Alverno College money woes; program changes, staff reduction recommended
Alverno College officials announced that soon they anticipate program changes and a reduction of faculty and staff positions in the face of financial challenges.
University of Wisconsin pro-Palestine rally; tents up at Library Mall
Supporters of Palestine rallied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday, April 29 calling for officials to divest from Israel-supporting corporations.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
UW-Milwaukee Police Chief placed on administrative leave
UW-Milwaukee Police Chief is David Salazar is on administrative leave, effective April 26, 2024.
MPS budget proposal released; see spending highlights for 2024-25
Milwaukee Public Schools released its proposed budget for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Friday, April 26.
Arbor Day: Milwaukee students, city leaders continue tradition
Milwaukee Forestry Services and Milwaukee Public Schools came together to observe Arbor Day on Friday, continuing a decades-old tradition.
Glendale student parks bus safely, driver had medical emergency
A Glen Hills Middle School student came to the rescue on Wednesday night after his bus driver passed out behind the wheel.
Denim Day in Milwaukee; students learn sexual violence awareness, resources
In honor of Denim Day, female students at Milwaukee Public Schools spent the day learning about dating safety and sexual assault on Wednesday, April 24.
Former UW-La Crosse chancellor fighting to keep faculty post
UW-La Crosse's top official has taken the first steps toward removing Joe Gow, fired from his job as chancellor over his fledgling porn career.
UWM attempted armed robbery, suspect taken into custody
A suspect is in custody after an attempted armed robbery on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) campus, police said Wednesday.
Racine youth apprenticeships in the trades; students gear up for work
A handful of high schoolers in Racine are set to get a unique summer job. Even though class will be on break, they will be learning and earning at the district's schools.
Victory Over Violence: Milwaukee students learn prevention methods
Youth Victory over Violence Week kicked off at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School. Students will learn about different methods of violence prevention.
Summer camp sticker shock: Working parents' wallets feel the burn
Summer camp has become one of the latest burdens facing parents as the summer nears. Not only are camps filling up at a quick clip, they're costing families more than ever.
Study finds lower grades given to students with surnames later in alphabetical order
Researchers discovered a disturbing trend regarding how a student’s last name can impact their grades.
Taking control of mental health; Milwaukee students face issue at summit
Milwaukee students are learning to take control of their mental health. They faced the issue head-on at a summit on Monday, April 22.
Marquette Law Poll: Trump leads Biden 51% to 49%, latest results show
Marquette University Law School released the results of a new statewide survey. It shows among likely voters, former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden 51% to 49%.
Student sex assault, MPS contractor accused also charged in shooting
A Milwaukee Public Schools contractor, already charged in a February drive-by shooting, is now accused of sexually assaulting a student.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
MPS World Fair: Students present projects on 193 countries
Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students attended the ninth annual MPS World Fair on Thursday, April 11.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about Biden’s latest cancellation proposal
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.