Marquette Expands First-Generation Scholarship Fund
Marquette University is growing a scholarship program aimed at students who are the first in their families to attend college, citing rising interest from Milwaukee-area high schools.
Education
UW-Madison Launches Campus-Wide AI Literacy Initiative
The university is rolling out a new program to embed artificial intelligence tools and critical thinking about them into courses across every college, from engineering to the humanities.
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UW-Milwaukee Breaks Ground on New Student Housing
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee officials say a new residence hall is meant to ease a persistent campus housing crunch and make on-campus living more attractive to upperclassmen.
MSOE Partners with Manufacturers on Robotics Training
Milwaukee School of Engineering is working with regional manufacturers to build hands-on robotics and automation coursework designed to feed directly into local factory floor jobs.
Medical College of Wisconsin Opens Rural Health Research Lab
A newly opened research space is focused on studying health outcomes and care access gaps in Wisconsin's rural counties, an area researchers say has been historically understudied.
Lawrence University Conservatory Expands Community Programs
The Appleton conservatory is opening more of its music instruction to local youth and adult learners, part of an effort to deepen ties between the university and the Fox Valley community.
Healthcare
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Aurora Health Care Expands Orthopedic Surgery Program Amid Rising Demand
Aurora Health Care is expanding its orthopedic surgery capacity across southeastern Wisconsin as demand for joint replacement and sports medicine procedures continues to climb among an aging and active population.
Wisconsin Clinics Add Same-Day Appointments to Ease Primary Care Bottleneck
A growing number of Wisconsin primary care clinics are reserving same-day appointment slots to help patients get seen faster, an effort to counter growing wait times amid a statewide primary care physician shortage.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Adds Advanced MRI Suite for Faster Diagnoses
A newly installed advanced MRI suite at Froedtert Hospital promises sharper imaging and shorter scan times, allowing physicians to detect certain conditions earlier and reduce wait times for patients.
Bellin Health Launches NICU Nurse Residency Program to Address Staffing Gaps
Bellin Health has introduced a specialized nurse residency track for its neonatal intensive care unit, aiming to build a pipeline of trained NICU nurses amid a persistent regional nursing shortage.
Marshfield Clinic Surgical Teams Adopt Minimally Invasive Techniques for Faster Recovery
Surgical teams at Marshfield Clinic Health System are increasingly turning to minimally invasive procedures for common operations, cutting hospital stays and helping patients across central Wisconsin return home sooner.
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Fieldstone Inn & Hospitality Group Reinvents Waukesha's Boutique Lodging Scene
Owen Delacroix converted a historic Waukesha farmhouse into a boutique inn and restaurant, then built it into a small hospitality group betting on the region's appeal to Milwaukee weekend travelers.
Prairie & Pine Mercantile Revives Main Street Retail in Oshkosh
Monique Beauregard built a single vintage-goods storefront into a small chain of Prairie & Pine Mercantile shops, arguing that curated local retail can still compete with big-box stores and online shopping.
Titletown Data Systems Grows a Green Bay Tech Cluster Beyond Football
Nathaniel Osei built a data infrastructure company in Green Bay, arguing the city can build a genuine technology sector rather than remaining known only for its football team.
Ostrowski Family Farms Cooperative Bets Big on Regenerative Agriculture
Grant Ostrowski organized a cooperative of Waukesha County farmers around regenerative soil practices, arguing the approach can keep small family farms financially viable for another generation.
Chippewa Advisory Partners Builds a Boutique Consulting Powerhouse in Eau Claire
Sabrina Reyes left a national consulting firm to build a boutique advisory practice in Eau Claire, arguing that mid-sized Wisconsin companies need strategy expertise without big-firm overhead.
Finance & Economy
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Wisconsin Housing Market Cools Slightly as Inventory Improves
More homes are sitting on the market across Wisconsin this summer, giving buyers modestly more negotiating power after years of tight inventory and rapid price growth.
Door County Tourism Economy Braces for Another Record Summer
Lodging and hospitality businesses across Door County are gearing up for what officials expect to be another strong summer season, even as workforce housing constraints limit growth.
Regional Banks Expand Small-Business Lending Programs Across Wisconsin
Community and regional banks are rolling out new small-business lending products aimed at manufacturers and retailers, betting that relationship banking can still win against larger national lenders.
Trucking and Supply Chain Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Small Manufacturers
Smaller Wisconsin manufacturers say rising freight and diesel costs are eating into margins already strained by years of supply chain disruption.
Port of Milwaukee Opens Shipping Season With Cargo Volumes Up
The Port of Milwaukee's opening weeks of the Great Lakes shipping season point to stronger bulk cargo activity, driven by construction materials and agricultural exports.
Beauty & Wellness
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Eau Claire Salon Owner Named Regional Stylist of the Year
Bridget Solheim, owner of Chippewa & Co. Salon, was recognized by a Midwest hairstyling association for her mentorship program and technical color work, capping a decade of building the Eau Claire studio from a single chair.
Third Ward Facial Bar Puts a Local Twist on Traditional European Treatments
Cream City Facial Bar has opened along Milwaukee Street in the Historic Third Ward, reworking classical European facial techniques with ingredients sourced from Wisconsin dairies and orchards.
Kenosha Wellness Collective Opens Doors to Integrative Healing
Harborlight Wellness Collective has brought acupuncture, meditation coaching, and nutrition counseling under one roof near downtown Kenosha, part of a broader push to make holistic care more accessible outside major metro areas.
Appleton Wellness Center Tailors New Programs for Healthy Aging
Evergreen Vitality Center has introduced multigenerational fitness classes and mobility-focused programming aimed at older adults, reflecting founder Dr. Susan Kwan's belief that healthy aging works best as a shared family effort.
Waukesha Recovery Lounge Brings Cold Plunge Culture to the Suburbs
Frost & Flow Recovery Lounge has introduced contrast therapy, cold plunge tanks, and infrared sauna sessions to downtown Waukesha, tapping into a wellness trend that owner Nate Ostrowski says has outgrown its coastal-city reputation.