Education
Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools
District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million
Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New High School Rises on South Side
Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer
At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft, UWM Unveil New AI Lab
Lab aims to connect Wisconsin manufacturers with new automation technologies.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools
Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM to Offer Degrees at Waukesha County Technical College
Creation of new program follows closure of UWM’s branch campus in Waukesha.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
MSOE Announces New President
John Walz to retire after nearly a decade of leadership.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
