Conversation about Milwaukee 53206 documentary kicks off Marquette University's "Mission Week"
MILWAUKEE -- As a part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week, members of the community are taking a look at racial injustice in Milwaukee.Events on Monday, February 6th revolved around the film Milwaukee 53206, a documentary about one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation.On Monday night, the movie will be screened and end with dinner and conversation.The conversation began Monday afternoon with a discussion about what it took to make the film in the first place.
MILWAUKEE -- As a part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week, members of the community are taking a look at racial injustice in Milwaukee.Events on Monday, February 6th revolved around the film Milwaukee 53206, a documentary about one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation.On Monday night, the movie will be screened and end with dinner and conversation.The conversation began Monday afternoon with a discussion about what it took to make the film in the first place.
Marquette University's plan to host conservative speaker Ben Shapiro sparks controversy on campus
MILWAUKEE -- Windows were smashed and fires were set to protest a polarizing Breitbart news editor on a California campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Windows were smashed and fires were set to protest a polarizing Breitbart news editor on a California campus.
Marquette professor suspended for criticizing a graduate student online gets his day in court
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University professor suspended for criticizing a graduate student online sued the university over the discipline.
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University professor suspended for criticizing a graduate student online sued the university over the discipline.
MU led for much of 1st half, but ultimately fell to St. John's 86-72
NEW YORK — Bashir Ahmed had a career-high 23 points and St.
NEW YORK — Bashir Ahmed had a career-high 23 points and St.
Marquette Medical Brigade: 80 students, MU president's wife, Coach Wojo's wife headed to Nicaragua
MILWAUKEE -- For over 20 years, students at Marquette University have sent medical brigades to South American countries in need.
MILWAUKEE -- For over 20 years, students at Marquette University have sent medical brigades to South American countries in need.
Marquette University social media pages SURGE following huge win against #1 Villanova
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's buzzer beater win against top-ranked Villanova Tuesday night, January 24th, has people talking.Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset Villanova 74-72.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn’t been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's buzzer beater win against top-ranked Villanova Tuesday night, January 24th, has people talking.Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset Villanova 74-72.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn’t been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.
Clutch Katin Reinhardt helps Marquette upset No. 1 Villanova
MILWAUKEE — Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset top-ranked Villanova 74-72 on Tuesday night, January 24th.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn't been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.He would have been proud of the Golden Eagles' effort against Villanova.
MILWAUKEE — Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset top-ranked Villanova 74-72 on Tuesday night, January 24th.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn't been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.He would have been proud of the Golden Eagles' effort against Villanova.
New details: Marquette University's $600M plan to transform its Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE -- A new residence hall and athletic research center aren't the only projects Marquette University has on deck.MU President Mike Lovell revealed new details on $600 million worth of projects that will change the campus.The additions include a BioDiscovery District and Innovation Alley, which includes a new business school and a recreation and wellness facility, as well as the already announced residence hall and sports research center.PHOTO GALLERYAll of the buildings are part of the university's larger campus master plan.The buildings will likely be built in the next six to eight years.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- A new residence hall and athletic research center aren't the only projects Marquette University has on deck.MU President Mike Lovell revealed new details on $600 million worth of projects that will change the campus.The additions include a BioDiscovery District and Innovation Alley, which includes a new business school and a recreation and wellness facility, as well as the already announced residence hall and sports research center.PHOTO GALLERYAll of the buildings are part of the university's larger campus master plan.The buildings will likely be built in the next six to eight years.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"Let's hope for the best:" Marquette University students react to Trump's inauguration
MILWAUKEE -- A new president, new party and a new vision.
MILWAUKEE -- A new president, new party and a new vision.
MU alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein will donate $10M towards new residence hall once $10M raised
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein have issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the university’s new residence hall facility, MU President Michael Lovell announced Wednesday, January 18th during his annual campus address.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein have issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the university’s new residence hall facility, MU President Michael Lovell announced Wednesday, January 18th during his annual campus address.
Marquette Golden Eagles fall to Butler; No. 13 rallied from 18-point deficit to win 88-80
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 22 points and No. 13 Butler rallied from an 18-point deficit, surging in the second half to beat Marquette University 88-80 Monday, January 16th.Butler trailed by 16 at halftime, but outscored Marquette 38-18 in the next 11 minutes to take the lead.
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 22 points and No. 13 Butler rallied from an 18-point deficit, surging in the second half to beat Marquette University 88-80 Monday, January 16th.Butler trailed by 16 at halftime, but outscored Marquette 38-18 in the next 11 minutes to take the lead.
Marquette holds on for 89-86 win over Seton Hall
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had 22 points and Katin Reinhardt made four free throws in the final 29 seconds of overtime to help Marquette beat Seton Hall 89-86 on Wednesday night, January 11th.The Golden Eagles (11-5, 2-2 Big East) took the lead for good at 79-78 on Howard's pair of free throws with 3:57 left in overtime.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had 22 points and Katin Reinhardt made four free throws in the final 29 seconds of overtime to help Marquette beat Seton Hall 89-86 on Wednesday night, January 11th.The Golden Eagles (11-5, 2-2 Big East) took the lead for good at 79-78 on Howard's pair of free throws with 3:57 left in overtime.
