Samantha Dietel
Samantha covers education, healthcare and nonprofits for BizTimes. She recently graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a journalism degree. She wrote for the Columbia Missourian newspaper, and covered Congress as an intern at States Newsroom’s Washington, D.C. bureau. She loves exploring new cities, listening to music and watching Star Wars.
Milwaukee Job Corps Center continues operating as federal judge temporarily blocks federal funding cuts
The Milwaukee Job Corps Center remains open as the Trump Administration attempts to shut down Job Corps nationwide.
Milwaukee Rep appoints new board president and trustees
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has appointed Adam Peck, founder and chief investment officer of Riverwater Partners, as its new...
Q&A: Outgoing UWM chancellor Mark Mone discusses his legacy
Mark Mone’s time as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been a transformative period for the university.
UWM University Center opens on WCTC campus
With the opening of the UWM University Center, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Waukesha County Technical College increase access to a streamlined and affordable path toward a four-year degree.
MPS faces long term fiscal challenges, report says
While last year’s referendum gives Milwaukee Public Schools some short-term revenue relief, fiscal challenges still lie ahead for the district, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Federal research funding cuts could force Medical College of Wisconsin to shrink research enterprise
While managing recent cancellations of some federal research grants, the Medical College of Wisconsin is bracing for more substantial...
Dohmen Company Foundation invests $3.5 million in meal delivery platform Mealogic
The Dohmen Company Foundation, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit focused on eliminating diet-related diseases, has made a $3.5 million investment in Mealogic.
MSOE president John Walz announces retirement
Milwaukee School of Engineering President John Walz will retire from his current role and transition to president emeritus effective Jan. 1, MSOE announced on Tuesday.
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Northwestern Mutual Foundation pledges $4.5 million to Milwaukee schools and nonprofits
Northwestern Mutual, through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, has pledged to give $4.5 million across 70 Milwaukee schools and nonprofits in 2025, the foundation announced on Tuesday.
Instructional audit identifies ways to improve learning at MPS
An audit of instructional policies and methodologies at Milwaukee Public Schools has identified 38 recommendations to improve learning outcomes in the district.
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital begins $125 million renovation project
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital is planning to bring together its integrated surgical services as part of a $125 million renovation project.
Federal funding cuts ‘could slice deep’ for some Wisconsin populations, report says
In Wisconsin, federal support is critical for many seniors, students, veterans, people who have disabilities, and individuals from low-income families in Wisconsin, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
