Lauren Anderson
Nonprofit spotlight: Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
2240 N. 17th St., Milwaukee
(414) 264-2326 | walnutway.org
Facebook: Walnut Way or @walnut.way | Instagram: @walnutway
Twitter: @walnut_way
Year founded: 2000
Mission statement: Our mission is to sustain...
Marquette faculty group calls on administration to reinstate recently cut staff...
A group of Marquette University faculty is calling on the administration to reverse its recent decision to lay off 39 staff members.
Medical College of Wisconsin sees so-called ‘Fauci effect’ application bump
The Medical College of Wisconsin has seen increased interest from prospective students, in line with a national trend that some attribute to the “Fauci effect” (referring to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).
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Florida-based logistics company Ryder is closing one of its Milwaukee locations, eliminating about 80 positions, according to a notice filed with the state.
Marquette University eliminates 39 positions to address shortfalls
Marquette University eliminated 39 staff positions this week as it continues to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpasses Red Kettle campaign goal
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s signature annual campaign exceeded its goal by nearly $900,000, despite initial projections that donations would be down because of COVID-19.
STEM graduates up slightly in southeastern Wisconsin but disparities persist, report...
Southeastern Wisconsin is showing slight gains in the number of STEM graduates coming out of its colleges, but women and Black students continue to...
How Wisconsinites 65 years and older can access the COVID-19 vaccine
While Wisconsinites 65 and older will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, state health officials are cautioning that those eager to get a shot should brace for themselves for a wait.
Former Aurora pharmacist charged with attempted criminal property damage
The former Aurora Health Care pharmacist who allegedly tampered with COVID-19 vaccines at a Grafton medical center last month was charged Tuesday with attempted felony criminal damage to property.
Former Hispanic Chamber leader Maria Monreal-Cameron dies at 75
Maria Monreal-Cameron, the former president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and a longtime leader in the Milwaukee community, died Monday after a battle with cancer.