MPS board hears testimony in support of more than $470K for "Black Lives Matter" program
MILWAUKEE -- It is a more than $470,000 expense that is drawing a lot of attention.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a more than $470,000 expense that is drawing a lot of attention.
Common Council approves plan to work with Medical College to fight heroin/opiate epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- It's official.
MILWAUKEE -- It's official.
Rexnord makes $1 million donation to Marquette to launch program in business fundamentals
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rexnord has donated $1 million to help launch a program in business fundamentals.It is geared towards engineers that recently earned their Bachelor's degree.The four-week program is set to begin in spring of 2016.It will include a mix of classroom and real-world interactive learning opportunities.Below is a statement from MU:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rexnord has donated $1 million to help launch a program in business fundamentals.It is geared towards engineers that recently earned their Bachelor's degree.The four-week program is set to begin in spring of 2016.It will include a mix of classroom and real-world interactive learning opportunities.Below is a statement from MU:
Key element of Milwaukee schools' state-mandated turnaround plan delayed as talks break down
MILWAUKEE -- A key element of the state-mandated turnaround plan for failing Milwaukee public schools faces a delay because the parties involved can't decide when to meet to discuss their differences.
MILWAUKEE -- A key element of the state-mandated turnaround plan for failing Milwaukee public schools faces a delay because the parties involved can't decide when to meet to discuss their differences.
UWM video of grads dancing to "Can't Stop the Feeling" nets response from Justin Timberlake
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands can now call themselves college graduates after the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted its spring commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 22nd.
UWM, MU host spring commencement ceremonies, "the pay off" after years of hard work
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.
MPS Board president 'not sure' if directors will meet deadline on forced turnaround plan
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors may not meet a June deadline to decide whether to join a forced turnaround plan for the district's failing schools, the new board president said Sunday, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors may not meet a June deadline to decide whether to join a forced turnaround plan for the district's failing schools, the new board president said Sunday, May 22nd.
Con"grad"ulations! UW-Milwaukee, Marquette University host spring commencement ceremonies
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
MILWAUKEE -- Graduation ceremonies were held for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students Sunday, May 22nd in downtown Milwaukee.UWM's spring commencement ceremony took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Kilbourn Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.There was a "Black Ceremony" that began at 9:00 a.m. for all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Candidates from the following schools/colleges:School of Architecture and Urban PlanningSchool of Freshwater SciencesSchool of Information StudiesCollege of Letters and SciencePeck School of the ArtsJoseph J.
UW community proposes training, dialogue on race
MADISON — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing everything from mandatory diversity classes to a board game to address issues of race and discrimination on campus.University officials solicited the proposals amid a semester marked by racially charged incidents and an increased push from students for inclusivity.
MADISON — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proposing everything from mandatory diversity classes to a board game to address issues of race and discrimination on campus.University officials solicited the proposals amid a semester marked by racially charged incidents and an increased push from students for inclusivity.
"I thought it was a headache:" Woman in her 20s suffers stroke, shares her remarkable recovery
MILWAUKEE -- May is American Stroke Month -- and one very young stroke survivor is sharing her remarkable story, hoping others will learn from it.
MILWAUKEE -- May is American Stroke Month -- and one very young stroke survivor is sharing her remarkable story, hoping others will learn from it.
UW-Wisconsin SAE chapter suspended over racist, bigoted slurs
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin administrators have suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the school's flagship campus, saying members were found to have repeatedly used racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic slurs and ostracized a black student who tried to stop it.The university's Committee on Student Organizations banned the fraternity from all Greek activities through Nov. 1 and won't allow it to recruit this fall.University documents say a former fraternity member came forward with allegations about the slurs and accused a fraternity member of assaulting him.
Teachers' union, Republican lawmaker issue warnings as Milwaukee School Board considers failing schools plan
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans and union officials are turning up the pressure on the Milwaukee School Board with five weeks to decide whether the district will go along with a turnaround plan for failing city schools.County Executive Chris Abele and his appointed commissioner, Demond Means, have offered the board a proposal that would give Means control of one yet-unnamed school in the 2016-2017 year.
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans and union officials are turning up the pressure on the Milwaukee School Board with five weeks to decide whether the district will go along with a turnaround plan for failing city schools.County Executive Chris Abele and his appointed commissioner, Demond Means, have offered the board a proposal that would give Means control of one yet-unnamed school in the 2016-2017 year.
Inspector Jutiki Jackson earns coveted award for his leadership in the community
MILWAUKEE -- He started his career in 1991 -- and he just recently won a Marquette University Alumni Award.
MILWAUKEE -- He started his career in 1991 -- and he just recently won a Marquette University Alumni Award.
"A self sustaining cycle:" MPS students use aquaponics to produce fish, plants
MILWAUKEE -- It has been called the future of farming because of how much water it saves.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been called the future of farming because of how much water it saves.
"He's such an example:" Marquette lacrosse goaltender Cole Blazer turning heartbreak into inspiration
MILWAUKEE -- The great success of Marquette University's men's lacrosse team can be attributed to more than just their ability on the field.
MILWAUKEE -- The great success of Marquette University's men's lacrosse team can be attributed to more than just their ability on the field.
MPS board considers whether to work with a commissioner to fix some failing schools
MILWAUKEE -- There are many questions and many opinions surrounding a new law targeting Milwaukee's failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- There are many questions and many opinions surrounding a new law targeting Milwaukee's failing schools.
Track, basketball and studying to become a nurse: Meet UWM's "Two Sport Steph!"
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The next time your college student says he or she is too busy, you may want to bring up the story of a true standout at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Targeting failing schools: Controversy swirls around what is best for students, what change will look like
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Public School is getting closer to being overseen by a commissioner, after a law passed last summer that targets failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Public School is getting closer to being overseen by a commissioner, after a law passed last summer that targets failing schools.
Faculty at UW-Milwaukee votes "no confidence" in UW System
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
MILWAUKEE -- The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10th unanimously voted "no confidence" in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents -- just over one week after faculty at UW-Madison overwhelmingly supported a "no-confidence" vote (on May 2nd).
Commissioner of MPS "Opportunity Schools Partnership Program" defends work amid protests
MILWAUKEE -- A plan to turn around failing Milwaukee Public Schools has been controversial from the start.
MILWAUKEE -- A plan to turn around failing Milwaukee Public Schools has been controversial from the start.