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.
UW-Madison receives $75 million gift for new engineering building
The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $75 million gift for its new $347 million College of Engineering building, the...
Milwaukee Rep reaches $78 million fundraising goal to rebuild theater complex
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced Tuesday that it has reached its $78 million fundraising goal for the Associated Bank...
Parents of Marquette University alumni give $7 million for scholarships
Two Marquette University parents bequeathed $7 million to be used for university scholarships, Marquette announced on Thursday.
Clifford and Mildred...
Friends of the Domes pitch $133 million renovation plan for Mitchell Park Domes
The nonprofit group Friends of the Domes on Tuesday unveiled a proposed $133.4 million renovation plan to ensure the...
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County launches $57.5 million campaign
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced on Thursday its annual fundraising campaign goal of $57.5 million.
This...
Milwaukee County officials recommend Villa Terrace continue as a museum
While the future of Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is still uncertain, there are now four proposed avenues for...
Penfield Children’s Center gets $2.4 million in federal Head Start funding
Penfield Children's Center, an early childhood education and development organization based in Milwaukee, has received more than $2.4 million...
‘We couldn’t afford to wait’: Serenity Inns opens new substance use disorder treatment facility
As opioid overdoses continue to affect lives across Milwaukee, Serenity Inns aims to reach more men seeking treatment for...
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Q&A: Milwaukee Bucks icon Marques Johnson discusses relationship between his recovery and community involvement
Marques Johnson, a former Milwaukee Buck and five-time NBA All Star, turned his recovery from drug addiction into a...
From nurse to CEO: Peggy Troy guided by a ‘north star’ of keeping kids healthy
Standing up for children has been a driving force throughout Peggy Troy’s career in pediatric care.
Troy, president and chief...
WCTC launches $6 million fundraising campaign for applied AI lab
Waukesha County Technical College and its foundation are looking to raise $6 million for the WCTC Applied AI Lab,...
128th Air Refueling Wing hosts leadership event for Milwaukee-area execs
The 128th Air Refueling Wing on Wednesday offered an inside look at its facility and aircraft amid a push...
