Aurora Health Care invests $40M in Marquette Univ. Athletic Performance Research Center
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced in his second Presidential Address on Wednesday, January 20th that the university will partner with Aurora Health Care in constructing its state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Research Center.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced in his second Presidential Address on Wednesday, January 20th that the university will partner with Aurora Health Care in constructing its state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Research Center.
MADISON — Gov.
Mayor Barrett announces mentoring initiative in conjunction with President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper"
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
Village of Brown Deer partners with Marquette for semester-long marketing project: "To sell the village"
BROWN DEER -- The Village of Brown Deer has partnered with a senior level marketing class at Marquette University for a spring semester-long project where the Village is the exclusive client.
BROWN DEER -- The Village of Brown Deer has partnered with a senior level marketing class at Marquette University for a spring semester-long project where the Village is the exclusive client.
Marquette trailed by just one point with 12:38 left, but Golden Eagles fell to Villanova, 83-68
VILLANOVA — Kris Jenkins scored 20 points and Jalen Brunson had 14 to lead No. 6 Villanova to an 83-68 win over Marquette University on Wednesday night, January 13th.The Wildcats (15-2, 5-0 Big East) blew a 16-point lead and trailed early in the second half until they took control late in game to for the 36th straight time at the Pavilion.Daniel Ochefu grabbed 13 rebounds and the Wildcats hit eight 3-pointers to win their seventh straight game.Haanif Cheatham led Marquette (12-5, 2-3) with 17 points.The Golden Eagles trailed by one with 12:38 left in the game before the Wildcats blew the game open.
VILLANOVA — Kris Jenkins scored 20 points and Jalen Brunson had 14 to lead No. 6 Villanova to an 83-68 win over Marquette University on Wednesday night, January 13th.The Wildcats (15-2, 5-0 Big East) blew a 16-point lead and trailed early in the second half until they took control late in game to for the 36th straight time at the Pavilion.Daniel Ochefu grabbed 13 rebounds and the Wildcats hit eight 3-pointers to win their seventh straight game.Haanif Cheatham led Marquette (12-5, 2-3) with 17 points.The Golden Eagles trailed by one with 12:38 left in the game before the Wildcats blew the game open.
UWM sophomore facing charges in connection with arson fire in building on campus
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sophomore is facing charges in connection with an arson fire that happened on January 5th in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) building on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The suspect was arrested late on Friday, January 8th after UWM police received a tip about a suspicious person.He is facing felony arson and felony reckless endangerment charges in connection with the fire.He is also facing a misdemeanor arson charge in connection with a fire that occurred in the UWM Physics building on December 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sophomore is facing charges in connection with an arson fire that happened on January 5th in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) building on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The suspect was arrested late on Friday, January 8th after UWM police received a tip about a suspicious person.He is facing felony arson and felony reckless endangerment charges in connection with the fire.He is also facing a misdemeanor arson charge in connection with a fire that occurred in the UWM Physics building on December 22nd.
"We're thrilled:" UW-Milwaukee to host PBS NewsHour Democratic primary debate
MILWAUKEE -- PBS NewsHour will produce the first Democratic presidential candidates' debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- PBS NewsHour will produce the first Democratic presidential candidates' debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Akeem Springs on fire! UW-Milwaukee brings home 81-65 win over Youngstown State
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Akeem Springs made 14 of 18 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and finished with a career-high 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 81-65 Thursday night.Austin Arians scored 14 and JayQuan McCloud added 13 points for Milwaukee (11-5, 2-1 Horizon League).
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Akeem Springs made 14 of 18 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and finished with a career-high 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 81-65 Thursday night.Austin Arians scored 14 and JayQuan McCloud added 13 points for Milwaukee (11-5, 2-1 Horizon League).
