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.

MATC offers extended hours for admissions, registration, advising

Milwaukee Area Technical College will hold extended admissions, registration and advising hours on four days at all campuses.

Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff

In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.

Meijer expands teacher discount; includes office furniture, more

Teachers are getting additional discounts from Meijer as they tackle back-to-school shopping lists for this fall’s return to classes.

Preparing students to return to school in the fall
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As school district administrators put the final touches on back-to-school plans, doctors suggest families do the same. The fall 2021 semester may look a lot different once again due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Summer habits for an easier back-to-school transition

As school districts are putting the final touches on plans, doctors suggest families do the same. As the beginning of the school year is right around the corner, this semester may look a lot different in the pandemic.

MPS seeks input on relief fund allocation
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As school districts plan their fall re-opening, addressing the impact and fallout from COVID-19 is still very much at the forefront.

Community listening sessions aid MPS in relief money allocation

Community members in Milwaukee are being asked to help prioritize relief dollars to help kids get the safe and high-quality education that is needed at Milwaukee Public Schools.

UWM needs funds to maintain campus, R1 status: 'We need help'

It's the largest university in the state’s biggest city, and while the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plays a crucial role in the region thriving, a new report says the school needs help.

NFL awards UW researchers $4M for hamstring injuries study

Researchers led by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with the NFL to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries.

Tips on managing student debt
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While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.

Managing college debt after loan forgiveness is lifted

While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.

CDC: Vaccinated students, teachers can ditch masks; MPS to require

Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks, new CDC guidance says. It also suggests flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.

MPS to require masks as CDC drops guidance for vaccinated students, teachers
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Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks — or so says brand new CDC guidance. They also suggest flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.

Search for next UW president: Bigger, more diverse panel tasked

A larger, more diverse search committee to find the next University of Wisconsin System president was named Friday.