Clash of beliefs: Students, members of Westboro Baptist Church square up at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Members of a church known for stirring controversy were bombarded by students on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, October 20th.
Pro-life display vandalized at Marquette, "This is exactly the place where this dialogue should occur"
MILWAUKEE -- Students and faculty condemned the vandalism of a pro-life display on the campus of Marquette University.The group, Marquette for Life, put up the school-approved display last week -- only to have it defaced and partially removed three separate times. 1,200 blue and pink flags covered Marquette's central mall.
UW-Madison spends $24M to keep 200 professors from leaving
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison says it spent nearly $24 million in its latest fiscal year to persuade about 200 faculty members not to leave after other universities ramped up their efforts to lure professors away in the wake of budget cuts and tenure changes.But an annual report released Friday also says that despite those efforts, 34 professors left UW-Madison for other universities during the 2016 fiscal year — a substantial increase over other recent years.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that officials say the surge of outside interest in UW-Madison professors illustrates how a $250 million cut to higher education funding in the 2015-17 state budget, coupled with a move by lawmakers to weaken tenure protections, have affected the university's standing in the highly competitive academic job market.
UW-Madison recommends meningitis B vaccination for undergraduate students
MADISON -- University Health Services (UHS) — in consultation with officials from the state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — recommends that all UW–Madison undergraduate students become vaccinated against meningococcal disease serogroup B.This recommendation comes in response to two confirmed cases in students last week.
"Closing gaps:" Milwaukee Public Schools no longer required to take part in OSPP
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is no longer required to participate in the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program (OSPP).
"I can't be valedictorian:" Family says changes to MPS grading scale puts music students at disadvantage
MILWAUKEE -- She's the smartest girl in her class -- but there's a fear she won't be named valedictorian when she graduates.
"Never had stuff like this before:" New fitness center at Lincoln Center of the Arts thanks to $100K grant
MILWAUKEE -- A brand new gym was unveiled at MPS' Lincoln Center of the Arts after the school landed a grant worth $100,000!Between the pull-ups, push-ups, step-ups and more -- the energy was dialed up to 11 at the school on Thursday, October 6th."I can`t explain how exciting this is.
"Not something to make light of:" Creepy clown reports making headlines nationwide popping up in SE WI
WEST BEND -- The "creepy clown" phenomenon sweeping the nation has now hit southeastern Wisconsin -- and it's no laughing matter.
Marquette lands $1M grant to certify MPS teachers to teach computer science
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help MPS teachers get certified.The program will help nearly 200 teachers receive certification to teach computer science in their classrooms.The three-year grant will allow computer science instruction to be provided at each MPS school.Specifically -- 75 elementary school teachers, 54 middle school and 45 high school teachers will be certified through the grant.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MPS: Squad placed outside Riverside H.S. after "threats against schools involving individuals wearing clown masks"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman tells FOX6 News a Milwaukee Police Department squad car was placed outside Riverside University High School Monday, October 3rd following "several non-specific online threats against schools involving individuals wearing clown masks."The MPS spokeswoman said district officials are working closely with the Milwaukee Police Department to investigate any threats -- to assess their validity.The spokeswoman noted that this has been a topic recently in national news, and the majority of instances across the country have been deemed a hoax.The squad was placed outside Riverside University High School Monday "out of an abundance of caution."The spokeswoman noted that at no time were students at the school or any other MPS school in any danger.MPS officials are encouraging parents to report any concerns to police, and talk with their children about the appropriate use of social media.The MPS spokeswoman said "safety is our number one priority, and children are safe in school."
A.O. Smith, Marquette University co-lead government water study in manufacturing sector
MILWAUKEE -- When it comes to the manufacturing sector, water is a precious and limited resource.A.O. Smith Corporation and Marquette University are co-leading the U.S. Council on Competitiveness' latest sector study to address the issue.The partners say they've identified key policies and actions to bring greater efficiency and productivity to the sector.Now, they're looking for ways to overcome the increasing demand for water through innovation in technology, infrastructure, investment, and talent.
Stay aware, alert and safe: UW-Milwaukee urges students to attend Campus Safety Week
MILWAUKEE -- Stay aware, alert and safe -- that's the message the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is giving students after campus police responded to another robbery.
UWM professor awarded "MacArthur Genius Grant," MacArthur Foundation's highest honor
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor has been awarded the "MacArthur Genius Grant" for work engaging the community in performance arts.This is the MacArthur Foundation's highest honor, and theater professor Anne Basting is the first UWM faculty member to earn it.She will receive $625,000 to spend on any project she wants.The bulk of Basting's work has been about transforming the way we see aging.
Learn all about MPS' ProStart culinary arts program
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning highlighting MPS' ProStart® culinary arts program.
"What education is all about:" Lincoln Avenue Elementary celebrates new community partnership
MILWAUKEE -- Two more schools join Milwaukee Public Schools' and United Way's Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership.
Marquette University celebrates the life of Eric Von
MILWAUKEE -- A community celebration of life -- that's what prompted hundreds of people to gather at Marquette University on Wednesday, September 14th.
"Not surprised:" Steven Avery's former attorney reacts to appeal in Dassey case
MILWAUKEE -- "Not surprised." That is the reaction from Dean Strang, the former attorney for Steven Avery on Monday, September 12th.
UWM police respond to 3-vehicle crash on campus near Hartford & Maryland Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities responded to a crash that occurred near Hartford Avenue and Maryland Avenue Thursday afternoon, September 8th.A spokesperson for UW-Milwaukee tells FOX6 News police say this crash involved three vehicles, including a bus.
Temporary permit signed: Sobelmans is back open for business on Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE -- Sobelmans Marquette was back open for business as of Thursday afternoon, September 8th.
"I might not shut down:" Sobelman's on MU campus won't be serving food for few weeks after license expired
MILWAUKEE -- Sobelman's restaurant on the Marquette University campus will not be serving up food for the next couple of weeks.Dave Sobelman says he's been in business in Milwaukee for 18 years.