Milwaukee-based Scoliosis Research Society receives $3 million gift
The Milwaukee-based Scoliosis Research Society recently received a $3 million donation to create an endowment for investigator-initiated research.
Kenosha nursing home to close, lay off 65 employees
Kenosha Estates Rehab & Care Center will close its doors and lay off 65 employees, the nursing home notified the state this week.
UWM to consolidate, realign some colleges and schools
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will consolidate eight schools and colleges into four new colleges, under a plan recently approved by the UW System Board of Regents.
Marquette receives $1.75 million gift to support Center for Real Estate
Marquette University alumni Perry and Sheila Vieth are giving $1.75 million to establish an endowed directorship in its College of Business Administration’s Center for Real Estate.
Jrue and Lauren Holiday awarding another $1 million in grants to Black-led organizations
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and his wife, Olympic gold medalist Lauren Holiday, are providing a third $1 million round of grant funding to Black-led nonprofits and businesses.
Acts Housing reports record number of home purchases, gains in Black homeownership
Milwaukee-based Acts Housing supported a record 305 home purchases last year, nearly half of which were made by Black homeowners.
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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County names 2022 campaign co-chairs
The United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced the four area business leaders that will steer its 2022 community campaign.
Amid shortages, DWD directing $1 million to teacher training, recruitment
The state of Wisconsin is making $1 million available to support the recruitment and training of new teachers in low-income and urban area school districts.
Tyrannosaurs exhibit opens this Friday at Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum will open a special exhibit, “Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family,” this Friday.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council among 20 organizations to reach $53 million settlement with Fannie Mae
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council and 19 other local fair housing organizations nationally reached a $53 million settlement with Fannie Mae this week over allegations that the company treated foreclosed homes in communities of color unfavorably.