Lauren Anderson
UPAF campaign brings in $11.7 million for arts groups
The United Performing Arts Fund’s 2020 campaign raised about $11.7 million for Milwaukee-area arts groups, the fund announced Monday.
Evers extends statewide mask mandate
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today extended the statewide face covering mandate through Nov. 21.
New Bublr Bikes stations planned for these 26 sites
The city of Milwaukee has announced the locations of 26 new Bublr Bikes stations as part of the nonprofit bike share system’s 2021 expansion plans.
Marcus Center moving forward with phase one of renovations
The Marcus Performing Arts Center said it has received funding to move forward with a planned renovation of its Uihlein Hall and create a new outdoor public space on its downtown Milwaukee campus.
Milwaukee County defers accepting $15 million for youth detention center renovation
Milwaukee County has deferred accepting $15.2 million in state funding to develop a 32-bed secure residential center for non-serious juvenile offenders in a portion...
Concordia University Wisconsin president to retire
Concordia University Wisconsin president Rev. Patrick Ferry announced this week he will retire at the end of the academic year.
MPS Foundation raising $1 million for student, teacher tech support
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. is launching the second $1 million phase of its #ConnectMilwaukee campaign to provide tech support for student families and teachers.
UW-Madison again top-ranked university in Wisconsin by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report today released its annual university rankings.
🔒 Nonprofits show resiliency as COVID continues to deal challenges
Though many have been buoyed by federal relief and emergency grants, Wisconsin nonprofit organizations are struggling from a drop in private donations needed to...
🔒 Milwaukee Public Museum unveils site of future facility
The Milwaukee Public Museum announced today the site in downtown Milwaukee that it has chosen as the location for its future facility.
🔒 Back to school: As students return, colleges and universities face...
Mackenzie Allen says she now feels “a bit shakier” on some of the subjects that will underpin the rest of her college coursework after...
Marquette receives $1 million grant for eldercare workforce scholarships, curriculum
Marquette University was awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to provide scholarships for students going into the eldercare workforce.