Students take in pope's Mass in Philly with clear view of pontiff: "Seeing him in the flesh, there aren't words"
HARTLAND -- Pope Francis' six-day visit to the United States came to an end on Sunday, September 27th -- but it was a final full day for the pontiff -- beginning Sunday morning with a meeting with bishops in Philadelphia and ending Sunday evening with a farewell ceremony at Philadelphia International Airport, before Pope Francis entered the plane that would take him home to Rome.
HARTLAND -- Pope Francis' six-day visit to the United States came to an end on Sunday, September 27th -- but it was a final full day for the pontiff -- beginning Sunday morning with a meeting with bishops in Philadelphia and ending Sunday evening with a farewell ceremony at Philadelphia International Airport, before Pope Francis entered the plane that would take him home to Rome.
Marquette University students watch Papal visit from school's "Pope Zone"
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University made watching Pope Francis' arrival to the White House a community affair on Wednesday, September 23rd.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University made watching Pope Francis' arrival to the White House a community affair on Wednesday, September 23rd.
"Extraordinary opportunity:" County Exec., MU president look forward to event with Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pope Francis is making an historic visit to the United States.
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pope Francis is making an historic visit to the United States.
"Never had an experience like this:" Marquette University arranges for students to see Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE -- The first Jesuit pope is coming to the United States.
MILWAUKEE -- The first Jesuit pope is coming to the United States.
Bus driver fired over altercation with passengers: "They was spitting at each other for a minute"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is fired after video surfaces on Facebook showing him punching a passenger in the street.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is fired after video surfaces on Facebook showing him punching a passenger in the street.
MU grad will attend Pope Francis' U.S. event with this message: "You can absolutely be Catholic and gay"
RICHMOND, Virginia -- Pope Francis will be visiting the United States later this month, and a Marquette University graduate will get to attend one of his events.
RICHMOND, Virginia -- Pope Francis will be visiting the United States later this month, and a Marquette University graduate will get to attend one of his events.
As students return to campus at Marquette University, new police department established to keep them safe
MILWAUKEE -- As Marquette University students are returning to campus for a new school year, they'll notice something different when it comes to security on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- As Marquette University students are returning to campus for a new school year, they'll notice something different when it comes to security on campus.
"Nervous but excited:" Freshman move-in day welcomes thousands of new Marquette University students
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
"This will be a terrific life experience:" Marquette University's basketball team heads to Italy
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
Marquette University remembers James Foley one year after his death; "He gave everything to help others"
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
"I could not be more honored and humbled:" Marquette names first-ever James Foley scholar
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
Team bonding: Marquette takes basketball team on trip of a lifetime
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MU junior hosts camp for blind, visually-impaired young people: "Kids make everything worth it"
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.
"He was really cool:" Dwyane Wade makes a surprise visit to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Cheers rang through Marquette University as a basketball icon gave 60 central city children the surprise of a lifetime."I think he was really cool," said 8-year-old Na'jaha Burris.Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade visited the second and third graders participating in his inaugural "Live to Dream" summer reading program at Marquette.
MILWAUKEE -- Cheers rang through Marquette University as a basketball icon gave 60 central city children the surprise of a lifetime."I think he was really cool," said 8-year-old Na'jaha Burris.Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade visited the second and third graders participating in his inaugural "Live to Dream" summer reading program at Marquette.
Student government leaders at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette take stand on bus drivers strike
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
Sentenced: Second man convicted in connection with series of armed robberies targeting MU students
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- He pleaded no contest to charges filed against him in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014-- and on Monday, June 22nd, he was sentenced.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- He pleaded no contest to charges filed against him in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014-- and on Monday, June 22nd, he was sentenced.
"Marquette's position is clear:" MU joins "Play It Forward" in support of proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
Community garden: Quest to find a rice that can grow in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- It's a big idea, starting with a little garden."When we first came here the first day, when they came back they were smiling.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a big idea, starting with a little garden."When we first came here the first day, when they came back they were smiling.
Marquette University officials working with Office of Civil Rights to investigate allegations of sexual harassment
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University is investigating allegations of sexual harassment.A Marquette University spokesman tells FOX6 News it involves two former students (one male, and one female), and as soon as it was reported to university officials, they contacted Milwaukee police.The MU spokesman says the university is cooperating with the Office of Civil Rights, which handles dozens of similar cases at universities across the country every year.The spokesman says this case does constitute a violation of Title IX (which states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance), but it does not involve Marquette University athletics.Title IX complaints related to sexual harassment and sexual violence have been filed by students on other campuses in the past.Below is the full statement issued to FOX6 News by Marquette University's Director of University Communications:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University is investigating allegations of sexual harassment.A Marquette University spokesman tells FOX6 News it involves two former students (one male, and one female), and as soon as it was reported to university officials, they contacted Milwaukee police.The MU spokesman says the university is cooperating with the Office of Civil Rights, which handles dozens of similar cases at universities across the country every year.The spokesman says this case does constitute a violation of Title IX (which states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance), but it does not involve Marquette University athletics.Title IX complaints related to sexual harassment and sexual violence have been filed by students on other campuses in the past.Below is the full statement issued to FOX6 News by Marquette University's Director of University Communications:
"Why is this happening?" MU students take action after resource center director fired in fallout over mural
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students are demanding answers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students are demanding answers.