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.
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.
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.
Gateway Technical College names interim president
Morgan Phillips will serve as Gateway Technical College interim president beginning July 1, the college’s board of trustees announced on Wednesday.
See photos: Milwaukee Brewers build bookshelves for local children
Along the warning track of American Family Field, the full Milwaukee Brewers roster built 60 bookshelves for local children on Monday.
Milwaukee area workforce development organizations to receive about $3.7 million in DWD grants
Employ Milwaukee and other workforce development organizations in southeastern Wisconsin will receive funding through the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Worker Advancement Initiative.
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Laura Bray named new president of UWM Foundation
The UWM Foundation has named Laura Bray as its next president.
Milwaukee Rep theater complex project nears completion
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Associated Bank Theater project has reached its final months of renovation and construction.
Milwaukee Job Corps Center will close following federal funding cuts
The Milwaukee Job Corps Center will be shut down as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s termination of its Job Corps contracts nationwide.
Acts Housing launches public phase of $26.4 million Opening Doors Campaign
Acts Housing aims to fundraise $26.4 million to expand homeownership opportunities for Milwaukee families.
