Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
"Search and connect platform:" Company launches tool to help veterans get college degree
MEQUON (WITI) -- A Milwaukee company just launched a new tool to help veterans all over the country get their college degree.
MEQUON (WITI) -- A Milwaukee company just launched a new tool to help veterans all over the country get their college degree.
Is it the right choice? Governor Walker proposes expanding school choice program, lifting cap
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has proposed expanding the school choice program across the state of Wisconsin with no caps.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has proposed expanding the school choice program across the state of Wisconsin with no caps.
Police: Two suspects sought in attempted sexual assault near UW-Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that occurred near the UW-Milwaukee campus.It happened around midnight Sunday, April 19th in the 2000 block of E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that occurred near the UW-Milwaukee campus.It happened around midnight Sunday, April 19th in the 2000 block of E.
"We want Shea to feel special:" UWM professor uses 3D printer to help young girl & mom on a mission
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 10-year-old girl with a dream, and a professor with a 3D printer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 10-year-old girl with a dream, and a professor with a 3D printer.
UWM chancellor says expected budget cuts could mean students taking longer to graduate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone was the speaker at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 15th, and he talked about the expected cuts in the state budget and how they are going to affect the university.Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal includes slashing the UW System’s budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone was the speaker at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 15th, and he talked about the expected cuts in the state budget and how they are going to affect the university.Governor Scott Walker's budget proposal includes slashing the UW System’s budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.
"We have an obligation as a community:" Businesses, city leaders work to boost Milwaukee's near west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
Two suspects sought after Marquette student robbed at gunpoint
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects after a Marquette University student was robbed on Tuesday, April 14th.It happened shortly before noon at the corner of 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Marquette Department of Public Safety officials say two male suspects approached the student, displayed a weapon and demanded property.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects after a Marquette University student was robbed on Tuesday, April 14th.It happened shortly before noon at the corner of 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Marquette Department of Public Safety officials say two male suspects approached the student, displayed a weapon and demanded property.
"Marc believed in the city of Milwaukee:" Hundreds turn out to remember Marc Marotta
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who are familiar with Marc Marotta say his list of achievements is eclipsed by the way he cared for and served others.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who are familiar with Marc Marotta say his list of achievements is eclipsed by the way he cared for and served others.
To "meet financial challenges," UWM offering employees voluntary separation incentive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a voluntary separation incentive to some employees to help save money in anticipation of a cut in state funding.The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees, who must be vested with the Wisconsin Retirement System and qualify for a full annuity as of July 1st.Four other UW campuses have announced similar cost-saving measures since Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a voluntary separation incentive to some employees to help save money in anticipation of a cut in state funding.The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees, who must be vested with the Wisconsin Retirement System and qualify for a full annuity as of July 1st.Four other UW campuses have announced similar cost-saving measures since Gov.
"It will be a lot of fun:" Henry Ellenson anxious to play basketball with his brother at MU next season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Henry Ellenson is one of the state's best high school basketball players.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Henry Ellenson is one of the state's best high school basketball players.
Marquette Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski reflects on first season: "It was certainly a whirlwind!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been just over a year since Marquette University hired Steve Wojciechowski as head men's basketball coach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been just over a year since Marquette University hired Steve Wojciechowski as head men's basketball coach.
"It's very anxious on campus:" UW System schools seek ways to buffer proposed budget cuts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin System campuses are searching for ways to plug the $300 million budget cut Governor Scott Walker has proposed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin System campuses are searching for ways to plug the $300 million budget cut Governor Scott Walker has proposed.
Sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as Badgers get ready to battle Duke for the title!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
Wisconsin opens virtual clinics: Medical assistance at the touch of your fingers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's Easter weekend and you feel yourself coming down with something, and all the doctors offices are closed for the holiday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's Easter weekend and you feel yourself coming down with something, and all the doctors offices are closed for the holiday.
For a good cause: 5,000 Final Four commemorative Badgers basketballs to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- 5,000 Final Four commemorative Wisconsin Badgers officially licensed basketballs produced by Wilson will be released in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.These basketballs are a salute to the winningest team in University of Wisconsin history as they go for their second national title in Indianapolis this weekend.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- 5,000 Final Four commemorative Wisconsin Badgers officially licensed basketballs produced by Wilson will be released in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.These basketballs are a salute to the winningest team in University of Wisconsin history as they go for their second national title in Indianapolis this weekend.
Badgers' success leads to big money, which "powers and sustains the program"
MADISON/INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- We're four days away from the Wisconsin Badgers big matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four -- and just one day away from the Badgers send-off pep rally at the Kohl Center in Madison.
MADISON/INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- We're four days away from the Wisconsin Badgers big matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four -- and just one day away from the Badgers send-off pep rally at the Kohl Center in Madison.
"Outside money polluting electoral system?" Are special interest groups hijacking state Supreme Court?
MADISON (WITI) -- It was once said that in the hallowed halls of justice, the only place to find justice is in the halls -- or maybe the back rooms where lobbyists and donors secretly pull the strings.
MADISON (WITI) -- It was once said that in the hallowed halls of justice, the only place to find justice is in the halls -- or maybe the back rooms where lobbyists and donors secretly pull the strings.
From hoops to homework: Teacher taps into NCAA tourney for lesson in math
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students in one Milwaukee school are using the NCAA tournament to learn math.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students in one Milwaukee school are using the NCAA tournament to learn math.
"Cleaner drinking water:" Marquette receives $200K federal grant to study drinking water treatment
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A group of professors in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University has received a $199,679 grant from the National Science Foundation to study drinking water treatment.The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, housed in the college’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and led by Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A group of professors in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University has received a $199,679 grant from the National Science Foundation to study drinking water treatment.The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, housed in the college’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and led by Dr.