Late journalist, ex-convict funds scholarship for ex-offenders
Funds from the estate of the late Roger Bruesewitz, a journalist, heroin addict, and ex-convict, will start a first-of-its-kind scholarship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Education
MATC encourages enrollment with free class offer
With an invitation to “give us the College Try,” Madison College will now offer a free week of classes to new students at the school.
Auto clinic hopes to encourage more females in the industry
Wilde East Towne Honda, in partnership with Dane County School Consortium, will host a Girl’s Auto Clinic encouraging high school young women to defy gender stereotypes in the automotive industry.
ULI donates downtown commercial space to Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
Developer Urban Land Interest (ULI) has donated a prime commercial property on the Capitol Square to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
Edvest announces 2021 state tax deduction increase
Edvest, Wisconsin’s 529 College Savings Plan, announced the 2021 state tax deduction has been raised to $3,380.
RISE expands in-person services, plans renovation
An increase in demand for mental health services for young people and families along with loosened COVID-19 restrictions has prompted RISE Wisconsin to expand in-person services at its Respite Center.
Madison Reading Project moves
Nonprofit Madison Reading Project has moved to a new 2,500-square-foot location at 1337 Greenway Cross, #186.
Trampoline park launches program for children under 5
Sky Zone indoor trampoline park has launched a new program designed specifically for children 5 years old and under at its Madison location.
AmFam, Brewers create new scholarship program
American Family Insurance and the Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation have established the Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors currently residing in Milwaukee.
Madison ranks high for women in STEM jobs
Achieving greater diversity in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has long been an uphill battle, but signs are pointing to steady — albeit noticeably slow — growth in the number of women being employed in the sector. Perhaps not surprisingly, Madison is helping lead the way.
$14 million donation allows One City Schools to expand
A $14 million donation from American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland will allow One City Schools to buy a Monona office building and expand its programming.
Burke donates $1 million for Black women’s wellness
Madison-based nonprofit Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness will receive $1 million over the next 10 years from the Mary Burke Fund for Girls and Women.
LGBT Chamber names members of Business Leadership Academy
Madison-based Lumi McWhorter of Wipfli LLP was chosen to participate in the program.
Competitive video gaming teaches kids career skills
While a career in esports may not be feasible for every gamer, many of the skills picked up through competitive video gaming are just what today’s employers are looking for.
AmFam contributes new donations in honor of Hank Aaron
In anticipation of Milwaukee Brewers opening day at the new American Family Field, and to honor baseball Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Aaron (No. 44), Madison-based American Family Insurance is contributing two new $44,000 donations for scholarships for Milwaukee students to support programs started by Hank and Billye Aaron’s Chasing the Dream Foundation.
Take Five: Are you feeling the entrepreneurial tug?
Madison attorney Barbara Zabawa has written a new book for people who have felt the entrepreneurial tug but have yet to pull the trigger. The book, titled The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy Through Entrepreneurship, will be released on March 31 and is pretty timely, considering the pandemic-driven surge in new business startups.
Newspaper foundation celebrates First Amendment with contest
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation announced the launch of the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest to recognize the First Amendment.
Should student loans be forgiven?
Pursuing a higher education degree is supposed to be a pathway to unlocking a steady career path and increased earning potential, but for many that college degree also carries the crushing burden of student loan debt.
MMSD opens in-person learning to all grades
Students in grades 3–12 in the Madison Metropolitan School District Madison will return to school buildings beginning April 13.
College essay contest seeks messages of connection
Several performing arts organizations, including Overture Center for the Arts, have partnered with Rogers Behavioral Health, a not-for-profit provider of mental health and addiction services, to provide five $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin participants in the Dear Evan Hansen “You Will Be Found” College Essay Writing Challenge.
