'Help families:' Next Step Clinic, winner of Marquette's first-ever 'President’s Challenge' opens
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
Markus Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 upset of No. 10 Villanova
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired near Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8 posted a safety alert on social media regarding a shots fired incident that happened near 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.The victim stated he was stopped at the stop sign at 23rd St and Wisconsin Avenue when an unknown suspect fired 3-4 shots, striking his vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8 posted a safety alert on social media regarding a shots fired incident that happened near 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.The victim stated he was stopped at the stop sign at 23rd St and Wisconsin Avenue when an unknown suspect fired 3-4 shots, striking his vehicle.
Markus Howard, Jamal Cain help Marquette hold off Kansas State, win 73-65
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Markus Howard had 19 points, Jamal Cain scored 17, and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65 on Saturday night.Sacar Anim added 13 points for Marquette.The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3).
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Markus Howard had 19 points, Jamal Cain scored 17, and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65 on Saturday night.Sacar Anim added 13 points for Marquette.The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3).
'It's special:' MU earns No. 2 seed as Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returns to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- As the Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returned to Milwaukee for a third time, most recently in 2017, a Marquette University senior is breaking records with a team that's chasing a lengthy tournament run.
MILWAUKEE -- As the Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returned to Milwaukee for a third time, most recently in 2017, a Marquette University senior is breaking records with a team that's chasing a lengthy tournament run.
No. 5 Maryland beats Marquette to win Orlando Invitational
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Marquette faculty, staff serve Thanksgiving dinner for students unable to travel home
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University faculty and staff served a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 28 for approximately 300 students unable to travel home for the holiday, along with members of the community.MU officials said many of those taking part were international students.The Thanksgiving dinner was served in the Cobeen Hall dining room and was made possible by Campus Ministry, the Office of Residential Life, and Sodexo Food Service.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University faculty and staff served a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 28 for approximately 300 students unable to travel home for the holiday, along with members of the community.MU officials said many of those taking part were international students.The Thanksgiving dinner was served in the Cobeen Hall dining room and was made possible by Campus Ministry, the Office of Residential Life, and Sodexo Food Service.
'It just gives me more of a heightened sense:' 2 women robbed near Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after two women were robbed in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after two women were robbed in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MU Law Poll: Fewer Wisconsin voters think President Trump should be impeached, compared to October
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
'Peace of mind:' Student volunteers work together to help the elderly as winter approaches
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
Marquette University opens Next Step Clinic to address Milwaukee mental health needs
MILWAUKEE -- Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever “President’s Challenge” — is now open.The clinic, housed alongside Next Door Foundation Inc., and operating as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is meant to address the mental health and developmental needs of Milwaukee’s underserved children and families.This year, the clinic will roll out family navigation and developmental assessment services; trauma-focused therapies for children and families will begin in 2020.According to a press release, Next Step Clinic was declared the winner of the inaugural challenge in January.
MILWAUKEE -- Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever “President’s Challenge” — is now open.The clinic, housed alongside Next Door Foundation Inc., and operating as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is meant to address the mental health and developmental needs of Milwaukee’s underserved children and families.This year, the clinic will roll out family navigation and developmental assessment services; trauma-focused therapies for children and families will begin in 2020.According to a press release, Next Step Clinic was declared the winner of the inaugural challenge in January.
'Positive step:' Marquette AD supports NCAA move allowing athlete compensation
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA took a major step Tuesday, Oct. 29 toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness."The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit — something they have fought against doing for years — while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA took a major step Tuesday, Oct. 29 toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness."The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit — something they have fought against doing for years — while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.
MU Law poll: Wisconsin voters narrowly divided over President Trump impeachment
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
Marquette University doctoral student from Bangladesh missing since Oct. 18
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22 a missing person's report regarding a doctoral student from Bangladesh.University officials said in a statement the Marquette University Police Department was investigating the matter and found no evidence to suggest that suspicious circumstances or foul play were involved."As a university community, we offer hope for the family and we pray that the individual is found healthy and safe," MU officials added in the statement.Officials with MSA Marquette, "a support group for Muslim students and an outreach group for non-Muslim students studying at Marquette University," said Rakib Rahman has been missing since Oct. 18 around 2 p.m.The Marquette Wire reported Rahman was last seen near 17th Street and State Street, close to the area of his residence.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Marquette University police.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22 a missing person's report regarding a doctoral student from Bangladesh.University officials said in a statement the Marquette University Police Department was investigating the matter and found no evidence to suggest that suspicious circumstances or foul play were involved."As a university community, we offer hope for the family and we pray that the individual is found healthy and safe," MU officials added in the statement.Officials with MSA Marquette, "a support group for Muslim students and an outreach group for non-Muslim students studying at Marquette University," said Rakib Rahman has been missing since Oct. 18 around 2 p.m.The Marquette Wire reported Rahman was last seen near 17th Street and State Street, close to the area of his residence.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Marquette University police.
Wisconsin Assembly approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
'Mixed emotions:' Students move into residence halls at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Marquette University prohibits dockless scooters on campus property 'effective immediately'
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
Marquette University police issue safety alert after attempted armed robbery reported near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.