Democratic debate in Milwaukee: UWM senior one of 25 students selected to be there in person
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in New Hampshire for the first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday, February 9th.
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in New Hampshire for the first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday, February 9th.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earns top research status, gold standard for assessment
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been elevated to top research status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the gold standard for assessment.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been elevated to top research status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the gold standard for assessment.
Three months after GOP presidential candidates debated in Milwaukee, UWM will host Dems
MILWAUKEE -- On November 10th, a Republican presidential debate was held at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- On November 10th, a Republican presidential debate was held at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
Democratic presidential debate: History will be made on Thursday, February 11th at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- History will be made on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, as UWM plays host to a presidential debate for the very first time.The Democratic National Committee (DNC)-sanctioned debate will be held in the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts.NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate, to be broadcast nationwide by PBS and WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public television station in the nation’s capital.In addition to the national live broadcast on PBS, the debate — produced in cooperation with Milwaukee Public Television and WUWM 89.7 FM — will be streamed online at pbs.org/newshour .The debate will begin at 8:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- History will be made on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, as UWM plays host to a presidential debate for the very first time.The Democratic National Committee (DNC)-sanctioned debate will be held in the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts.NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate, to be broadcast nationwide by PBS and WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public television station in the nation’s capital.In addition to the national live broadcast on PBS, the debate — produced in cooperation with Milwaukee Public Television and WUWM 89.7 FM — will be streamed online at pbs.org/newshour .The debate will begin at 8:00 p.m.
"Jim: The James Foley Story" debuts on HBO: MU professor featured in the film speaks out
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary chronicling the live of Marquette University alumnus James Foley debuted this weekend on HBO.While working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War, Foley was abducted on November 22nd, 2012 in northwestern Syria.He was beheaded in August 2014 -- purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS).Foley's close childhood friends are now making a new documentary called "Jim: The James Foley Story."Marquette University's own Thomas Durkin was featured in the film about his friend, and said it is a portrayal of a man with great achievements and heart."I agree with Brian Oakes, who directed it.
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary chronicling the live of Marquette University alumnus James Foley debuted this weekend on HBO.While working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War, Foley was abducted on November 22nd, 2012 in northwestern Syria.He was beheaded in August 2014 -- purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS).Foley's close childhood friends are now making a new documentary called "Jim: The James Foley Story."Marquette University's own Thomas Durkin was featured in the film about his friend, and said it is a portrayal of a man with great achievements and heart."I agree with Brian Oakes, who directed it.
"A lot of teamwork:" Students put their minds to the test in FIRST Tech 2016 Championship
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
Former UW football player Montee Ball arrested in Madison
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
"Always cool to come back:" NBA star Dwyane Wade reunited with memories from Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- He's made a number of assists over his career and he's continuing to do so as he's in his 13th NBA season.
MILWAUKEE -- He's made a number of assists over his career and he's continuing to do so as he's in his 13th NBA season.
"This is law-making:" Cooper School students push to make bicycling Wisconsin's state exercise
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students bused to Madison on Thursday, February 4th to bend the ears of politicians.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students bused to Madison on Thursday, February 4th to bend the ears of politicians.
Debate at UWM: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders will go head-to-head after close race in Iowa
MILWAUKEE -- It was all eyes on Iowa on Monday night, February 1st -- and next week, on February 11th, it will be all eyes on Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- It was all eyes on Iowa on Monday night, February 1st -- and next week, on February 11th, it will be all eyes on Milwaukee.
Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira receives honorary degree from UWM
MILWAUKEE -- Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira has accepted an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Taubira was honored for her work in law and human rights.The former economics professor served as France’s justice minister from 2012 until Wednesday, January 27th, when she resigned in protest of a proposed anti-terrorism law.
MILWAUKEE -- Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira has accepted an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Taubira was honored for her work in law and human rights.The former economics professor served as France’s justice minister from 2012 until Wednesday, January 27th, when she resigned in protest of a proposed anti-terrorism law.
Marquette digs in after losing big lead, beats Stetson 74-60
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson tied a career high with 22 points on Wednesday night and Marquette lost most of its 26-point halftime lead but held on for a 74-60 nonconference win over Stetson.Stetson had a 19-2 run in the first 5:13 of the second half, erasing 17 from the 47-21 halftime margin and making it 49-40 on Luke Doyle's 3-pointer.
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson tied a career high with 22 points on Wednesday night and Marquette lost most of its 26-point halftime lead but held on for a 74-60 nonconference win over Stetson.Stetson had a 19-2 run in the first 5:13 of the second half, erasing 17 from the 47-21 halftime margin and making it 49-40 on Luke Doyle's 3-pointer.
Marquette University lacrosse: Three student-athletes set to go pro; "Great young men"
MILWAUKEE -- The sport of lacrosse has caught on in the Midwest and at Marquette University, where the Golden Eagles are making string music.
MILWAUKEE -- The sport of lacrosse has caught on in the Midwest and at Marquette University, where the Golden Eagles are making string music.
Feingold vs. Johnson: Accusations flying over scandal at Tomah VA Medical Center in Senate race
MILWAUKEE -- Challenger Russ Feingold is accusing incumbent U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Challenger Russ Feingold is accusing incumbent U.S. Sen.
Duane Wilson scored 17 points as MU held off St. John's rally to win 78-73
NEW YORK — Duane Wilson scored 17 points and Marquette held off a furious St.
NEW YORK — Duane Wilson scored 17 points and Marquette held off a furious St.
They've been friends since they played basketball in high school, and now they're playing for UWM
MILWAUKEE -- After years of playing basketball together, they have a connection on the court that has helped the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers enjoy success.
MILWAUKEE -- After years of playing basketball together, they have a connection on the court that has helped the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers enjoy success.
"Exceeding our capacity:" MPS' in-demand Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School set to expand
MILWAUKEE -- There is such high demand for students in Milwaukee to learn Spanish, there is actually a waiting list to get into MPS' Spanish Immersion School (MSIS).
MILWAUKEE -- There is such high demand for students in Milwaukee to learn Spanish, there is actually a waiting list to get into MPS' Spanish Immersion School (MSIS).
MU up by five points with 5:09 left, but Golden Eagles ultimately fell to DePaul, 57-56
MILWAUKEE— Myke Henry had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Billy Garrett Jr.
MILWAUKEE— Myke Henry had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Billy Garrett Jr.
Luis Feliciano: He's a boxer, an Olympic hopeful, and the first in his family to graduate from college
MILWAUKEE -- Luis Feliciano, a boxer and Marquette University graduate has put his heart and soul into his sport -- but if it doesn't work out, he won't be down for the count due to his accomplishment outside the ring."This is home right here.
MILWAUKEE -- Luis Feliciano, a boxer and Marquette University graduate has put his heart and soul into his sport -- but if it doesn't work out, he won't be down for the count due to his accomplishment outside the ring."This is home right here.
Dr. Demond Means tasked with turning Milwaukee schools around; he calls it "groundbreaking work"
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...