Marquette University Golden Eagles fall to Seton Hall, 69-66
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Khadeen Carrington scored five of his 12 points on one extended possession in the final 30 seconds and Seton Hall pulled out a wild 69-66 win over Marquette on Sunday, January 1st.Katin Reinhardt, who had five 3s and 15 points in the first half, scored on a backdoor layup for his only points of the second half, putting Marquette up 66-63 with 38 seconds left.
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Khadeen Carrington scored five of his 12 points on one extended possession in the final 30 seconds and Seton Hall pulled out a wild 69-66 win over Marquette on Sunday, January 1st.Katin Reinhardt, who had five 3s and 15 points in the first half, scored on a backdoor layup for his only points of the second half, putting Marquette up 66-63 with 38 seconds left.
Howard, Johnson lead Marquette past Georgetown, 76-66
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had career highs with five 3-pointers and 23 points, Jajuan Johnson added 20 with five assists and four steals on Wednesday night, December 28th and Marquette beat Georgetown 76-77 in the Big East Conference opener for both teams.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points and Luke Fischer scored eight with 10 rebounds.Johnson and Howard hit back-to-back 3-pointers to cap an 11-0 run to start the game and Rowsey's with 14:30 left in the half made it 16-2 and Marquette (10-3) never trailed.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had career highs with five 3-pointers and 23 points, Jajuan Johnson added 20 with five assists and four steals on Wednesday night, December 28th and Marquette beat Georgetown 76-77 in the Big East Conference opener for both teams.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points and Luke Fischer scored eight with 10 rebounds.Johnson and Howard hit back-to-back 3-pointers to cap an 11-0 run to start the game and Rowsey's with 14:30 left in the half made it 16-2 and Marquette (10-3) never trailed.
"There's nothing better:" Marquette men's basketball team buys Christmas presents for homeless kids
WAUWATOSA -- Just about everyone this time of year loves to play Santa and give presents.
WAUWATOSA -- Just about everyone this time of year loves to play Santa and give presents.
Cheatham's 19 paces Marquette past SIU-Edwardsville 89-56
MILWAUKEE — Haanif Cheatham scored 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting and led five players in double figures as Marquette defeated SIU-Edwardsville 89-56 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the schools.Luke Fischer added 15 points, Jajuan Johnson 14, while Sam Hauser and Duane Wilson scored 11 each for the Golden Eagles, who shot 53 percent from the floor, making 32 of 60 field goals.
MILWAUKEE — Haanif Cheatham scored 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting and led five players in double figures as Marquette defeated SIU-Edwardsville 89-56 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the schools.Luke Fischer added 15 points, Jajuan Johnson 14, while Sam Hauser and Duane Wilson scored 11 each for the Golden Eagles, who shot 53 percent from the floor, making 32 of 60 field goals.
Marquette University basketball players shop for Christmas gifts; donate them to Milwaukee Rescue Mission
WAUWATOSA -- Members of Marquette University's basketball team shopped at the Meijer store in Wauwatosa Tuesday, December 20th -- for children in need.The MU basketball players then delivered the gifts at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission -- donating them to some children who will enjoy a special Christmas, thanks to their efforts."I truly believe the biggest gift that you can give is the gift of giving, and for our guys to share in this today to provide hopefully a better Christmas for a number of people is really an outstanding opportunity," Steve Wojciechowski, MU head coach said.PHOTO GALLERY
WAUWATOSA -- Members of Marquette University's basketball team shopped at the Meijer store in Wauwatosa Tuesday, December 20th -- for children in need.The MU basketball players then delivered the gifts at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission -- donating them to some children who will enjoy a special Christmas, thanks to their efforts."I truly believe the biggest gift that you can give is the gift of giving, and for our guys to share in this today to provide hopefully a better Christmas for a number of people is really an outstanding opportunity," Steve Wojciechowski, MU head coach said.PHOTO GALLERY
Marquette University purchases rare first edition, first printing of "The Hobbit"
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials announced on Tuesday, December 20th that the school has acquired one of only 1,500 first edition, first printing copies of The Hobbit by J.R.R.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials announced on Tuesday, December 20th that the school has acquired one of only 1,500 first edition, first printing copies of The Hobbit by J.R.R.
Rowsey's 22 points spark Marquette by St. Francis 78-65
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Jaquan Johnson had a double-double, and Marquette pulled away from St.
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Jaquan Johnson had a double-double, and Marquette pulled away from St.
Hauser, Marquette hold off Fresno State from the line, 84-81
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser hit two free throws in the final 12 seconds to help Marquette hold on to take an 84-81 win over Fresno State Tuesday night.Marquette led by as many as 20 points in the second half but the Bulldogs rallied to trail by five, 71-66 on a layup by Terrell Carter II.Cullen Russo tipped in a rebound with 1:03 left to get Fresno State within three, 76-73, and after Hauser knocked down two free throws Paul Watson took a feed from Carter and hit a 3-pointer to make it 78-76 with 39 seconds left.
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser hit two free throws in the final 12 seconds to help Marquette hold on to take an 84-81 win over Fresno State Tuesday night.Marquette led by as many as 20 points in the second half but the Bulldogs rallied to trail by five, 71-66 on a layup by Terrell Carter II.Cullen Russo tipped in a rebound with 1:03 left to get Fresno State within three, 76-73, and after Hauser knocked down two free throws Paul Watson took a feed from Carter and hit a 3-pointer to make it 78-76 with 39 seconds left.