Kwik Trip, Badger Band member partner for company's 1st NIL deal

Kwik Trip announced its first collegiate NIL partnership Tuesday – not with a student-athlete, but with a student nonetheless.

MPS early start students return for 2023 school year

Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, Aug. 14 began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar.

MPS launch free breakfast and lunch program for students

All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at all MPS schools and MPS contracted schools.

Scholarship program empowers young women

Soon-to-be high school seniors will come together in Franklin Saturday, Aug. 12 for the chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. But the Distinguished Young Women Program is about so much more than money.

Student loan payment freeze ending: What borrowers need to know

The freeze on student loan payments is coming to an end soon, so what does that mean for borrowers, and how can they prepare?

Wastewater treatment, Milwaukee pilot system unveiled

Marquette University and Rapid Radicals Technology on Thursday unveiled a pilot system designed to help treat wastewater and prevent sewer overflows.

MPS hiring event Aug. 16; openings for variety of positions

Milwaukee Public Schools is holding the third in a series of four monthly job fairs on Wednesday, Aug.16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames

For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.

Back-to-school shopping, Brewers rookies help kids get ready

Milwaukee Brewers rookies Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer helped Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids with back-to-school shopping Tuesday.

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans

The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”

Back-to-school shopping, Milwaukee organization helps kids get ready

Wellpoint Care Networks and Meijer helped students and families get ready for school, donating supplies like backpacks and lunchboxes.

Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board

The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.

UWM Learic Davis basketball camp for kids
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Basketball can bring people together, and that is exactly what one Milwaukee man is trying to do. Lily Zhao goes Beyond the Game with UWM's newest recruit.

UW-Oshkosh layoffs, furloughs announced to shrink $18M deficit

UW-Oshkosh plans to lay off scores of employees, offer early retirement deals and impose furloughs as it grapples with a projected $18 million deficit.

International Baccalaureate Program, 3 MPS grade schools accepted

Milwaukee Public Schools announced three of its grade schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a multiyear application process.

MPS, Children’s Wisconsin partnering; provide athletic training services

Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Wisconsin are partnering to provide athletic training services at varsity athletic competitions beginning with the fall 2023 sports season.