From a Refugee Camp to College: Asma’s Mission to Aid Refugees

Asma with her mother at MPS Foundation’s 2023 Celebration of Scholars event Overcoming adversity, a select few not only triumph over obstacles but also make it their life’s mission to aid those who have confronted similar hardships. Asma Osman, a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar in Southeast Asia, is one such remarkable person. Her journey has…

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2023 Impact Report: MPS Foundation

Welcome to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s 2023 Impact Report and Spotlight Stories, an inspiring testament to the collective impact we have achieved over the past year. In this report, we celebrate our successes through both the quantifiable achievements highlighted in the infographic below and the deeply human narratives captured in our three spotlight stories.…

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Willie Jude II Named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation has chosen philanthropic professional, educational leader, and MPS alum Willie Jude II as its new Executive Director. His proven track record of fueling advancement, community philanthropy, and educational equity and a passion for helping Milwaukee students succeed made him the standout choice for this new role. As Executive Director,…

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