Education

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools

District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.

Friday Photos: New High School Rises on South Side
Friday Photos

New High School Rises on South Side

Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.

MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer

MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer

At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.

Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab

Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab

Lab aims to connect Wisconsin manufacturers with new automation technologies.

Funding Cuts Would Cost UW-Madison $65 Million Annually, Hamper Alzheimer’s Research

Funding Cuts Would Cost UW-Madison $65 Million Annually, Hamper Alzheimer’s Research

UW research center was substantial contributor to new Alzheimer's blood test.

Murphy’s Law: The Professors Are the Enemy
Murphy’s Law

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.

UWM to Offer Degrees at Waukesha County Technical College

UWM to Offer Degrees at Waukesha County Technical College

Creation of new program follows closure of UWM’s branch campus in Waukesha.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

MSOE Announces New President

MSOE Announces New President

John Walz to retire after nearly a decade of leadership.