters from left to right: Dr. Brian Jackson, Joshua Liston-Zawadi, Dr. Staci A. Young, Darryl Davidson, Dr. Jean Mallett, Dr. John R. Raymond, and Crystal Jushka. Honorees not pictured: Ricardo Aguilar, Zandra Clevert, and Adileen Sii

Honoring the 2026 President’s Community Engagement Awardees

May 21, 2026

The annual awards celebrate MCW faculty, staff, learners, and community partners who have demonstrated sustained and impactful community engagement.

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Celebrating The Medical College of Wisconsin’s 2026 Graduates

May 19, 2026

The 2026 Commencement Ceremonies were a time of reflection and jubilation for graduating medical, pharmacy, and graduate students.

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Mutsa Chiromo (left) and Dr. Eugen Manyora (right)

MCW Medical Student Aids Globally Underserved Populations

May 14, 2026

Mutsa Chiromo, a fourth-year medical student, is dedicated to providing quality care for overlooked groups.

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