Higher-than-expected number of voters registering at the polls led to extended wait at MU

MILWAUKEE -- High voter turnout on Election Day Tuesday, April 5th led to long lines and extended wait times for some -- including at Marquette University, where the last student voted almost an hour-and-a-half after the polls closed.There were some long waits at the Alumni Memorial Union on the MU campus Tuesday.

April 4th was deadline for suspended MU professor to write letter of apology; he's refused

MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 4th was the deadline for Marquette University professor John McAdams, who is currently suspended from the university, to submit a letter of apology in order to get his job back.

ESPN report: MU's Henry Ellenson to enter NBA Draft

MILWAUKEE -- ESPN's Jeff Goodman is reporting Marquette University's Henry Ellenson will declare for the NBA Draft and hire an agent.Ellenson was the Big East "Freshman of the Year."

MU pres. issues "call for decency," says former grad student subject to hate over professor's suspension

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell has issued "a call for decency" following what he characterizes as a "stream of hate and threatening messages" leveled against a former MU graduate student on the internet.

Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette collaborate on biomedical program

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin have announced a new partnership -- on a joint educational organization for engineers, scientists and physicians.The two institutions said the initiative is called the Medical College of Wisconsin Biomedical Engineering Department.

Political science professor John McAdams suspended by Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Marquette University political science professor John McAdams is suspended without pay until January 2017.

Brussels attacks: Concern for students studying abroad in Belgium

MILWAUKEE -- Whenever there are attacks or disasters around the world, there is concern that students studying abroad may be in harm's way.

Trey Schwab, a familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans, has passed away

MILWAUKEE -- A familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans has passed away after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis and rejection after a double lung transplant.Trey Schwab passed away Sunday, March 20th at UW Hospital in Madison.FOX6's Tim Van Vooren profiled Trey Schwab in February 2016 -- as he was facing a new health battle, and reflecting on his life.

Race for SCOWIS: Rebecca Bradley, JoAnne Kloppenburg to meet for debate at MU

MILWAUKEE — Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg are launching the first TV ads of their general election race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and they'll meet for a debate on Tuesday evening, March 15th in Milwaukee.Bradley, who was appointed to the court last fall to finish the late Patrick Crooks' term, played up endorsements from judges and law enforcement.

Marquette University men's basketball team not selected for the NIT

MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team is done for the season.The team announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th it was not selected for the NIT, and will not take part in any other post-season tournaments.Marquette University ended the season with a 20-13 record, losing to Xavier in the Big East Conference Championship.

Marquette holds off St. John's 101-93 in Big East Tournament

NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Jajuan Johnson scored 23 points and Marquette held off a furious rally by feisty St.

MU basketball: Henry Ellenson & Haanif Cheatham earn All-Big East honors

NEW YORK  — Providence teammates Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil, Villanova's Josh Hart and Seton Hall's Isaiah Whitehead are all unanimous selections to the All-Big East team.Joining them on the six-man first team announced Sunday, March 6th are Trevon Bluiett of Xavier and freshman Henry Ellenson of Marquette.The second team has Butler teammates Roosevelt Jones and Kelan Martin, Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr., Georgetown's D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono.The all-freshman team has unanimous choices Ellenson, Jalen Brunson of Villanova and Edmond Sumner of Xavier.They were joined by Eli Cain of DePaul, Jessie Govan of Georgetown, Haanif Cheatham of Marquette and Kassoum Yakwe of St.

Marquette falls to Butler, 95-74

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Etherington scored a career-high 18 points to lead five Bulldogs in double figures, and Butler scored its most points in a Big East game this season with a 95-74 rout over Marquette on Saturday.Etherington's 18 points came on Senior Day in his 112th career game.

Marquette's Henry Ellenson day to day with sprained left ankle

MILWAUKEE — Marquette says star forward Henry Ellenson is day to day with a sprained left ankle.The 6-foot-11 Ellenson could be an NBA draft lottery pick if he decides to leave school early.

Luke Fischer scores career-high 23 points as Golden Eagles beat Georgetown 88-87

MILWAUKEE — Luke Fischer scored a career-high 23 points, including the go-ahead free throws with less than two seconds left, and Marquette edged Georgetown 88-87 Tuesday night, March 1st.Georgetown trailed much of the game, but made a 14-6 run late in the second half and Isaac Copeland's 3-pointer with 3:53 put the Hoyas up one, 78-77.D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera's jumper with eight seconds left put Georgetown up 87-86, but his foul with 1.2 seconds to go put Fischer on the line and he made both.