MFD responds to small fire on UWM campus near Cramer & Hampshire
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
Henry Ellenson blocks Kris Dunn's shot in final second to lift MU over Providence 65-64
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Henry Ellenson had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and he blocked Kris Dunn's shot in the final second to lead Marquette to a 65-64 victory over No. 8 Providence on Tuesday night, January 5th.Duane Wilson scored on a layup with 31 seconds left to give Marquette (11-4, 1-2 Big East) the 65-64 lead.Ben Bentil scored 28 points, including 14 straight for the Friars in a key second-half run, and added nine rebounds for Providence (14-2, 2-1).
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Henry Ellenson had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and he blocked Kris Dunn's shot in the final second to lead Marquette to a 65-64 victory over No. 8 Providence on Tuesday night, January 5th.Duane Wilson scored on a layup with 31 seconds left to give Marquette (11-4, 1-2 Big East) the 65-64 lead.Ben Bentil scored 28 points, including 14 straight for the Friars in a key second-half run, and added nine rebounds for Providence (14-2, 2-1).
"Jim: The James Foley Story" documentary coming to HBO in February
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary about James Foley is coming to HBO in February.The freelance war correspondent was abducted in Syria and beheaded in 2014 by ISIS."Jim: The James Foley Story" is directed by Brian Oakes, Foley's close childhood friend.It includes interviews with friends, family members and colleagues.Foley was a graduate of Marquette University.The documentary is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later in January.
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary about James Foley is coming to HBO in February.The freelance war correspondent was abducted in Syria and beheaded in 2014 by ISIS."Jim: The James Foley Story" is directed by Brian Oakes, Foley's close childhood friend.It includes interviews with friends, family members and colleagues.Foley was a graduate of Marquette University.The documentary is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later in January.
UW-Milwaukee scores late to get past Northern Kentucky, 76-67
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
Marquette University's Kappa Sigma Xi-Xi fraternity takes a stand against sexual assault: "It is a problem"
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a stand against sexual assault.
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a stand against sexual assault.
83-63: Marquette Golden Eagles have nine-game winning streak snapped by Seton Hall
MILWAUKEE — Desi Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points, and Khadeen Carrington had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Seton Hall beat Marquette 83-63 Wednesday night, December 30th in a Big East opener.Seton Hall (11-2), which won its first-ever game at Marquette last season, won its sixth straight contest while the Golden Eagles (10-3) had their nine-game winning streak snapped.Carrington had a half-court heave rim out at the buzzer as Seton Hall trailed 40-39.
MILWAUKEE — Desi Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points, and Khadeen Carrington had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Seton Hall beat Marquette 83-63 Wednesday night, December 30th in a Big East opener.Seton Hall (11-2), which won its first-ever game at Marquette last season, won its sixth straight contest while the Golden Eagles (10-3) had their nine-game winning streak snapped.Carrington had a half-court heave rim out at the buzzer as Seton Hall trailed 40-39.
Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski contract extended
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski has had his contract extended by two years through the 2021-22 season.Terms of the contract weren't announced.The long-time Duke assistant walked into a trying situation in his first season as MU coach.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski has had his contract extended by two years through the 2021-22 season.Terms of the contract weren't announced.The long-time Duke assistant walked into a trying situation in his first season as MU coach.
Jordan Johnson narrowly misses triple double as UWM beat Minnesota 74-65
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
"It's wonderful:" Marquette University golf team gives back, collects clothes for St. Vincent de Paul
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is easy to take our blessings for granted.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is easy to take our blessings for granted.
Henry Ellenson, Duane Wilson score 37 points combined to lift Marquette over Chicago State
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson and Duane Wilson combined to score 37 points and Marquette rode a 56-point first half to a 91-74 win over Chicago State Monday night.The pair each scored 12 points in the first half as the golden Eagles built a 23-point halftime lead.
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson and Duane Wilson combined to score 37 points and Marquette rode a 56-point first half to a 91-74 win over Chicago State Monday night.The pair each scored 12 points in the first half as the golden Eagles built a 23-point halftime lead.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers snap 22-game losing streak, win vs. Badgers 68-67
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
38 cases in the state, and one at UWM: Students on campus offered free mumps vaccines
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.