Marquette Medical Brigade: 80 students, MU president's wife, Coach Wojo's wife headed to Nicaragua
MILWAUKEE -- For over 20 years, students at Marquette University have sent medical brigades to South American countries in need.
Hundreds of MPS students see history come to life by viewing "Hidden Figures"
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds of 6th and 7th grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools traded in their desks on Wednesday, February 1st for a seat at the movies.
Marshall High School receives $25K grant from State Farm to create "engineering makerspace"
MILWAUKEE -- Marshall High School received a $25,000 grant from State Farm.The grant, presented Tuesday, January 31st was part of "State Farm Neighborhood Assist," a program that empowers communities to identify issues in their neighborhoods.Marshall High School was one of the top 40 causes from across the country voted to win this grant.School officials said the money will be used to create an engineering makerspace, complete with 3D printers and scanners."Engineering makerspace.
Seeking "clarity" on immigration ban: UWM reaches out to its international students, offers support
MILWAUKEE -- There have been protests, discussion and polls as people react to President Donald Trump's executive order banning travelers and immigration from seven countries.
'Modern Family' co-creator picked for Wisconsin commencement
MADISON — Phil Dunphy from "Modern Family" can't understand why the University of Wisconsin would invite a guy named Steven Levitan to deliver its spring commencement address.Levitan explains in a video released by UW-Madison that he was picked because he is a 1984 graduate who went on to help create the hit TV show "Modern Family." Levitan tells a bewildered Dunphy that he, in fact, is just a character on the show and not real.
UW-Madison student convicted in racial arsons starting pro-white group
MADISON — A student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison charged with arsons at two predominantly black churches years ago is recruiting on campus for a local chapter of a national pro-white party.The 33-year-old Daniel Dropik said Thursday he is starting a Madison chapter of the American Freedom Party, though has not yet registered the group as an official student organization.Students are planning a Tuesday march protesting Dropik's efforts.
"There's no excuse:" Woman says son with Down syndrome punched by teacher's aide at MPS school
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools employee is accused of hitting a student with special needs, and police are investigating.FOX6 News was told the incident happened on January 6th, but the student's mother said she was told about it on January 24th.Police said they're investigating an aggravated battery involving a 62-year-old woman and the 18-year-old student.
"M-Cubed" initiative involves intensified pathway to higher education
MILWAUKEE -- A big announcement was made Wednesday, January 25th, involving an intensified pathway to higher education.
Marquette University social media pages SURGE following huge win against #1 Villanova
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's buzzer beater win against top-ranked Villanova Tuesday night, January 24th, has people talking.Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset Villanova 74-72.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn’t been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.
Clutch Katin Reinhardt helps Marquette upset No. 1 Villanova
MILWAUKEE — Katin Reinhardt hit two free throws with 11.6 seconds left, Jalen Brunson missed a layup at the buzzer and Marquette upset top-ranked Villanova 74-72 on Tuesday night, January 24th.The Golden Eagles (14-6, 5-3 Big East) roared back from a 17-point deficit for a season-defining win over the Wildcats (19-2, 7-2).Fans stormed the court at the Bradley Center for the kind of floor-stomping postgame celebration that hasn't been seen in Milwaukee since coach Al McGuire paced the Marquette sideline.He would have been proud of the Golden Eagles' effort against Villanova.
New details: Marquette University's $600M plan to transform its Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE -- A new residence hall and athletic research center aren't the only projects Marquette University has on deck.MU President Mike Lovell revealed new details on $600 million worth of projects that will change the campus.The additions include a BioDiscovery District and Innovation Alley, which includes a new business school and a recreation and wellness facility, as well as the already announced residence hall and sports research center.PHOTO GALLERYAll of the buildings are part of the university's larger campus master plan.The buildings will likely be built in the next six to eight years.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"It got really weird:" Milwaukee student's warning about online job scams
MILWAUKEE — For job seekers, a majority of the hunting and hiring process takes place online these days.
Cody Wichmann scores 23; Milwaukee beats Youngstown State in OT
MILWAUKEE — Cody Wichmann scored seven of his 23 points in overtime and Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 94-85 on Sunday, January 22nd.Wichmann and Brock Stull hit back-to-back 3s and the Panthers opened overtime with an 8-0 surge and outscored Youngstown State 19-10 in the extra period.
"Let's hope for the best:" Marquette University students react to Trump's inauguration
MILWAUKEE -- A new president, new party and a new vision.
MU alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein will donate $10M towards new residence hall once $10M raised
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein have issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the university’s new residence hall facility, MU President Michael Lovell announced Wednesday, January 18th during his annual campus address.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Illinois-Chicago, 71-57
CHICAGO — Tai Odiase scored 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and swatted away six shots as Illinois-Chicago defeated Milwaukee 71-57 on Tuesday night, January 17th -- leading from start to finish.Odiase pulled down an offensive rebound and went back up for a lay-in to start the scoring with less than a minute gone, and later dunked after grabbing another offensive board.
Marquette Golden Eagles fall to Butler; No. 13 rallied from 18-point deficit to win 88-80
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 22 points and No. 13 Butler rallied from an 18-point deficit, surging in the second half to beat Marquette University 88-80 Monday, January 16th.Butler trailed by 16 at halftime, but outscored Marquette 38-18 in the next 11 minutes to take the lead.
Stull's 18 points lead Milwaukee past Northern Kentucky, 68-58
MILWAUKEE — Brock Stull scored 18 points and Milwaukee, playing at home for the first time in three weeks, put Northern Kentucky away in the second half to post a 68-58 Horizon League victory Thursday night.Stull hit 7 of 10 shots from the field, including 3 of 5 from long range, and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Panthers, who started the season playing 12 of their first 16 games on the road.The teams played to a 30-30 draw at intermission, and the game was tied at 39-39 with under 15 minutes left.
Marquette holds on for 89-86 win over Seton Hall
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had 22 points and Katin Reinhardt made four free throws in the final 29 seconds of overtime to help Marquette beat Seton Hall 89-86 on Wednesday night, January 11th.The Golden Eagles (11-5, 2-2 Big East) took the lead for good at 79-78 on Howard's pair of free throws with 3:57 left in overtime.
Which MPS schools had the most sources of lead in water? FOX6 Investigators have the list
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools ran tests in 2016 to see if there was lead in the water at its schools.