UWM Panthers fall to N. Kentucky in Horizon League Tournament Championship game
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team lost to N.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team lost to N.
"Puts Milwaukee on the map:" 2 teams, 1 city -- vying to be part of the Big Dance
MILWAUKEE -- Feeling the fever!
MILWAUKEE -- Feeling the fever!
UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Their basketball talents brought them to UWM, and now, they're coaching at the high school level
GLENDALE/SHOREWOOD -- Their basketball talents brought them to UW-Milwaukee.
GLENDALE/SHOREWOOD -- Their basketball talents brought them to UW-Milwaukee.
"It is affecting our life:" UWM students, faculty protest Pres. Trump's executive order on immigration
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee students and faculty members joined dozens at universities across the country in protest Thursday, February 9th.A crowd turned out in Spaights Plaza on the UWM campus, calling themselves "Academics United."It was a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.Those with a number of student organizations said they feel the travel restrictions are directly affecting their education.
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee students and faculty members joined dozens at universities across the country in protest Thursday, February 9th.A crowd turned out in Spaights Plaza on the UWM campus, calling themselves "Academics United."It was a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.Those with a number of student organizations said they feel the travel restrictions are directly affecting their education.
Seeking "clarity" on immigration ban: UWM reaches out to its international students, offers support
MILWAUKEE -- There have been protests, discussion and polls as people react to President Donald Trump's executive order banning travelers and immigration from seven countries.
MILWAUKEE -- There have been protests, discussion and polls as people react to President Donald Trump's executive order banning travelers and immigration from seven countries.
"M-Cubed" initiative involves intensified pathway to higher education
MILWAUKEE -- A big announcement was made Wednesday, January 25th, involving an intensified pathway to higher education.
MILWAUKEE -- A big announcement was made Wednesday, January 25th, involving an intensified pathway to higher education.
"It got really weird:" Milwaukee student's warning about online job scams
MILWAUKEE — For job seekers, a majority of the hunting and hiring process takes place online these days.
MILWAUKEE — For job seekers, a majority of the hunting and hiring process takes place online these days.
Cody Wichmann scores 23; Milwaukee beats Youngstown State in OT
MILWAUKEE — Cody Wichmann scored seven of his 23 points in overtime and Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 94-85 on Sunday, January 22nd.Wichmann and Brock Stull hit back-to-back 3s and the Panthers opened overtime with an 8-0 surge and outscored Youngstown State 19-10 in the extra period.
MILWAUKEE — Cody Wichmann scored seven of his 23 points in overtime and Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 94-85 on Sunday, January 22nd.Wichmann and Brock Stull hit back-to-back 3s and the Panthers opened overtime with an 8-0 surge and outscored Youngstown State 19-10 in the extra period.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Illinois-Chicago, 71-57
CHICAGO — Tai Odiase scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and swatted away six shots as Illinois-Chicago defeated Milwaukee 71-57 on Tuesday night, January 17th -- leading from start to finish.Odiase pulled down an offensive rebound and went back up for a lay-in to start the scoring with less than a minute gone, and later dunked after grabbing another offensive board.
CHICAGO — Tai Odiase scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and swatted away six shots as Illinois-Chicago defeated Milwaukee 71-57 on Tuesday night, January 17th -- leading from start to finish.Odiase pulled down an offensive rebound and went back up for a lay-in to start the scoring with less than a minute gone, and later dunked after grabbing another offensive board.
Stull's 18 points lead Milwaukee past Northern Kentucky, 68-58
MILWAUKEE — Brock Stull scored 18 points and Milwaukee, playing at home for the first time in three weeks, put Northern Kentucky away in the second half to post a 68-58 Horizon League victory Thursday night.Stull hit 7 of 10 shots from the field, including 3 of 5 from long range, and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Panthers, who started the season playing 12 of their first 16 games on the road.The teams played to a 30-30 draw at intermission, and the game was tied at 39-39 with under 15 minutes left.
MILWAUKEE — Brock Stull scored 18 points and Milwaukee, playing at home for the first time in three weeks, put Northern Kentucky away in the second half to post a 68-58 Horizon League victory Thursday night.Stull hit 7 of 10 shots from the field, including 3 of 5 from long range, and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Panthers, who started the season playing 12 of their first 16 games on the road.The teams played to a 30-30 draw at intermission, and the game was tied at 39-39 with under 15 minutes left.
Gov. Walker says budget will pay back universities after tuition cut; but there's a catch
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, January 11th repeated his pledge to lower tuition across the UW System.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, January 11th repeated his pledge to lower tuition across the UW System.
Shorewood police seek suspects after strong armed robbery near UWM campus
SHOREWOOD -- Shorewood police are seeking suspects after a strong armed robbery Thursday night, November 17th near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near N.
SHOREWOOD -- Shorewood police are seeking suspects after a strong armed robbery Thursday night, November 17th near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near N.
“It makes all of it real:" Aspiring students explore careers at 10th annual Fresh Coast Classic
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
UWM employee charged: Complaint says Jack Hay 'viewed pornography while at work'
MILWAUKEE -- A (now former) UW-Milwaukee employee has been criminally charged — accused of saving child pornography on his work computer.
MILWAUKEE -- A (now former) UW-Milwaukee employee has been criminally charged — accused of saving child pornography on his work computer.
"Pretty exciting:" UWM athlete Cody Wichmann prepares for his future after basketball
MILWAUKEE -- There's a college basketball player at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who hopes to score as big on the court this season as he already has off the court.
MILWAUKEE -- There's a college basketball player at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee who hopes to score as big on the court this season as he already has off the court.
MU, UWM men's basketball teams could play each other again; it hasn't happened since 2011
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's and UW-Milwaukee's men's basketball teams could start playing each other again.Representatives from both of Milwaukee's Division I programs are discussing how to make that happen.UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun said there's a good chance the teams will play in the near future.The last time the Golden Eagles and Panthers men's teams played was in December of 2011.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's and UW-Milwaukee's men's basketball teams could start playing each other again.Representatives from both of Milwaukee's Division I programs are discussing how to make that happen.UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun said there's a good chance the teams will play in the near future.The last time the Golden Eagles and Panthers men's teams played was in December of 2011.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Clash of beliefs: Students, members of Westboro Baptist Church square up at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Members of a church known for stirring controversy were bombarded by students on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, October 20th.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of a church known for stirring controversy were bombarded by students on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, October 20th.
Stay aware, alert and safe: UW-Milwaukee urges students to attend Campus Safety Week
MILWAUKEE -- Stay aware, alert and safe -- that's the message the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is giving students after campus police responded to another robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- Stay aware, alert and safe -- that's the message the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is giving students after campus police responded to another robbery.
UWM professor awarded "MacArthur Genius Grant," MacArthur Foundation's highest honor
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor has been awarded the "MacArthur Genius Grant" for work engaging the community in performance arts.This is the MacArthur Foundation's highest honor, and theater professor Anne Basting is the first UWM faculty member to earn it.She will receive $625,000 to spend on any project she wants.The bulk of Basting's work has been about transforming the way we see aging.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor has been awarded the "MacArthur Genius Grant" for work engaging the community in performance arts.This is the MacArthur Foundation's highest honor, and theater professor Anne Basting is the first UWM faculty member to earn it.She will receive $625,000 to spend on any project she wants.The bulk of Basting's work has been about transforming the way we see aging.