"Nervous but excited:" Freshman move-in day welcomes thousands of new Marquette University students
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
To commemorate 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, some fight against privatization of public schools
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
"This will be a terrific life experience:" Marquette University's basketball team heads to Italy
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
Marquette University remembers James Foley one year after his death; "He gave everything to help others"
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
"I could not be more honored and humbled:" Marquette names first-ever James Foley scholar
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
Team bonding: Marquette takes basketball team on trip of a lifetime
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
On the run: Former UW-Milwaukee employee accused of stealing from student organizations
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee now faces criminal charges.
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee now faces criminal charges.
Milwaukee Bucks, MPS team up to promote attendance: "You can’t learn if you aren’t in school"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced Monday, August 10th a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced Monday, August 10th a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students.
MU junior hosts camp for blind, visually-impaired young people: "Kids make everything worth it"
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.
"We were quite shocked:" 'The Guest House' expansion project halted after graves, human remains found
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee homeless shelter is expanding -- but the construction project was halted after human remains were found on the site.The construction project is an 8,000-square-foot expansion to "The Guest House" on Milwaukee's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee homeless shelter is expanding -- but the construction project was halted after human remains were found on the site.The construction project is an 8,000-square-foot expansion to "The Guest House" on Milwaukee's north side.
"Our kids are able to strive for whatever goals we set for them:" First day back for year-round calendar MPS schools
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 3rd was the first day back to school for some Milwaukee Public Schools students.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, August 3rd was the first day back to school for some Milwaukee Public Schools students.
$10M gift to UWM will be used to establish Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone announced on Thursday, July 30th that Sheldon and Marianne Lubar are donating $10 million to the university to establish the Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship.UWM will construct a new building at the corner of E.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone announced on Thursday, July 30th that Sheldon and Marianne Lubar are donating $10 million to the university to establish the Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship.UWM will construct a new building at the corner of E.
$200,000 upgrade for UWM's Henry Aaron Field set to get underway in August
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee's home baseball field is getting a major upgrade.The private UWM Real Estate Foundation is providing over $200,000 for the project at Henry Aaron Field in Lincoln Park.The project is scheduled to begin in August, and will include installing synthetic turf in the infield and bullpen areas.The Milwaukee County Parks Department says the project will allow faster recovery of the field after rain and, due to the removal of natural grass, reduce the need for watering and applying pesticides and fertilizer at Aaron Field.CLICK HERE for more on this project via the Milwaukee Business Journal.CLICK HERE to learn more about Henry Aaron Field.
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee's home baseball field is getting a major upgrade.The private UWM Real Estate Foundation is providing over $200,000 for the project at Henry Aaron Field in Lincoln Park.The project is scheduled to begin in August, and will include installing synthetic turf in the infield and bullpen areas.The Milwaukee County Parks Department says the project will allow faster recovery of the field after rain and, due to the removal of natural grass, reduce the need for watering and applying pesticides and fertilizer at Aaron Field.CLICK HERE for more on this project via the Milwaukee Business Journal.CLICK HERE to learn more about Henry Aaron Field.
"It's really great:" Milwaukee Public Schools expands their 'Summer Adventures' program
MILWAUKEE -- Being in school in the summer isn't so bad when you get to spend your day learning at the beach.
MILWAUKEE -- Being in school in the summer isn't so bad when you get to spend your day learning at the beach.
"He was really cool:" Dwyane Wade makes a surprise visit to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Cheers rang through Marquette University as a basketball icon gave 60 central city children the surprise of a lifetime."I think he was really cool," said 8-year-old Na'jaha Burris.Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade visited the second and third graders participating in his inaugural "Live to Dream" summer reading program at Marquette.
MILWAUKEE -- Cheers rang through Marquette University as a basketball icon gave 60 central city children the surprise of a lifetime."I think he was really cool," said 8-year-old Na'jaha Burris.Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade visited the second and third graders participating in his inaugural "Live to Dream" summer reading program at Marquette.
Chip learns about "Arts Connect," a newly formed Marcus Center program
MILWAUKEE -- The newly formed Marcus Center’s Arts Connect program is a collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- The newly formed Marcus Center’s Arts Connect program is a collaboration with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Documents show UW-Madison will take biggest hit under $250M cut to UW System
MADISON — New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take a nearly $59 million hit this budget year under a total $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget.System officials released their 2015-16 budget Monday, July 6th.The plan also shows UW-Milwaukee taking an $18 million cut.The other 11 four-year campuses will see cuts ranging from $851,000 to $7.7 million.The budget materials did not include details on how the campuses will deal with the cuts.
MADISON — New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take a nearly $59 million hit this budget year under a total $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget.System officials released their 2015-16 budget Monday, July 6th.The plan also shows UW-Milwaukee taking an $18 million cut.The other 11 four-year campuses will see cuts ranging from $851,000 to $7.7 million.The budget materials did not include details on how the campuses will deal with the cuts.
No threat found after UW-Madison student union evacuated
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
Student government leaders at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette take stand on bus drivers strike
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
Parents, teachers rail against 'takeover' proposal for failing MPS schools, Abele responds
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.