UWM-MPS teacher program receives $2.4 million grant
MILWAUKEE -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools.The money will be used to improve math and science programs in Milwaukee's public high schools.Twenty-five MPS teachers will be trained in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.Those teachers will then work with UWM faculty and MPS district leaders to analyze their classroom practices and lead development workshops for other teachers across the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools.The money will be used to improve math and science programs in Milwaukee's public high schools.Twenty-five MPS teachers will be trained in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.Those teachers will then work with UWM faculty and MPS district leaders to analyze their classroom practices and lead development workshops for other teachers across the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
UWM named one of the nation's best schools for LGBTQ students
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named one of the nation's best schools for LGBTQ students.UWM received 4.5 out of 5 stars.The rating comes from "Campus Pride," a leading non-profit organization that tracks policies, programs and practices across hundreds of national schools.The "Campus Pride" director said it is important that schools today have the support and resources for LGBTQ students to succeed.The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay also made it into the "Top 30" list.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named one of the nation's best schools for LGBTQ students.UWM received 4.5 out of 5 stars.The rating comes from "Campus Pride," a leading non-profit organization that tracks policies, programs and practices across hundreds of national schools.The "Campus Pride" director said it is important that schools today have the support and resources for LGBTQ students to succeed.The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay also made it into the "Top 30" list.
Is Wisconsin truly a swing state? Political expert considers what's in play
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin has been a hotbed of political activity in recent weeks.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin has been a hotbed of political activity in recent weeks.
Unwanted label: How did Milwaukee become known as "America's most segregated major city?"
MILWAUKEE -- It is a label getting national attention these days -- Milwaukee as America's most segregated major city.Borders are everywhere.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a label getting national attention these days -- Milwaukee as America's most segregated major city.Borders are everywhere.
Summer "College for Kids" program gives children hands-on experience in higher education
MILWAUKEE -- Kids as young as five and six years old are taking classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus; it's part of the "College for Kids" program.
MILWAUKEE -- Kids as young as five and six years old are taking classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus; it's part of the "College for Kids" program.
New culture, big adjustment: How area universities prepare students to be safe studying abroad
MILWAUKEE -- Learning to live in a new culture can be a big adjustment, especially when you're a young college student.
MILWAUKEE -- Learning to live in a new culture can be a big adjustment, especially when you're a young college student.
Milwaukee Admirals "break ground" for new locker room at UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals and the Wisconsin Center District held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday morning, June 17th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals and the Wisconsin Center District held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday morning, June 17th.
UWM video of grads dancing to "Can't Stop the Feeling" nets response from Justin Timberlake
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
UWM, MU host spring commencement ceremonies, "the pay off" after years of hard work
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
Con"grad"ulations! UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University host spring commencement ceremonies
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
Track, basketball and studying to become a nurse: Meet UWM's "Two Sport Steph!"
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Faculty at UW-Milwaukee votes "no confidence" in UW System
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
Adam LaRoche walked away from baseball because Sox had issue with son; hits close to home for UWM Panther
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
MILWAUKEE -- Former Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche said he had no regrets after walking away from baseball and a $13 million salary after a dispute with the team over the presence of his young son at the ballpark -- an issue that hits close to home for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers player.
LaVall Jordan on his new head coach position at UWM: "We're looking forward, not backward"
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.
UW-Milwaukee introduces LaVall Jordan as school's new basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee introduced LaVall Jordan on Friday afternoon, April 8th as the school's new head basketball coach.Jordan replaces Rob Jeter, who was fired last month.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee introduced LaVall Jordan on Friday afternoon, April 8th as the school's new head basketball coach.Jordan replaces Rob Jeter, who was fired last month.
ESPN: UW-Milwaukee hires LaVall Jordan as new head basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- Michigan assistant coach LaVall Jordan has been hired as the new head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Panthers, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
MILWAUKEE -- Michigan assistant coach LaVall Jordan has been hired as the new head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Panthers, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
"Makes me sick:" Protester seen stomping on American flag outside Trump town hall at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- There were protesters outside the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Mainstage Theatre, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to host a Fox News Channel town hall event scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- There were protesters outside the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Mainstage Theatre, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to host a Fox News Channel town hall event scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on campus.
UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun sits down with FOX6 to discuss backlash over firing of Rob Jeter
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletic Director on March 17th fired Rob Jeter, the beloved Panthers men's basketball coach.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletic Director on March 17th fired Rob Jeter, the beloved Panthers men's basketball coach.
UWM players Akeem Springs, Jordan Johnson speak out after Coach Rob Jeter's firing: "I was shocked"
MILWAUKEE -- The backlash to the firing of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter has been unrelenting.
MILWAUKEE -- The backlash to the firing of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter has been unrelenting.
Hackers send anti-Semitic fliers to UWM campus printers
PRINCETON, N.J. — Several colleges across the country are investigating after a rash of anti-Semitic fliers began printing from their network-connected printers or fax machines.The fliers began appearing Thursday at schools including New Jersey's Princeton University, Rhode Island's Brown University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.The director of the New England office of the Anti-Defamation League says a white power group appears to have hacked into school printers.
PRINCETON, N.J. — Several colleges across the country are investigating after a rash of anti-Semitic fliers began printing from their network-connected printers or fax machines.The fliers began appearing Thursday at schools including New Jersey's Princeton University, Rhode Island's Brown University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.The director of the New England office of the Anti-Defamation League says a white power group appears to have hacked into school printers.