Greenfield HS teacher named Global Educator of the Year

Carley Goodkind, a German language teacher and global educator at Greenfield High School, has been named the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s 2021-22 Global Educator of the Year.

Concordia University helping Kyiv students forced from home

Concordia University Wisconsin is working to make sure students at a university in Kyiv have what they need while being forced from home.

Masks optional indoors at Marquette University beginning March 2

Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.

UWM dorm carbon monoxide leak; 12+ students assessed, treated

Students were evacuated from Cambridge Commons residence hall Monday night, Feb. 28 due to a carbon monoxide leak, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials said.

Marquette's Shaka Smart; coaching more than practices, games

Shaka Smart is the first Black head coach of Marquette’s men’s basketball team -- and he says he's coaching far more than practices and games.

Marquette alum Lemonis donates $15M for 'Student Success'

The Lemonis Center for Student Success will provide wraparound services for students across all majors, academic abilities, and backgrounds to enrich and expand student opportunities, a release said.

NASA engineer visits MSOE, speaks with students

A NASA engineer visited the Milwaukee School of Engineering, speaking with students ahead of a Marcus Center National Geographic event.

Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds

Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.

Break up MPS? Wisconsin Assembly passes bill

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill intended to break up MPS, and another bill to expand school voucher eligibility to all students.

UW System critical race theory restrictions voted on by Republicans

Republican legislators are setting their sights on the University of Wisconsin System, voting Tuesday on bills likely headed for vetoes.

Masks optional West Allis-West Milwaukee schools
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The superintendent noted in a letter to families that masks could come back if the positivity rate in any school exceeds 3% among students and staff.

80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma

Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.

Civil rights pilgrimage, Marquette University students reflect on trip
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In January 2022, several Marquette University students and staff took a trip to the southern United States for an immersive civil rights pilgrimage.

Civil rights pilgrimage; Marquette University students reflect on trip

In January 2022, several Marquette University students and staff took a trip to the southern United States for an immersive civil rights pilgrimage.

UWM Panthers fall to Purdue Fort Wayne

Jalon Pipkins had 24 points as Purdue Fort Wayne won its seventh consecutive game, defeating Milwaukee 81-71 on Sunday.

Wauwatosa school clothing drive stocks community closet

The Wauwatosa School District, in partnership with the district’s PTA Council, held a clothing drive to stock its first-ever community closet on Saturday.

Shots fired near Marquette campus, suspect fled on foot

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened Wednesday, Feb. 16 near 19th and State.