Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary

Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.

FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.

UW-La Crosse Chancellor Gow says he was fired for producing porn

Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said that regents fired him because they were uncomfortable with him and his wife producing and appearing in pornographic videos.

UW Regents vote to terminate La Crosse chancellor

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously in a special meeting on Wednesday to terminate Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse.

MPS 'financial crisis,' referendum considered to cover shortfall

School districts across Wisconsin are facing budget shortfalls and now the Milwaukee Public Schools board is sounding the alarm on the issue.

MPS board possible referendum, funding issues
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Members of the Milwaukee Public Schools board held a press conference on Friday, Dec. 22 to discuss a possible referendum for the 2024 ballot to address funding issues.

MPS considers funding options, referendum
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The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to explore funding options, including a possible referendum on the April 2024 ballot. The board says it is facing a budget shortfall and state aid hasn't kept up with inflation.

MPS moving to single, districtwide calendar next school year

Milwaukee Public Schools will move from two school calendars to a single, districtwide calendar, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point

For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.

Raymond School Board meeting; parents push for shakeup

At a meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, Racine County parents took the next step in ousting Raymond school board members.

WI tribes' free tuition, fees; UW to cover cost of undergraduate degree

The University of Wisconsin announced it will offer financial support to cover the cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribes.

UWM commencement Dec. 17; award 2,000+ degrees

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 2,000 degrees at its 129th commencement on Sunday, Dec. 17.

UWM armed sexual assault on campus, police investigate report

The UWM Police Department is investigating a reported on-campus armed sexual assault that took place Sunday in a wooded area along Edgewood.

Role of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on UW campuses

'Diversity, equity and inclusion' has been the center of a funding fight between the state legislature and the Universities of Wisconsin, and you might be wondering what exactly the DEI division does on campus.

UW regents back GOP deal; funding in exchange diversity effort limits

The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved an $800 million deal with Republican lawmakers for pay raises and building projects, in exchange to limit diversity positions.

Voucher school program; WI Supreme Court won't hear challenge lawsuit

The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit brought by Democrats seeking to end the state's taxpayer-funded private school voucher program.

Kenosha school closures; parents react to district's vote

The Kenosha Unified School Board voted to close six schools Tuesday night. Now, parents are struggling to figure out next steps for their students.