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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.