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New UW Regents President Drew Petersen Lists Internships, Student Mental Health As Top Priorities

June 19, 2019 - 5:00pm

Newly elected University of Wisconsin Board of Regents President Drew Peterson says his main priorities for the UW System is an increase in internships for undergrads and more resources for mental health services on campus.

Cudahy School District Could End Alternative Lunch Policy

June 19, 2019 - 6:00am

While a bill to protect students from "lunch shaming" works its way through the state Legislature, the city of Cudahy is considering changing its policy to do the same.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Change In Teacher Loan Program

June 17, 2019 - 2:15pm

A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers wants to expand eligibility for a forgivable loan program for trainee teachers after changes made four years ago led to a drop in loans awarded.

Badgers United Pushes To End 6-Year Tuition Freeze At UW Schools

June 17, 2019 - 12:45pm

A new group is forming to push for ending a University of Wisconsin System tuition freeze and more state funding for UW-Madison.

Study Shows Mixed Test Results For Technology In Classrooms

June 17, 2019 - 5:00am

New research is questioning how effective technology is when it comes to teaching kids to read.

Scammers Posing As Vendor Steal $660K From Marshfield School District

June 14, 2019 - 4:10pm

The Marshfield School District had $660,000 stolen from it last month when scammers posed as a trusted vendor seeking routing information.

UW-Eau Claire Foundation Sues City To Avoid Property Taxes

June 13, 2019 - 5:45am

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation is suing the city of Eau Claire arguing a student apartment building is tax exempt. The city disagrees and says the foundation must pay $233,000 in taxes acrued in 2018.

Milwaukee Public Museum Narrows New Location To 4 Downtown Sites

June 12, 2019 - 4:00pm

The Milwaukee Public Museum is considering four sites for a new home in downtown Milwaukee including as part of the Marcus Center For Performing Arts.

State Budget Committee Rejects Major Building Projects In Milwaukee, La Crosse

June 12, 2019 - 11:40am

The state Legislature’s budget committee approved $1.9 billion for state construction projects Tuesday night, but two closely watched building proposals in Milwaukee and La Crosse were denied funding.

Marquette University No Longer Requiring ACT, SAT Scores For Admission

June 12, 2019 - 5:45am

Marquette University will become test optional in fall 2020, joining a growing number of schools to do so. Nine other Wisconsin colleges are test optional

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New UW Regents President Drew Petersen Lists Internships, Student Mental Health As Top Priorities

Cudahy School District Could End Alternative Lunch Policy

Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Change In Teacher Loan Program

Badgers United Pushes To End 6-Year Tuition Freeze At UW Schools

Study Shows Mixed Test Results For Technology In Classrooms

Scammers Posing As Vendor Steal $660K From Marshfield School District

UW-Eau Claire Foundation Sues City To Avoid Property Taxes

Milwaukee Public Museum Narrows New Location To 4 Downtown Sites

State Budget Committee Rejects Major Building Projects In Milwaukee, La Crosse

Marquette University No Longer Requiring ACT, SAT Scores For Admission

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