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...
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.