UWM mask mandate reinstated, but UW System questions remain
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
Shorewood, Whitefish Bay schools: Masks required indoors
The Shorewood and Whitefish Bay School Districts announced masks will be required for students returning to the classroom in the fall.
UW-Parkside COVID vaccine incentives offered
UW-Parkside is offering incentives, including a laptop and student scholarships, in a push for faculty, staff and students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Masks in schools, delta variant 'much more contagious,' CDC, doctors say
The CDC and local health officials recommend masks for all students and staff in schools as COVID cases continue to rise.
MATC 'undecided' student applications now allowed
MATC, for the first time, is allowing students to apply as "undecided" -- offering help to decide on a program.
UW System COVID plans need legislative approval, committee says
A Republican-controlled legislative committee moved to block the UW System from taking several steps to fight coronavirus spread without its approval.
Marquette 'Wild Girls' pen 'Linked by Ink,' celebrating MU journalists
A group of Marquette University alumna, calling themselves the "Wild Girls," is working to leave wisdom behind for generations to come.
Marquette's 'Wild Girls' recount mid-century journalism school
Five 80-year-old women are working together to leave wisdom behind for generations to come.
UWM, Marquette campus mask guidance updated
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) will be requiring all students, employees and visitors to wear masks indoors on campus.
UW virus testing, vaccination rules: GOP lawmaker wants state OK
A Republican state lawmaker plans to block the University of Wisconsin from instituting COVID-19 testing, masking & vaccination protocols on campuses.
Architecture alum donation: UW-Milwaukee receives $1 million
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received $1 million from architecture alumnus James Mellowes and his wife, Maureen.
COVID vaccine at Milwaukee health fair, Zoo Pass incentive
Milwaukee's health commissioner fought back tears as she made an emotional plea to get vaccinated against the coronavirus during an event discussing Back-to-School Health Fairs.
Federal student debt: Common Council urges its cancellation
Milwaukee's Common Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday, July 27 urging the federal government to cancel federal student debt.
Marquette president COVID positive, had 'mild cold-like symptoms'
Marquette University President Michael Lovell tweeted on Tuesday evening, July 27 that he tested COVID positive.
20 Waupun inmates receive degrees in 1st-of-its-kind program
In a first-of-its-kind program in a state corrections facility, 20 inmates at Waupun Correctional Institution graduated with bachelor's degrees after four years of studies.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
MATC forgives student debt, $6M+ from pandemic
MATC will forgive over $6 million of debt owed to the college by students who attended MATC during the pandemic.
Cedarburg School District racism probe deficient, state officials say
The Cedarburg school district failed to properly investigate a parent's allegations of racism at its high school last year, the state Department of Public Instruction has concluded.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
UW System to offer vaccinated students $7K scholarships
The University of Wisconsin System plans to offer nearly $500,000 in scholarships this fall to students who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.