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.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County launches fund to support flood recovery
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County has launched the Urgent Need Fund: Flood Recovery in response to the weekend’s historic flooding.
Flood damage increases with rising rainfall rates in Wisconsin, report says
Climate change has brought more intense rain and, as a result, destructive flood damage to Wisconsin.
As this trend will...
Bobby Portis Jr. joins Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin board
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin has added Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. to its board of directors, the nonprofit...
Compass Health Center prepares to open new Brookfield location
Compass Health Center looks to provide greater access to mental health services with the opening of its new Brookfield facility next month.
Marquette University professor receives $1 million grant to support MPS computer science teachers
A Marquette University professor has received $1 million from the National Science Foundation to help train computer science teachers at Milwaukee Public Schools.
Milwaukee Bucks open health and wellness clinic in Schlitz Park
The Milwaukee Bucks Health and Wellness program has opened a new clinic to offer free and personalized obesity management treatment.
Renewed Hope Home Care in Milwaukee to close
Renewed Hope Home Care, a Milwaukee-based provider of non-medical in-home living assistance, will permanently close on Nov. 30, according...
Bernie’s Book Bank eyes expansion with Glendale facility
Bernie’s Book Bank, a Lake Bluff, Illinois-based nonprofit, looks to expand its presence in Milwaukee with a book processing facility and volunteer center in Glendale.
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Carroll University announces $52.5 million in facilities projects
Carroll University in Waukesha is embarking on a $52.5 million facilities plan that includes the construction of a new Sullivan School of Business, Engineering and Technology.
Jewish Family Services opens affordable senior housing units in Brown Deer
Milwaukee-based nonprofit Jewish Family Services opened a new 56-unit affordable and supportive senior housing residence in Brown Deer last...
RNC host committee donates over $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits
The host committee of last year’s Republican National Convention has donated over $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits.
Milwaukee County approves $30 million funding for Mitchell Park Domes renovation
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson signed legislation on Wednesday that grants final approval for the $30 million the county has promised to the Domes Reimagined Plan.
