Medical College of Wisconsin alerts patients about security incident involving employee email account
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has notified approximately 3,200 patients by letter about a recently discovered security incident involving an employee’s email account.
"Long-lasting impact:" Sherman Multicultural Arts School celebrates White House Turnaround Arts achievement
MILWAUKEE -- For the thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools students it was back to class Thursday, September 1st -- and Sherman Multicultural Arts School celebrated in a big way.
September 1st marks the first day of school for the majority of MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- Thursday, September 1st was the first day of school for the majority of Milwaukee Public Schools' 75,000-plus students.
"Exceedingly exciting:" Sherman Multicultural Arts School represents MPS on school year kickoff
MILWAUKEE -- The first day back is special for any school.
Amazon to open retail pickup location at UW-Madison this fall
MADISON -- Starting in the fall of 2016, students at UW-Madison won't have to worry about Amazon deliveries arriving while they're at class or studying.The university has reached an agreement with Amazon, allowing the company to set up a brick and mortar pickup location on campus -- allowing students, faculty and staff to receive their purchases in one location.That location will be in the "red gym," and is set to open November 1st.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"I am excited:" 3,000 freshman will move in on UWM campus over the next week
MILWAUKEE -- 3,000 freshman will move in on the UWM campus over the next week -- and school leaders want students to get connected to their new home right away."We have programs and events for them to meet new friends.
"We're ready!" Teachers, staff from MPS schools kick off new school year in style at pep rally
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School students on the traditional calendar head back to class on Thursday, September 1st.
Bucks, Froedtert & MCW partner on Sports Science Center and Community Health Center
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network announced on Friday, August 26th an expansion of their community partnership.
Green Beret killed in Afghanistan attended Brookfield Central H.S., Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Beret who was killed in Afghanistan this week has ties to the Milwaukee area.
Censorship or smart thinking? UWM 'Inclusive Excellence" group pushing to silence certain words
MILWAUKEE -- As University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students prepare to start the fall term, campus leaders are set to reinforce a controversial guideline.
"We're so excited:" Busy day on MU campus as freshman move into the residence halls
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, August 24th was "move-in day" for freshman on the Marquette University campus.Parents and students loaded carts and spent the day hauling supplies into the residence halls.
UWM-MPS teacher program receives $2.4 million grant
MILWAUKEE -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools.The money will be used to improve math and science programs in Milwaukee's public high schools.Twenty-five MPS teachers will be trained in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.Those teachers will then work with UWM faculty and MPS district leaders to analyze their classroom practices and lead development workshops for other teachers across the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
UWM named one of the nation's best schools for LGBTQ students
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been named one of the nation's best schools for LGBTQ students.UWM received 4.5 out of 5 stars.The rating comes from "Campus Pride," a leading non-profit organization that tracks policies, programs and practices across hundreds of national schools.The "Campus Pride" director said it is important that schools today have the support and resources for LGBTQ students to succeed.The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay also made it into the "Top 30" list.
Contract for Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver extended to 2019
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors have extended the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr.
"We have to think before we act:" Milwaukee's Youth Council president shares his frustration with words
MILWAUKEE -- Kalan Haywood, the president of the Milwaukee Youth Council, shares the same frustrations, but not the same reaction to recent unrest in the city.
Is Wisconsin truly a swing state? Political expert considers what's in play
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin has been a hotbed of political activity in recent weeks.
Unwanted label: How did Milwaukee become known as "America's most segregated major city?"
MILWAUKEE -- It is a label getting national attention these days -- Milwaukee as America's most segregated major city.Borders are everywhere.
Marquette community gathers in prayer for peace in Westowne Square
MILWAUKEE -- The Office of Mission and Ministry, Campus Ministry, Center for Peacemaking, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, invited the Marquette community to gather in prayer on Monday, August 15th in Westowne Square.
MPS teachers, staff kick off new year for International Baccalaureate schools
MILWAUKEE -- School starts next week for some Milwaukee Public Schools students -- and on Wednesday, August 10th the superintendent kicked off the new year by sharing her vision for the future with their teachers.
New MU Law School Poll: Hillary Clinton expands lead over Trump among likely voters, 52-37%
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton expands her lead to a whopping 52-37% over Donald Trump in Wisconsin among likely voters, up from 4 percent in July, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, released Wednesday, August 10th.