UW-Milwaukee chancellor search narrowed down to three candidates
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The search for the next chancellor at UW-Milwaukee has been narrowed down to three candidates.The candidates are Mark Mone, the current interim chancellor at UWM, Gail Hackett, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and William "Mike" Sherman, senior VP and provost/chief operating officer at the University of Akron.University officials say the candidates will participate in a series of public forums that haven't been announced yet.A final decision is expected in early December.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The search for the next chancellor at UW-Milwaukee has been narrowed down to three candidates.The candidates are Mark Mone, the current interim chancellor at UWM, Gail Hackett, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and William "Mike" Sherman, senior VP and provost/chief operating officer at the University of Akron.University officials say the candidates will participate in a series of public forums that haven't been announced yet.A final decision is expected in early December.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
UWM officials meet with Bucks president to talk about the future of the Panthers Arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials met with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin to talk about the future of the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Arena.There have been reports the UWM Arena would be demolished to make way for a new Bucks arena.The Bucks say the new owners haven't decided where they will propose a new arena, and that they are still reviewing all their options.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials met with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin to talk about the future of the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Arena.There have been reports the UWM Arena would be demolished to make way for a new Bucks arena.The Bucks say the new owners haven't decided where they will propose a new arena, and that they are still reviewing all their options.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"A win all the way around:" Transforming a foreclosed building into a house of hope
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It doesn't look like much now, but in a matter of months a boarded up building will become home for six young adults."We call it campus housing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It doesn't look like much now, but in a matter of months a boarded up building will become home for six young adults."We call it campus housing.
Gov. Walker, Mary Burke campaign on heels of first gubernatorial debate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After going head-to-head in their first debate Friday, Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After going head-to-head in their first debate Friday, Gov.
"You do worry:" UW-Milwaukee professor eyes Ebola outbreak with great interest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 4,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 4,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
Michael Marzion, former UWM police chief, then police captain has now been fired
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted on August 25th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university.Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee's police chief on August 25th -- as the result of an investigation into communications Marzion had with a UWM student earlier this year.Because of the rules governing Classified Service employees, Marzion returned to the position of police captain in the department, a job he held prior to being appointed chief.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted on August 25th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university.Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee's police chief on August 25th -- as the result of an investigation into communications Marzion had with a UWM student earlier this year.Because of the rules governing Classified Service employees, Marzion returned to the position of police captain in the department, a job he held prior to being appointed chief.
Accused of keeping a drug house, UWM TKE president appears in court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A UW-Milwaukee student is facing a series of charges in the midst of what police say is an ongoing investigation into allegations regarding a UW-Milwaukee fraternity -- Tau Kappa Epsilon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A UW-Milwaukee student is facing a series of charges in the midst of what police say is an ongoing investigation into allegations regarding a UW-Milwaukee fraternity -- Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Fraternity suspended: Several sickened after drinking at Tau Kappa Epsilon party
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fraternity tied to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is suspended -- and its house president now faces criminal charges.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fraternity tied to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is suspended -- and its house president now faces criminal charges.
DEVELOPING: UWM TKE fraternity suspended, police investigating
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials have announced the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity has been suspended.FOX6 News learned of the suspension Thursday evening, September 18th.UW-Milwaukee says the fraternity has been suspended "on an interim basis" as police conduct an investigation.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says campus police are investigating allegations of date rape drugs placed in alcoholic drinks at a party at the house on Oakland Avenue last weekend.We're told the investigation began after officers interviewed individuals who attended the party.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says one student has been arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials have announced the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity has been suspended.FOX6 News learned of the suspension Thursday evening, September 18th.UW-Milwaukee says the fraternity has been suspended "on an interim basis" as police conduct an investigation.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says campus police are investigating allegations of date rape drugs placed in alcoholic drinks at a party at the house on Oakland Avenue last weekend.We're told the investigation began after officers interviewed individuals who attended the party.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says one student has been arrested.
"It's a challenge:" Dr. Michael Lovell eager to lead as president at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University celebrates the inauguration of its 24th president this week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University celebrates the inauguration of its 24th president this week.
The only school of its kind in the country! Folks tour UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is the only graduate-level school of its kind in the country, and it's in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is the only graduate-level school of its kind in the country, and it's in Milwaukee.
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.
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.
