Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin gather in Franklin
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin finalists gathered at the Franklin Public Library for an orientation Saturday before next month's competition.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
'Rainbowland' Waukesha school controversy, board votes to fire teacher
The School District of Waukesha board voted unanimously Wednesday to fire the teacher involved in the "Rainbowland" song controversy.
Packers history: UW-Green Bay offering new online course
UW-Green Bay is offering a new online course titled “History of the Green Bay Packers" as a noncredit certificate program starting in September 2023.
Arrowhead 'safe spaces' ban approved
The Arrowhead Union School District board approved a policy Wednesday night that would ban "safe space" signs in school – a divisive topic in Hartland.
Grafton teacher terrorist threats charge, man pleads not guilty
A former teacher at Grafton's John Long Middle School pleaded not guilty to making terrorist threats Wednesday, July 12.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
UWM Zilber College of Public Health receives record $20M gift
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received the largest single gift in school history – $20 million to the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.
Florida teen's incredible duct tape prom dress could win her major college scholarship: Check it out
A Florida teenager made her own prom dress almost entirely out of duct tape -- and now her elaborate design could land her a huge college scholarship.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
MSOE biomedical engineering camp, teens get hands-on experience
MSOE holds a Focus on Biomedical Engineering summer camp program for teens. They get hands-on experience with the field.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Wisconsin budget: Evers signs, partially vetoes 2023-25 plan
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed on Wednesday, July 5 the 2023-25 Biennial Budget at the State Capitol in Madison – but with partial vetoes.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity
Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.
SCOTUS 'affirmative action' ruling, in Wisconsin, UW most affected
At the University of Wisconsin, they did consider race as part of their admission process. Marquette University filed a brief with the court in support of “affirmative action."
Affirmative action ruling, Wisconsin impact
At the University of Wisconsin, they did consider race as part of their admission process. Marquette University filed a brief with the court in support of ?affirmative action."
Child porn charges, former UWM custodian accused
A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee custodian is charged with four counts of child pornography possession.
Bucks' Brook Lopez wins NBA's Community Assist Award
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez won the NBA's Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for the 2022-23 season for supporting youth literacy.
Here's how to prepare to pay back your student loans once the pandemic payment freeze ends
The Supreme Court may strike down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, which would erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year or households that earn less than $250,000.