Marquette University names Bill Scholl as new Athletic Director

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bill Scholl, director of intercollegiate athletics at Ball State University, will serve as Marquette University’s next vice president and director of athletics, President Michael R.

Bucks tip of search for Milwaukee's top talent

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are working in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Marquette University to find fun, energetic and talented individuals eager to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans at the BMO Harris Bradley Center this season.The Bucks will hold open auditions for their game night entertainers, including national anthem singers, Young Bucks, Grand Dancers, and Hoop Troop members on several dates in September.On Wednesday, September 10th, auditions for the Bucks Hoop Troop will take place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on 1001 N.

Marquette University alerts students after robberies near campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert -- after two robberies in downtown Milwaukee near campus.On Saturday, August 23rd, there was a robbery near 14th and Kilbourn.

"It's a little crazy!" Marquette University freshmen are movin' in

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday was a busy day near Marquette University's campus as nearly 2,000 students moved in!But on the day of new beginnings, many kept a former graduate in their thoughts -- journalist James Foley, whose execution by an Islamic extremist group was released just 24 hours prior.More than 700 incoming freshmen moved into McCormick Hall alone.

Police seek suspects in strong-armed robbery that occurred near Marquette campus Thursday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a strong-armed robbery that took place near the Marquette University campus on Thursday, July 24th.It happened just before 5:00 p.m. Thursday.Marquette's Department of Public Safety tells FOX6 News two suspects implied a weapon and demanded property.The victim handed over property, and the two suspects fled on foot southbound on 23rd Street.The victim, who was not affiliated with Marquette, was not injured.Milwaukee police and the Department of Public Safety are investigating.The first suspect is described as a black man, approximately 25 years old, approximately 6'1" tall.

"This is a really, really big deal:" Marquette professor, published expert on Ukraine speaks on Thursday's events

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in a rebel-controlled part of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, spurring swift accusations from Ukrainian officials that "terrorists" shot down the aircraft.

Robbery near campus: Marquette issues safety alert to students as police search for suspects

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has issued a safety alert to its students after a robbery that occurred on Sunday, June 15th.It happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 500 block of 19th Street.Milwaukee police say two suspects implied a weapon and approached a woman not affiliated with Marquette -- taking her cell phone and other property.The victim sustained no physical injuries.The suspects fled the scene in a navy blue four-door sedan on Clybourn Street.Marquette's Department of Public Safety and MPD are investigating.The first suspect is described as a white female, between the ages of 20 and 23 years old.

ALERT: Marquette University warns students after bank robbery near campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University officials issued a public alert to students on Tuesday, May 27th, after a bank near the university was robbed.The BMO Harris Bank near 21st and Wisconsin Ave.

Facing trial: Two accused in armed robberies involving Marquette students

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two charged in connection with series of armed robberies and a shooting incident involving Marquette University students will stand trial.20-year-old Johnny Sellers of Milwaukee, and 20-year-old David Thompson of Milwaukee were in court on Wednesday, May 21st for their preliminary hearings.Each pleaded not guilty to the charges against them -- and in each case, the court determined there is enough evidence for the men to stand trial.Police say four Marquette University students were robbed at gunpoint in separate incidents — and one of them was shot.Sellers faces two charges — two counts of armed robbery (threat of force) as party to a crime — both felony charges.Thompson faces four charges — including armed robbery (threat of force) — repeater, first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon) — repeater, possession of a firearm by a felon (repeater), and attempted armed robbery (use of force) — repeater.All four charges against Thompson are felonies.Police spoke with two armed robbery victims on April 22nd, just after 11:30 p.m.The first victim told police he was walking from a convenience store at North 17th Street and West Wells Street to his apartment when he noticed two men by the door of the building on West Wisconsin Avenue.Police say the victim told them he went back to his phone to finish a text message, and when he looked up and saw that a suspect had two silver revolver-style handguns pointed at him.Police say the victim told police he was asked to turn around and look down — before the suspect asked for the victim’s wallet and backpack.Police say the suspects got away with the victim’s wallet, cell phone and backpack in this case.Police say when Johnny Sellers was apprehended at his sister’s residence on West Wisconsin Ave.

Turning the tassles: MU, UWM, Cardinal Stritch students graduate

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Milwaukee was filled with caps and gowns as students from Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee celebrated spring commencement in two separate ceremonies.