Golden Eagles alumni team 'looking forward to making another run' at tournament with $2M prize
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!
Marquette University will become 'test optional' in fall 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Monday, June 10 announced the university would become test optional, offering domestic and international undergraduate applicants the choice to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Monday, June 10 announced the university would become test optional, offering domestic and international undergraduate applicants the choice to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
'It's Game of Thrones:' 2 queens killed atop Marquette Engineering Hall, leaving bee colony in jeopardy
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found drama fit for prime time on the rooftop of the Engineering Hall at Marquette University involving a colony of bees: A queen thrown from power, killed by her subjects, and a community trying to stay alive.The bee colony at Marquette is part of a campaign to slow the nationwide trend involving dwindling bee numbers -- but as with any monarchy, life can be tough at the top."It's crazy, and it's very much Game of Thrones," said Charlie Koenen, BeeVangelists. "It's got some bees in it, but we've got a problem.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found drama fit for prime time on the rooftop of the Engineering Hall at Marquette University involving a colony of bees: A queen thrown from power, killed by her subjects, and a community trying to stay alive.The bee colony at Marquette is part of a campaign to slow the nationwide trend involving dwindling bee numbers -- but as with any monarchy, life can be tough at the top."It's crazy, and it's very much Game of Thrones," said Charlie Koenen, BeeVangelists. "It's got some bees in it, but we've got a problem.
Marquette University offers first fully online undergraduate degree program
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced on Monday, May 20 it is now accepting applications for a new online Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication program.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced on Monday, May 20 it is now accepting applications for a new online Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication program.
Marquette signs new 5-year contract with men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University signed a new five-year contract with head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski through the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced on Tuesday, May 7.In five seasons, Wojciechowski has led the Golden Eagles to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances (2017 and 2019) and a trip to the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals in 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University signed a new five-year contract with head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski through the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced on Tuesday, May 7.In five seasons, Wojciechowski has led the Golden Eagles to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances (2017 and 2019) and a trip to the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals in 2018.
'We have support:' Mourners gather at Marquette to host vigil for Sri Lankan bombing victims
MILWAUKEE -- It's been almost a week since explosions in Sri Lanka killed hundreds of people on Easter Sunday.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been almost a week since explosions in Sri Lanka killed hundreds of people on Easter Sunday.
'Honoring the victims:' Weekend vigils scheduled at MU, in Brookfield after Sri Lanka terror attacks
MILWAUKEE -- Weekend vigils have been scheduled at Marquette University in Milwaukee and at Ridgewood Church in Brookfield to honor the more than 300 people killed on Easter Sunday in terror attacks in Sri Lanka.
MILWAUKEE -- Weekend vigils have been scheduled at Marquette University in Milwaukee and at Ridgewood Church in Brookfield to honor the more than 300 people killed on Easter Sunday in terror attacks in Sri Lanka.
'Truly priceless:' Marquette's new Athletic and Human Performance Research Center called a game-changer
MILWAUKEE -- After 12 months of construction and years of planning, FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 23 checked out a new building on Marquette University's campus.The $24 million, 46,000 square foot Athletic and Human Performance Research Center was called a game-changer for athletics at the university.In addition to serving as a dedicated research space, it offers something else that was desperately needed for the lacrosse and golf teams."We've got two teams in here that had really no place to call home at all.
MILWAUKEE -- After 12 months of construction and years of planning, FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 23 checked out a new building on Marquette University's campus.The $24 million, 46,000 square foot Athletic and Human Performance Research Center was called a game-changer for athletics at the university.In addition to serving as a dedicated research space, it offers something else that was desperately needed for the lacrosse and golf teams."We've got two teams in here that had really no place to call home at all.
MU basketball players Sam, Joey Hauser to transfer from program: 'Wish them the best of luck'
MILWAUKEE --Marquette University men’s basketball players Sam and Joey Hauser will transfer from the program, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Monday morning, April 15.“We are thankful for all that Sam and Joey contributed to our program and University during their time at Marquette and wish them the best of luck in the future,” Wojciechowski said. “We have a tremendous group of returning players and are extremely excited about the upcoming season and future of our program.”
