Samantha Dietel

5 days ago | biztimes.com | Samantha Dietel

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. Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzed MPS’ proposed 2026 budget in a report released on Friday. The report identifies potential federal funding cuts, the district’s reliance on savings from hundreds of vacant positions and a growing structural budget deficit as long-term obstacles for MPS.

5 days ago | biztimes.com | Samantha Dietel

While managing recent cancellations of some federal research grants, the Medical College of Wisconsin is bracing for more substantial funding cuts. In February, the National Institutes of Health issued guidance that capped the indirect cost reimbursement rate for all current and new NIH awards to 15% of grants effective Feb. 10, but a federal judge Already a subscriber? Log in To continue reading this article ...

1 week ago | biztimes.com | Samantha Dietel

The Dohmen Company Foundation, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit focused on eliminating diet-related diseases, has made a $3.5 million investment in Washington, DC-based Mealogic. Mealogic is a ready-to-eat meal delivery platform that enables companies — such as health care providers and wellness brands — to deliver personalized meals nationwide under their own brands.

1 week ago | biztimes.com | Samantha Dietel

[caption id="attachment_614873" align="alignleft" width="300"] Eric Baumgartner. Photo credit: Milwaukee School of Engineering[/caption] 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. Walz became MSOE’s fifth president in 2016.

1 week ago | biztimes.com | Samantha Dietel

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. As part of the $4.5 million investment, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is supporting 220 teachers across 17 area schools through its Summer Teacher Grant program this year. In total, more than 60 summer projects will receive funding — more than double the number of projects supported last year.