"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.
Controversial mural removed from Marquette campus, and resource center director is out of a job
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The director of Marquette University's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is out of a job.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The director of Marquette University's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is out of a job.
Mural featuring FBI Most Wanted Terrorist removed at MU, sorority says proper research wasn't done
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Within hours of learning about concerns over a mural on display on the Marquette University campus, school officials had it removed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Within hours of learning about concerns over a mural on display on the Marquette University campus, school officials had it removed.
"We're just all excited:" Graduates look to the future as MU, UWM hold commencement ceremonies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graduation Day in Milwaukee!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graduation Day in Milwaukee!
Marquette University, Milwaukee Bucks unveil renderings for proposed athletic research center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University released on Thursday, May 6th preliminary design concepts of an athletic performance research center set to be built on campus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University released on Thursday, May 6th preliminary design concepts of an athletic performance research center set to be built on campus.
Robbery near campus: Marquette issues safety alert to students as police search for suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after a robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.It happened in the 500 block of 16th Street at approximately 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th.According to officials, a male suspect approached a Marquette employee, displayed a weapon and demanded property.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after a robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.It happened in the 500 block of 16th Street at approximately 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th.According to officials, a male suspect approached a Marquette employee, displayed a weapon and demanded property.
"Ready to take this next step:" Marquette University police force swears in 19 safety officials
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- History was made today on Marquette's campus. 19 public safety officials were sworn in to the newly adopted Marquette University Police Department.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- History was made today on Marquette's campus. 19 public safety officials were sworn in to the newly adopted Marquette University Police Department.
Protest over racial profiling begins on Marquette campus, ends at County Jail after four arrested
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Student activists marched in Milwaukee on the Marquette University campus Monday, April 27th -- calling for an end to racial profiling, and four ended up arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Student activists marched in Milwaukee on the Marquette University campus Monday, April 27th -- calling for an end to racial profiling, and four ended up arrested.
Marquette alumnus establishes $1 million scholarship for business school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University College of Business Administration announced Monday, April 24th that alumnus John C.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University College of Business Administration announced Monday, April 24th that alumnus John C.
Same beat, new title! Marquette's Dept. of Public Safety will soon become MU Police Department
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Same beat, new title!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Same beat, new title!
Marquette University's Department of Public Safety transitions to police force soon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a recently completed agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Justice and Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marquette University's Department of Public Safety will be come the Marquette University Police Department on Friday, May 1st.The move comes after a year of intense feedback from key internal and community stakeholders, including the offices of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee Police Department.The transition will occur over the summer to accommodate the necessary officer training and certification requirements, according to Chief Paul Mascar.The new Marquette University Police Department will take a phased training approach to convert the university's public safety officers to fully commissioned police officers, Mascari said.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a recently completed agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Justice and Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marquette University's Department of Public Safety will be come the Marquette University Police Department on Friday, May 1st.The move comes after a year of intense feedback from key internal and community stakeholders, including the offices of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee Police Department.The transition will occur over the summer to accommodate the necessary officer training and certification requirements, according to Chief Paul Mascar.The new Marquette University Police Department will take a phased training approach to convert the university's public safety officers to fully commissioned police officers, Mascari said.
Guilty: Jury returns verdict for one of two men charged in series of armed robberies of MU students
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- One of two men charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014 has been found guilty at trial.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- One of two men charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014 has been found guilty at trial.
Majerus Family Foundation gifts $1 million to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Majerus Family Foundation has given a gift of $1 million to Marquette University to create the Rick Majerus Endowed Scholarship.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Majerus Family Foundation has given a gift of $1 million to Marquette University to create the Rick Majerus Endowed Scholarship.
Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.