UW-Milwaukee's police chief removed from his post
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Marzion has been removed as Chief of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department -- effective Tuesday, August 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Marzion has been removed as Chief of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department -- effective Tuesday, August 26th.
UW-Milwaukee students should beware of the attack.... TURKEY?!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's apparently a new menace prowling the streets near the campus of UW-Milwaukee -- and students are being warned to be on the lookout.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's apparently a new menace prowling the streets near the campus of UW-Milwaukee -- and students are being warned to be on the lookout.
Student robbed at gunpoint, sexually assaulted feet from UWM campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and sexual assault on Milwaukee’s East Side.Officers were dispatched to neighborhood just north of Locust and Oakland at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18th.A 19-year-old woman reported that she was approached by a man who demanded her belongings at gunpoint."A girl was saying to just take whatever she had and to just leave," said Joshua Sasman.Those are words Sasman never expected to hear outside of his window."I heard the man tell her to get on the ground, face down and to be quiet," said Sasman.The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and took her property before fleeing on foot.Sasman called 911 -- and moments later saw the suspect flee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and sexual assault on Milwaukee’s East Side.Officers were dispatched to neighborhood just north of Locust and Oakland at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18th.A 19-year-old woman reported that she was approached by a man who demanded her belongings at gunpoint."A girl was saying to just take whatever she had and to just leave," said Joshua Sasman.Those are words Sasman never expected to hear outside of his window."I heard the man tell her to get on the ground, face down and to be quiet," said Sasman.The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and took her property before fleeing on foot.Sasman called 911 -- and moments later saw the suspect flee.
Go Panthers! UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station celebrates quite the honor!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station has some celebrating to do!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station has some celebrating to do!
What's that smell? Strange odor prompts evacuation of building at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The engineering, math and science (EMS) building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, July 22nd because of a strange odor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The engineering, math and science (EMS) building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, July 22nd because of a strange odor.
A star, the size of the Earth, made out of...a diamond?! UWM astronomer has made a remarkable discovery!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomer has made a remarkable discovery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomer has made a remarkable discovery.
U.S. Cellular Arena is no more: UW-Milwaukee takes over naming rights for downtown arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Milwaukee Arena, announced that the downtown arena is being renamed the "UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."The renaming of the arena is part of a broad 10-year partnership agreement between UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District that includes the naming rights to the facility and a long-term downtown home for the UWM Panthers Men's Basketball team.A key provision of the new partnership agreement is a plan for UWM to begin hosting major concerts and other programming in the arena, including nationally known speakers.Interim Chancellor Mark Mone says the agreement helps underscore UWM's role as the region's leading university with nearly 28,000 students and 5,000 employees.“Having UWM's name on the downtown arena is an important symbol of our deep commitment to the City of Milwaukee and the entire region,” said Mone. “It fits well with our strategic plan to enhance the university's brand and to further position UWM as Milwaukee's University.”According to Mone, the partnership agreement will also raise UWM's visibility among prospective students and their families.“Having the UWM name on a major public arena in the heart of the region's cultural and social scene will strengthen our marketing efforts with the huge number of people who live in or visit Milwaukee each year,” explained Mone.Mone emphasized that no tax dollars will be used for the marketing and sponsorship initiative.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Milwaukee Arena, announced that the downtown arena is being renamed the "UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."The renaming of the arena is part of a broad 10-year partnership agreement between UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District that includes the naming rights to the facility and a long-term downtown home for the UWM Panthers Men's Basketball team.A key provision of the new partnership agreement is a plan for UWM to begin hosting major concerts and other programming in the arena, including nationally known speakers.Interim Chancellor Mark Mone says the agreement helps underscore UWM's role as the region's leading university with nearly 28,000 students and 5,000 employees.“Having UWM's name on the downtown arena is an important symbol of our deep commitment to the City of Milwaukee and the entire region,” said Mone. “It fits well with our strategic plan to enhance the university's brand and to further position UWM as Milwaukee's University.”According to Mone, the partnership agreement will also raise UWM's visibility among prospective students and their families.“Having the UWM name on a major public arena in the heart of the region's cultural and social scene will strengthen our marketing efforts with the huge number of people who live in or visit Milwaukee each year,” explained Mone.Mone emphasized that no tax dollars will be used for the marketing and sponsorship initiative.