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Dairy state residents celebrate the 175th Wisconsin State Fair
MATC Times
Wisconsinites converged on the State Fair grounds to sample hundreds of food options, take in live music and drinks, learn about agriculture and enjoy the midway. This 11 day festival typically draws in over 1 million visitors and provides a 200 million dollar impact on the state economy. Check out our photo gallery.
MATC Times Out & About: Milwaukee’s Third Ward
MATC Times
The Historic Third Ward is the true heart of Milwaukee and is a must see for anyone exploring the city. For this episode, MATC Times Out & About stopped by the area that runs south of I-794 and ends at the Hoan Bridge.
Wisconsin State Fair begins Thursday celebrating 175 years
MATC Times
This year the Wisconsin State Fair features new artists, menu items and a special ride to celebrate America’s 250 anniversary. While fairgoers are not strangers to eclectic food and drinks, some new items on the menu will be sure to put some taste buds to the test. One such item is the bugged out frozen...
MATC employee group receives national recognition for advancing campus inclusion
MATC Times
Pride Alliance, an employee resource group (ERG) at MATC, has received a 2026 Global ERG Network (GEN) IMPACT Award for its efforts to create a more inclusive and welcoming campus community. This marks the first time the group has received a GEN IMPACT Award. Pride Alliance was recognized for its work developing MATC’s flag policy,...
Update on former MATC Foundation member accused of embezzling charity funds
MATC Times
The former Director of Finance and Operations for the MATC Foundation, Jason Flanders, is no longer employed by MATC. Flanders was placed on administrative leave after a federal indictment, issued on Feb. 3, 2026, accused him of participating in an embezzlement scheme. The charges stem from his role with a previous employer. An email was...
Changes in MATC student parking at the Downtown Campus
MATC Times
MATC students have a new way to pay for parking in the structure on 8th and State Street downtown. The college sent an email this week with information on the launch of a new online portal, an upgrade to campus kiosks and a new daily voucher process. The parking process will stay the same for...
Brady Street Festival
MATC Times
As one of the city’s most popular neighborhood block parties, the 2026 Brady Street Festival featured three stages with local music, numerous food trucks, beer tents, and vendors. The annual event on July 25, spanned nine blocks of East Brady Street—stretching from Farwell Avenue on the east side to Van Buren Street on the west...
Milwaukee Air and Water Show
MATC Times
Over 200,000 spectators packed the Milwaukee lakefront for the 2026 Milwaukee Air and Water Show July 25 and July 26. This two day event featured aerial acrobatics, military aircraft and water demonstrations.
MATC Times Out & About: Milwaukee Riverwalk
MATC Times
MATC students at the Downtown Campus find exploring Milwaukee’s Riverwalk a great experience, especially in the summer, fall and spring. That’s why we decided to check it out in this episode of our series Out & About.
German Fest
MATC Times
German food, music and heritage took center stage this weekend at Milwauke’s lakefront.
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