Article: EDITORIAL; Others now have to step up; for UWM's public health school; Joseph Zilber's generous; $10 million gift can jump-start this worthy community campaign

Starting last year, the two principal public figures pushing for an accredited graduate school of public health in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago, have been making subtle references to well-heeled donors waiting in the wings - angel investors, if you will.

It's now clear that it wasn't wishful thinking. Joseph Zilber, who in a matter of just a few weeks has become Milwaukee's newest major philanthropist, has decided to give the proposed school the financial boost it needs to become a reality.

The real estate developer, who turns 90 this fall, will announce a $10 million gift Monday to UWM to establish, build and operate the ...

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