Former MPS school board member in court for misconduct case
Former Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr made her initial court appearance Friday on two felony charges.
MPS superintendent search: Eduardo Galvan appointed
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to appoint Mr. Eduardo Galvan to the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools.
MPS launches new website to provide information, get feedback
Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP) on Thursday, July 25.
MPS board recall; over 37k signatures gathered, questions arise
Organizers of the effort to recall half of the Milwaukee Public Schools school board say they've gathered 37,000 signatures, and they're looking for more.
Direct Admit Wisconsin; high school seniors to get admission offers soon
High school seniors will begin receiving admissions offers from the Universities of Wisconsin next week under the new Direct Admit Wisconsin program, UWs President Jay Rothman announced.
Camp Randall alcohol sales starting with 2024 season
You will soon be able to buy alcoholic drinks at Camp Randall Stadium.
Marquette University president search launched, listening sessions soon
Marquette University’s Board of Trustees officially launched a national search for its next president, who will be the 25th in the university’s 143-year history.
MPS superintendent search: Eduardo Galvan offered interim job
Following interviews of three final candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, July 15, the board has extended an offer to Mr. Eduardo Galvan.
Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court
The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Teachers struggle with burden of covering cost of crucial school supplies
When adjusting for inflation, teachers are making 5% less on average than they did 10 years ago, data shows.
Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional
The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.
Waukesha school bus test drive, leaders hope it leads to new hires
The School District of Waukesha and First Student held a school bus test drive event on Thursday, July 11. They hope it will lead to new applicants.
Michael Lovell's legacy; Acting MU president shares his connection
For the first time, FOX6 News learns more about the final days of Marquette President Michael Lovell's life – and the legacy he left on others and the university.
UWM Panthers basketball; summer practice in full swing
If you are college-aged, this is the time of year for cookouts and beach days. But if you are college aged and on the basketball team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this is the time of year for working toward the winter.
Shaq takes 20 North Texas kids on $500 back-to-school shopping sprees at JCPenney
The 20 kids received $500 gift cards and an hour to shop with the NBA legend himself!
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
UW regents approve raises for 8 chancellors, bonuses for retaining freshmen
Universities of Wisconsin leaders approved pay raises Monday for more than half of the system's chancellors, annual bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students and six-figure payouts to UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin every year she stays at the flagship university.
College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.