Howard has 38, No. 10 Marquette edges No. 14 Villanova 66-65

Howard has 38, No. 10 Marquette edges No. 14 Villanova 66-65

MILWAUKEE -- Markus Howard scored 38 points and No. 10 Marquette hung on at the buzzer, edging No. 14 Villanova 66-65 Saturday and handing the Wildcats their first Big East Conference loss.Marquette (20-4, 9-2) led by 15 early in the second half.

University of Wisconsin sees spike in graduation rates

University of Wisconsin sees spike in graduation rates

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System officials say graduation numbers are up from 10 years ago, and that the number of graduates of color has more than doubled in that period.Wisconsin Public Radio reports that nearly 37,000 students completed their degrees in the last academic year, a 13 percent increase on the 2007-2008 school year.UW System President Ray Cross says there were 4,919 graduates of color in the 2017-2018 school year, up from 1,839 a decade ago.He says the system is looking to build graduation rates through "intrusive advising," a process in which advisers check on students who don't seem to be doing well.Cross acknowledged that enrollment is down overall at the system's 13 campuses, but he says the numbers show they're doing a better job of getting students to graduation.

'I can't wait:' JJ Watt to deliver the spring commencement address at UW in May

'I can't wait:' JJ Watt to deliver the spring commencement address at UW in May

MADISON -- J.J. Watt will be the spring commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May.The announcement was made Wednesday, Feb. 6.According to a news release from UW officials, Watt, who attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2008-10 and played for the Wisconsin Badgers, will share his approach to life with graduates on May 11.“I can’t wait to get back to Camp Randall,” said Watt in the release. “I’m so excited to see everybody there.”Watt was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and graduated from Pewaukee High School.

'This is very important:' MPS enrollment fair gives families opportunity to explore schools

'This is very important:' MPS enrollment fair gives families opportunity to explore schools

MILWAUKEE -- We're in the middle of winter but some parents are already thinking of fall.Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) held a kindergarten enrollment fair on Saturday, Feb. 2 as families explore programs and sign their children up for school this fall.MPS Superintendent Keith Posley said the enrollment fair gives parents the option to shop around.

Marquette University student has confirmed case of mumps

Marquette University student has confirmed case of mumps

MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University student has a confirmed case of mumps, the Milwaukee Health Department announced on Thursday, Jan. 31.Marquette officials say the student lives in a university residence hall and is no longer contagious.Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus.

Markus Howard's 32 points lead No. 10 Marquette past Butler 76-58

Markus Howard's 32 points lead No. 10 Marquette past Butler 76-58

INDIANAPOLIS — Markus Howard impressed Butler with his uncanny ability to make contested shots Wednesday night.The high-scoring junior was more thrilled to see the way his teammates played defense.While Howard delivered the scoring punch No. 10 Marquette needed in a rare 76-58 victory at Butler, the Golden Eagles scrambled around and shut down the Bulldogs' shooters.It's been a long time coming."We got together in the summer and said if we want to do things we think we can, we've really got to lock in on the defensive end," Howard said after scoring 32 points and grabbing five rebounds. "They have really great shooters and can all keep you on your toes.

UWM, Marquette University closed through Thursday at noon 'due to severe weather'

UWM, Marquette University closed through Thursday at noon 'due to severe weather'

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University announced classes would be canceled and the universities would shut down beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon Thursday, Jan. 31 "due to severe weather conditions in the Greater Milwaukee area."A wind chill warning was set to take effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday, running through noon Thursday.

As #3 was honored in Milwaukee, Dwyane Wade, once a shy kid, said 'my younger self would be proud'

As #3 was honored in Milwaukee, Dwyane Wade, once a shy kid, said 'my younger self would be proud'

MILWAUKEE -- Jan. 20, 2019 was declared Dwyane Wade Day in the City of Milwaukee, and the former Marquette University guard's legacy lives on.Family members, friends and fans were present to honor #3, including his sons, Zaire and Zion Wade, and his nephew Dahveon Morris."As I said when I came on this campus, thank you Marquette University for taking a chance on a young kid from the inner city of Chicago, giving me an opportunity to come to this prestigious university, taking me in, showing me love.

UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Northern Kentucky 73-60

UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Northern Kentucky 73-60

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Drew McDonald had 30 points and 13 rebounds on Saturday night and Northern Kentucky dominated the second half to beat Milwaukee 73-60.McDonald had his fourth career 30-point game and his 44th double-double for the Norse (18-4, 8-1 Horizon), who won their sixth in a row and maintained a two-game lead in the league standings.The Panthers (9-13, 4-5) led 34-30 at halftime, but Northern Kentucky opened the second half on an 18-2 run, leading 48-36 on Jalen Tate's layup with 13:47 left.