'Impressive feat:' Students in Milwaukee Public Schools earn record $86M in scholarships
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' officials announced on Thursday, June 14 a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students.The Class of 2018 received a total of $86,247,467 in scholarship offers.
Foxconn, UWM team up to create 'international engineering co-op program'
MILWAUKEE -- Foxconn Technology Group, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chung Yuan Christian University signed an agreement Thursday, June 14 to create an international co-op program in which UWM engineering students will study at the university in Taiwan and work at a Foxconn facility there before returning to UWM to complete their degrees.According to a news release from UWM officials, the co-op program will introduce engineering students to liquid crystal display fabrication technology and processes.
Dr. Rodgers? Medical College of Wisconsin bestows honorary doctorate to #12
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) bestowed an honorary doctorate of humanities degree to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Thursday, May 31 for his commitment to end childhood cancer and blood disorders.One of the highest honors that an educational institution can award is an honorary degree.
MU soccer, lacrosse stars create program combating mental health stigma
MILWAUKEE -- They've been leaders on the field for Marquette's soccer and lacrosse teams but now two graduates are hoping the mark they left behind raises awareness for a very important cause.
Milwaukee Public Schools pass more than $1 billion budget
MILWAUKEE -- Facing millions in cuts, Milwaukee Public Schools have passed a more than $1 billion budget for next year.
'Learning a life skill:' Kitchen & classroom are one and the same for young MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- The kitchen and the classroom are one and the same when the Youth Chef Academy is involved.
'My favorite word is...:' Young speller from Menomonee Falls shows rare passion for words & more!
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Spelling, as a basic concept, is fairly straightforward.
MPS Superintendent to make cuts elsewhere to 'place money back in the classrooms'
MILWAUKEE -- A surprise victory for those opposing cuts to Milwaukee Public Schools.
Paul Mascari resigns as Chief of Police at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University reported on Friday, May 25 that Paul Mascari has resigned as Chief of the Marquette University Police Department.A statement on the university's website reads as follows:
Police: Suspect robs woman near Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after a woman was robbed near the Marquette University campus Wednesday morning, May 23.Officials say shortly after 9 a.m., a suspect approached a woman who is affiliated with the university near 17th and Highland.
5 takeways from outgoing MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver's exclusive interview with FOX6
MILWAUKEE -- After nearly six years with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) -- four as Superintendent -- Darienne Driver is no longer the head of Wisconsin's largest and most challenging school district.
'I am excited:' Keith Posley takes over as Milwaukee Public Schools' interim superintendent Monday
MILWAUKEE -- Keith Posley will officially lead Milwaukee Public Schools, the largest school district in Wisconsin, beginning Monday, May 21 as interim superintendent.According to a news release from MPS officials, Posley started his career in MPS in 1990 as a school teacher at Franklin.