"Tears of joy:" Graduates of MU, UWM celebrate accomplishments as they walk across the stage

MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students donned caps and gowns and walked across the stage, celebrating years of hard work, as Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday, May 21st hosted graduation ceremonies.The ceremonies took place right across the street from one another Sunday -- with MU's ceremony taking place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and UWM's celebration occurring at the UWM Panther Arena.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017: Marquette, UWM celebrate graduation

MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, May 21st was a very exciting day for thousands of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, celebrating years of hard work on Graduation Day!

UWM has done it again! This year's graduation video spoofs James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke!"

MILWAUKEE -- Last year, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's graduation video, featuring Justin Timberlake's popular hit "Can't Stop the Feeling" went viral, and netted a response from Timberlake himself!

Bullied on the bus: Culprit was suspended, but torment continued; at least 1 adult involved

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother says her child is being tormented on his school bus, and she says it's not just other students who are picking on him.The 11-year-old boy said the past month has been terrible.

It's nationals or bust for UWM senior track athlete, who ranks 12th in the nation

MILWAUKEE -- Chasing new personal records and the opportunity to compete at nationals are just a few of the things motivating a UW-Milwaukee track and field athlete as he works to make the most of his senior season.It takes a special kind of athlete to be a hurdler."You gotta be a little crazy.

"Team effort:" CHW, MCW officials save life of 3-year-old Milwaukee Co. Zoo bonobo

MILWAUKEE -- A young bonobo is alive and well, thanks to the care of doctors from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a statement on the Medical College of Wisconsin's website, in November, Dr.

"Learning Journeys:" 400 'really excited' MPS students to visit D.C.; Herb Kohl foots the bill

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, May 11th that 400 MPS ninth grade students will take part in the pilot of a new Learning Journeys program.

Mother shares video showing her son being struck by MPS teacher's aide

MILWAUKEE -- Video just released on Wednesday, May 10th shows a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide hitting a special needs student on the head, the teen's mother said.

"What happened?" Mother demands answers after son with special needs injured at school

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is raising questions about safety after her special needs son fell several feet off a balcony and suffered a skull fracture at school.

MPS: Teacher at Lincoln Center of the Arts suffers injuries following "encounter" with student

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesperson with Milwaukee Public Schools tells FOX6 News an "encounter" between a teacher and student resulted in the teacher being transported to the hospital with injuries.MPS says the interaction between the male student and female teacher happened around dismissal Friday afternoon, April 28th.

GOP bill would discipline hecklers at college speeches

MADISON — University of Wisconsin students who disrupt speeches and demonstrations could be expelled and campuses would have to remain neutral on public issue under a bill Republican legislators are pushing this week.The bill comes as free speech issues have grown more contentious on college campuses across the country.

Music classrooms cleaned, ready for students after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts

MILWAUKEE -- Some classrooms at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were set to reopen on Monday, April 17th after a fire destroyed the Peck School of the Arts main stage.