"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Ready to learn:" Students at MPS year-round schools head back to the classroom, begin new school year
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, August 8th, while most students were still enjoying summer break, it was time to head back to school for some in Milwaukee.Surrounded by friends, family members and even Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks, students at Ralph Metcalfe School near 35th and North in Milwaukee had all the pomp and circumstance befitting the first day of school.
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, August 8th, while most students were still enjoying summer break, it was time to head back to school for some in Milwaukee.Surrounded by friends, family members and even Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks, students at Ralph Metcalfe School near 35th and North in Milwaukee had all the pomp and circumstance befitting the first day of school.
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"Be the Change:" Program in Milwaukee aims to empower young black men
MILWAUKEE -- It is a push to redefine what it means to be young and black in Milwaukee, and across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a push to redefine what it means to be young and black in Milwaukee, and across the country.
Plan to open vacant MPS building as military-style school for boys pushed back
MILWAUKEE -- A decision to sell a vacant Milwaukee Public School to a military-style voucher school has been pushed back to the fall.
MILWAUKEE -- A decision to sell a vacant Milwaukee Public School to a military-style voucher school has been pushed back to the fall.
Summer "College for Kids" program gives children hands-on experience in higher education
MILWAUKEE -- Kids as young as five and six years old are taking classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus; it's part of the "College for Kids" program.
MILWAUKEE -- Kids as young as five and six years old are taking classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus; it's part of the "College for Kids" program.