Education & Workforce Development

The construction of a greenhouse is being envisioned as a foundation for struggling veterans to build productive and successful civilian lives.

Timothy Smunt, dean of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Lubar School of Business, is transitioning out of his leadership role back into a faculty position this summer, UWM announced on Thursday.

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Neuroscience Research Center Board will host the annual Imagine More Dinner on Sunday at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee. The event focuses on research, prevention and treatment of diseases impacting the brain.

PAVE Milwaukee, an education-focused nonprofit organization, gained 1,000 square feet as it relocated its offices to the Matthews Building on Wisconsin Avenue on Wednesday.

The State of Wisconsin on Thursday officially received notice from Assurant Inc. that the company will lay off 1,200 workers in Milwaukee beginning in August.

Urban farmer Will Allen, chief executive officer of Milwaukee's Growing Power, is representing the "Good Food Revolution" as part of a U.S. delegation to be sent by President Barack Obama to attend the Milan Expo 2015 in Italy.

Playworks Wisconsin has named Deborah Lukovich as its new executive director.

Milwaukee-based cloud communication services provider Corvisa LLC has named three new executives.

With graduations happening across the state, great talent is ready to join Wisconsin's workforce. We have high school, technical college, four-year and graduate students completing their diplomas, credentials, and degrees.

"There are endless opportunities for growth and advancement right here in Wisconsin."
- Ian Abston, Young Professional and co-founder of NEWaukee