MPS seeks your feedback on education through survey, listening sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
School supplies collected during Bronzeville Sleepover for Education donated to Carver Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
'Start with a plan:' Professors offer advice as UWM students prepare for the new school year
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
Marquette University prohibits dockless scooters on campus property 'effective immediately'
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
Columbia Playfield in Milwaukee reopens after major makeover
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
UWM student fights citation for taking, destroying swastika sign during campus protest
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration: 'Our goal is to build a strong foundation'
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
Marquette University police issue safety alert after attempted armed robbery reported near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
Former Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus found not guilty of rape
MADISON -- A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday, Aug. 2 before former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was acquitted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students.Cephus, 21, was suspended from the football team last August and was expelled from the university earlier this year for violating its non-academic misconduct code.
MADISON -- A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday, Aug. 2 before former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was acquitted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students.Cephus, 21, was suspended from the football team last August and was expelled from the university earlier this year for violating its non-academic misconduct code.
Woman tells jury ex-UW football player raped her in his home
MADISON — The trial of former University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus began Tuesday with a woman testifying that Cephus raped her in his apartment.Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, is charged with second- and third-degree sexual assault after two 18-year-old women reported to police that he had assaulted them on the same night in April 2018.
MADISON — The trial of former University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus began Tuesday with a woman testifying that Cephus raped her in his apartment.Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, is charged with second- and third-degree sexual assault after two 18-year-old women reported to police that he had assaulted them on the same night in April 2018.
Golden Eagles alumni team 'looking forward to making another run' at tournament with $2M prize
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!
Bill would allow UW to increase tuition up to inflation
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition by no more than the rate of inflation under a bill that the chairman of the state Assembly's higher education committee plans to introduce.The proposal envisions a time after a tuition freeze that has been in place for six years and will run for at least two more.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin would be able to increase tuition by no more than the rate of inflation under a bill that the chairman of the state Assembly's higher education committee plans to introduce.The proposal envisions a time after a tuition freeze that has been in place for six years and will run for at least two more.
'Survivorship comes at a price:' Cancer Crush 5K aims to raise funds for experimental research
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin kicked off the second annual Cancer Crush event Monday, July 22 -- and one cancer fighter said it meant the world.
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin kicked off the second annual Cancer Crush event Monday, July 22 -- and one cancer fighter said it meant the world.
Court records: State indicates former UWM professor accused of sexual assault has fled the country
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor accused of sexual assault failed to appear in court again on Thursday, July 18.Online court records showed during a status conference Thursday, the state informed the court that Anthony Azenabor left the country, and the state indicated there was reason to believe he would not be returning.A bench warrant was issued for Azenabor's arrest after he failed to appear in court on July 8.
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor accused of sexual assault failed to appear in court again on Thursday, July 18.Online court records showed during a status conference Thursday, the state informed the court that Anthony Azenabor left the country, and the state indicated there was reason to believe he would not be returning.A bench warrant was issued for Azenabor's arrest after he failed to appear in court on July 8.
Purple Door serves new ice cream flavor created by Bay View HS students 🍦
MILWAUKEE -- A student creation is in the cooler at a Milwaukee ice cream shop."Bango Helado Con Chamoy" is the brainchild of students from Bay View High School.It's a beet and mango ice cream with a few other select ingredients, including hot sauce!Purple Door Ice Cream had a contest asking for recipes from Milwaukee Public Schools' students.
MILWAUKEE -- A student creation is in the cooler at a Milwaukee ice cream shop."Bango Helado Con Chamoy" is the brainchild of students from Bay View High School.It's a beet and mango ice cream with a few other select ingredients, including hot sauce!Purple Door Ice Cream had a contest asking for recipes from Milwaukee Public Schools' students.
'Greener Healthier Schools Program:' MPS leaders break ground on green spaces at schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Tuesday, July 9 announced a big investment in playgrounds and green spaces in Milwaukee.It's an effort to reduce pavement and increase space at four MPS schools.Ground was broken for the projects on Tuesday -- including bioswales to manage stormwater, the addition of outdoor classrooms, tree plantings, areas to serve as school gardens, and plans for curriculum that will incorporate ecology, sustainability, and freshwater sciences."We know getting outside, being active, having hands-on concepts is what's really going to spur you to higher levels of student engagement, and open up the mind, and open up the senses to be receptive and ready for learning that you need every day," said Wendell Willis, MPS Foundation.Fundraising was underway to raise $3.4 million, with approximately $1.7 million raised as of Tuesday, and $1.7 million needed within the next six months, to support schoolyard redevelopment projects in 2020.Major project partners included: Milwaukee Public Schools and the MPS Foundation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City of Milwaukee, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, Fund for Lake Michigan, Reflo, Funders’ Network–Partners for Places Grant, the Burke Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, private donations, in-kind contributions, and school fundraising.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Tuesday, July 9 announced a big investment in playgrounds and green spaces in Milwaukee.It's an effort to reduce pavement and increase space at four MPS schools.Ground was broken for the projects on Tuesday -- including bioswales to manage stormwater, the addition of outdoor classrooms, tree plantings, areas to serve as school gardens, and plans for curriculum that will incorporate ecology, sustainability, and freshwater sciences."We know getting outside, being active, having hands-on concepts is what's really going to spur you to higher levels of student engagement, and open up the mind, and open up the senses to be receptive and ready for learning that you need every day," said Wendell Willis, MPS Foundation.Fundraising was underway to raise $3.4 million, with approximately $1.7 million raised as of Tuesday, and $1.7 million needed within the next six months, to support schoolyard redevelopment projects in 2020.Major project partners included: Milwaukee Public Schools and the MPS Foundation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City of Milwaukee, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, Fund for Lake Michigan, Reflo, Funders’ Network–Partners for Places Grant, the Burke Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, private donations, in-kind contributions, and school fundraising.
MPS serving free breakfast and lunch to children at 91 school locations
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under.
Marquette University will become 'test optional' in fall 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Monday, June 10 announced the university would become test optional, offering domestic and international undergraduate applicants the choice to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Monday, June 10 announced the university would become test optional, offering domestic and international undergraduate applicants the choice to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
'It's Game of Thrones:' 2 queens killed atop Marquette Engineering Hall, leaving bee colony in jeopardy
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found drama fit for prime time on the rooftop of the Engineering Hall at Marquette University involving a colony of bees: A queen thrown from power, killed by her subjects, and a community trying to stay alive.The bee colony at Marquette is part of a campaign to slow the nationwide trend involving dwindling bee numbers -- but as with any monarchy, life can be tough at the top."It's crazy, and it's very much Game of Thrones," said Charlie Koenen, BeeVangelists. "It's got some bees in it, but we've got a problem.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found drama fit for prime time on the rooftop of the Engineering Hall at Marquette University involving a colony of bees: A queen thrown from power, killed by her subjects, and a community trying to stay alive.The bee colony at Marquette is part of a campaign to slow the nationwide trend involving dwindling bee numbers -- but as with any monarchy, life can be tough at the top."It's crazy, and it's very much Game of Thrones," said Charlie Koenen, BeeVangelists. "It's got some bees in it, but we've got a problem.