UW touts study showing salary averages for graduates

MADISON — University of Wisconsin graduates earn a median salary of about $49,000 one year after graduating, and those from Wisconsin are about six times more likely to remain in the state than those who come to the school from elsewhere, a school-funded study released Sunday showed.The analysis was the first of its kind done by the University of Wisconsin System's Office of Policy Analysis and Research.

'Good to be back:' Some Milwaukee Public Schools staff members return to work amid pandemic

MILWAUKEE -- While schools remain closed, some Milwaukee public school staff members return to work on Tuesday, May 26.Several employee groups -- including assistant principals, deans and year-round workers -- returned to their regular work locations on Tuesday.

MPS, MPD release video for students on how to enjoy summer vacation amid pandemic

MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.

Mayor says there are still too many COVID-19 cases concentrated in Milwaukee to lift order

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the suburban Milwaukee health departments on Tuesday, May 19 announced “all remaining businesses in the 18 suburban municipalities” may reopen Friday, May 22 if they choose to — moving to the next phase of their reopening plans; however, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said there are still too many COVID-19 cases concentrated in the City of Milwaukee to lift the city's order issued on March 25.Meanwhile, the owners of the 27 businesses inside the Sherman Phoenix, which rose from the ashes of the Sherman Park unrest in August 2016, continued working on innovative ways to welcome customers back safely when the city's order is lifted.

UWM's Pat Baldwin reflects on COVID-19 changes, 'The Last Dance' documentary

MILWAUKEE -- There's a lot going on in the world of basketball at the collegiate level amid the coronavirus, with rule changes and recruiting changes.

Cats with no symptoms spread COVID-19 to other cats in UW lab test

MADISON -- Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms, a lab experiment suggests.Scientists who led the work, reported on Wednesday, May 13, say it shows the need for more research into whether the virus can spread from people to cats to people again.Health experts have downplayed that possibility.

MPS shares district's virtual commencement plans for graduating seniors: 'We salute the class of 2020'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Chance the Rapper donates $15K to Milwaukee teacher, school

MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.

UW working on protocols for students' return in fall

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System leaders are working on safety protocols that could enable students to return to campus if the coronavirus pandemic stretches into fall, system President Ray Cross told regents Thursday.Cross told the regents during a teleconference that system leaders want to be able to test all faculty, staff and students — a task he called “monumental.” They also want to be able to trace student contacts, create a way to isolate and quarantine the sick as well as infected people who aren't showing symptoms.Leaders also want to be able to identify public spaces where people could meet safely and provide protective gear to faculty and students.“We will be back in session in fall,” Cross said. “How we deliver that, it won't be normal.

Medical College students give back to the community with homemade PPE

MILWAUKEE -- Students at the Medical College of Wisconsin are giving back to the community during the pandemic -- even though they are unable to work directly with patients.

Marquette University reschedules spring 2020 commencement for Aug. 30

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:

Video: Froedtert, Medical College of Wisconsin staff cheer on 75-year-old COVID-19 survivor

MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.