M-Cubed | Transforming the Future of Milwaukee

Now in its 11th year, the M-Cubed partnership between MATC, MPS and UWM is strengthening pathways from classroom to career—helping thousands of students tour colleges, earn credits, connect with mentors and envision their futures. Read more 🔽 matc.edu/news/2025/12/m…

Herb Kohl Philanthropies renewed its support for the M-Cubed Smart Start program with a grant to help graduating Milwaukee Public Schools seniors transition into college at Milwaukee Area Technical College or University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Learn more: uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/h…

More than 70 @MilwaukeeMPS seniors were celebrated for completing the M³ College Connections Program, earning over 1,700 college credits and saving $500K in tuition before high school graduation. Learn more 🔽 cbs58.com/news/75-mps-se…

Nearly 1,500 @MilwaukeeMPS juniors have already applied to college through the Milwaukee Direct Admit initiative, a transformative M-Cubed effort simplifying access to higher education. Learn more 🔽 uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/n…

More than 1,500 Milwaukee Public Schools students got a first-hand look at college life during Explore Your Future Day at Milwaukee Area Technical College! Read all about their visit 🔽 matc.edu/news/2025/03/m…

Ten years ago, @MilwaukeeMPS, @matcmilwaukee and @UWM partnered to transform education in Milwaukee. Today, M-Cubed has helped hundreds of high school seniors start their final year with a college acceptance letter in hand. Learn more 🔽 jsonline.com/story/news/edu…

"This is a truly rare partnership. It clearly benefits the students at all three institutions and the entire community." M³, a partnership between MATC, @UWM and @MilwaukeeMPS, celebrates 10 years of helping students enter college and explore careers. uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/m…

In its first year, Milwaukee Direct Admit helped nearly 900 MPS juniors gain admission to MATC and UW-Milwaukee with a streamlined application process. This year, the program aims to double that number. Learn more 🔽 wpr.org/news/milwaukee…

The Herb Kohl Foundation remains committed to supporting education in Milwaukee, including the M-Cubed partnership among @MilwaukeeMPS, @matcmilwaukee and @UWM. Learn more (subscription required) 🔽 bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news…

Milwaukee Area Technical College, UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Leaders are urging MPS students to complete the FAFSA and unlock life-changing opportunities in education. Learn more 🔽 uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/m…

The Milwaukee Direct Admit online application is now open for Milwaukee Public Schools juniors (Class of 2026)! Apply to Milwaukee Area Technical College and UW-Milwaukee for FREE in less than 5 minutes—no essays, no fees, no stress! Learn more 🔽 uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/m…

M³ (pronounced M-cubed), a partnership between MATC, @MilwaukeeMPS and @UWM, earned the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s award for intergovernmental cooperation! Learn more 🔽 matc.edu/news/2024/11/m…

Big News! The 2024 Salute to Local Government selected M-Cubed as the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award recipient! 😊 A big thank you to all who supported us in this achievement. Find out more:👇 wispolicyforum.org/2024-salute-to…

As the M-Cubed partnership between MATC, Milwaukee Public Schools and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee nears its 10th year, the 2024 Impact Report highlights continued progress in transforming education in the city. Learn more 🔽 matc.edu/news/2024/09/m…

“This program really helped me prepare for college. Discover how M³ College Connections graduates are hitting the ground running on their paths to success! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 For more🔽 uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/m…

For the past 10 years, the Milwaukee Parent Institute, or MPI, has taught parents of students in Milwaukee Public Schools valuable knowledge and skills to ensure their children reach their full potential. For more 🔽 uwm.edu/m-cubed/news/m…

Hi everyone. At M³, we value and love our community. But, we want to clarify some program confusion. M³ is a partnership of @UWM @MilwaukeeMPS and @matcmilwaukee. We offer College Connections (dual-enrollment), Smart Start, and Direct Admit. Learn more: bit.ly/3nsaLQh

The Milwaukee Direct Admit program makes applying to college easy! High school juniors attending any @MilwaukeeMPS school can apply to @matcmilwaukee and @UWM in less than five minutes at no cost! bit.ly/3UrZFqZ

FASFA is worth it. This is the message that Mayor Cavalier Johnson and M³ leaders (@MilwaukeeMPS, @matcmilwaukee @UWM) wanted students to know. The leaders met at Washington High School on Feb. 12th. “It opens up a world of possibilities," said the mayor. bit.ly/49PX0xP

Think college is too expensive? FAFSA can help with that! Don’t wait too long! This is the message that Mayor Cavalier Johnson and M³ (@MilwaukeeMPS @matcmilwaukee @UWM) leaders wanted students to know in the FAFSA news conference bit.ly/3UIpjd1