MILWAUKEE --Marquette University men’s basketball players Sam and Joey Hauser will transfer from the program, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Monday morning, April 15.“We are thankful for all that Sam and Joey contributed to our program and University during their time at Marquette and wish them the best of luck in the future,” Wojciechowski said. “We have a tremendous group of returning players and are extremely excited about the upcoming season and future of our program.”
Marquette University looking to find owner of 1968 class ring
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University is looking to track down the owner of a lost class ring.According to a post shared on Twitter, MU says a motel owner found the 1968 class ring with initials "DAB" engraved on it.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University is looking to track down the owner of a lost class ring.According to a post shared on Twitter, MU says a motel owner found the 1968 class ring with initials "DAB" engraved on it.
Marquette rallies for 58-54 OT win over Rice
COLLEGE STATION, Texas— When Marquette was down by nine points with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter against Rice in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Natisha Hiedeman had just one message for her team."We're not losing this game," the senior barked at her teammates.The experienced Golden Eagles turned things around after that, scoring 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and overtime to go on top and hold on for a 58-54 win.Hiedeman scored 13 points and Allazia Blockton had 12 as the seniors led five-seed Marquette to a victory in the first round of the tournament for the second straight year."We talked a lot about how we're never out of the fight," Hiedeman said. "No matter what the score is, how much time is left, we're going to give it our all ...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas— When Marquette was down by nine points with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter against Rice in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Natisha Hiedeman had just one message for her team."We're not losing this game," the senior barked at her teammates.The experienced Golden Eagles turned things around after that, scoring 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and overtime to go on top and hold on for a 58-54 win.Hiedeman scored 13 points and Allazia Blockton had 12 as the seniors led five-seed Marquette to a victory in the first round of the tournament for the second straight year."We talked a lot about how we're never out of the fight," Hiedeman said. "No matter what the score is, how much time is left, we're going to give it our all ...
Let the NCAA Tourney games begin: No. 5 Marquette takes on No. 12 Murray State Thursday
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Reigning national champion Villanova will be in action along with Michigan, the runner-up from a year ago, while Belmont and Murray State open the NCAA Tournament as trendy upset picks.
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Reigning national champion Villanova will be in action along with Michigan, the runner-up from a year ago, while Belmont and Murray State open the NCAA Tournament as trendy upset picks.
Survive and advance: Marquette Golden Eagles prepare to face Murray State in NCAA Tourney
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Survive and advance is what it's all about during March Madness.
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Survive and advance is what it's all about during March Madness.
'Our team is ready:' Marquette Golden Eagles head to CT to face Murray State in NCAA Tourney
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team on Tuesday, March 19 departed for Hartford, Connecticut ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup.Marquette, the No. 5 seed, faces No. 12 Murray State Thursday, March 21.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team on Tuesday, March 19 departed for Hartford, Connecticut ahead of their NCAA Tournament matchup.Marquette, the No. 5 seed, faces No. 12 Murray State Thursday, March 21.
'A humanitarian issue:' Vigil held on Marquette campus for 50 killed at New Zealand mosques
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University on Monday evening, March 18 hosted a vigil honoring the 50 victims who lost their lives in shootings at two mosques in New Zealand Friday, March 15.The white supremacist accused of gunning down 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand has dismissed his lawyer and opted to represent himself at trial, prompting the prime minister to declare Tuesday that she would do everything in her power to deny him a platform for his racist views.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University on Monday evening, March 18 hosted a vigil honoring the 50 victims who lost their lives in shootings at two mosques in New Zealand Friday, March 15.The white supremacist accused of gunning down 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand has dismissed his lawyer and opted to represent himself at trial, prompting the prime minister to declare Tuesday that she would do everything in her power to deny him a platform for his racist views.
March Madness: Wisconsin, Marquette each earn 5 seed in NCAA tournament
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles earned 5 seeds in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles earned 5 seeds in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.