"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.

UW graduate student killed when vehicle left roadway, drove onto sidewalk

A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student scheduled to receive her master's degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road and drove onto a Madison sidewalk Saturday night.The Dane County Coroner's office said Monday that Wenxin "Wendy" Huai died from her injuries in the crash.UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says that Huai is from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics.

Music building, Recital Hall to reopen Monday after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts

MILWAUKEE -- The music building and Recital Hall will reopen Monday, April 17th at UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts after a fire Saturday night, April 8th, believed accidental, which resulted in an estimated $1 million in damage.

Some students concerned after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts: "I hope I can still graduate!"

MILWAUKEE -- Damage is estimated at $1 million after a fire Saturday night, April 8th at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts, which is believed accidental in nature.

Fire, believed accidental, causes estimated $1M damage to UWM's Peck School of the Arts

MILWAUKEE -- Officials on Sunday, April 9th said a fire impacting three buildings at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts Saturday night is believed to have been accidental, and caused an estimated $1 million in damage.

Marquette Army ROTC women's basketball team CHAMPIONS in annual Flyin' Irish Tournament

MILWAUKEE -- It was a big year for both the Marquette University men's and women's basketball teams, but they weren't the only ones celebrating a successful season.

Marquette launches new innovation space, 707 Hub

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials have launched a new innovation space called the 707 Hub.It is located on the first floor of the 707 building on Wisconsin Avenue, and features amenities for students with an interest in entrepreneurship, including 3D printers and design software, along with hand tools and sewing machines.The space is open to all MU students, faculty and staff.There will also be events held at 707 Hub, including Startup Network Night and the Brewed Idea Challenge, which gives students the opportunity to compete for funding for their projects.