"Adam is so talented:" MU community proud of alumnus Adam Stockhausen, who won Oscar for set design

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Production designer Adam Stockhausen took home an Oscar Sunday, February 22nd for his work on The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Stockhausen is a Marquette University alumnus!The scene shop at Marquette's Helfaer Theatre is always in flux.

February 20 is the last day of MPS’ "Three-Choice Enrollment" period

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families who are new to MPS or looking for a new school for the fall to enroll by Friday night to take advantage of the best opportunity for a seat at their first-choice school.February 20 is the last day of MPS’ ‘Three-Choice Enrollment’ period, which allows families to choose three schools for the fall.School options include strong neighborhood schools that prepare students to succeed in college and careers as well as specialty schools focused on Advanced Placement coursework, the arts, bilingual education, Career and Technical Education, Gifted and Talented education, rigorous International Baccalaureate college preparatory programming, language immersion and Montessori education."90 percent of families get one of their three choices," said Tony Tagliavia, MPS spokesperson.All applications filed during the Three-Choice period (and at the All-School Enrollment Fair) are treated equally.

Lawyers for president of UWM TKE frat: There was no date rape, no drugging; UWM police to blame

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A UW-Milwaukee fraternity got into big trouble last year after allegations surfaced that some of its members might have been slipping date rape drugs into drinks at house parties.

Milwaukee Bucks to host open practice on the Marquette campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are returning from the All-Star break this week after getting off to one of their best starts in recent years.

Case of bacterial meningitis in student tied to Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has received a report of a  case of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal disease) in a student affiliated with Marquette University, and is working closely with the Marquette University Medical Clinic to begin appropriate communication and follow-up with close contacts.It's a Friday night on the Marquette campus, students, not getting the email they were expecting -- a health warning sent out campus wide.Marquette University says, as a student has tested positive for Meningococcal Meningitis."It's very dangerous because there can be severe health consequences," said Paul Biedrzycki, with the City of Milwaukee Health Department.Biedrzycki says the student is recovering at a local hospital.Meningococcal disease is spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions such as saliva or mucus, and is most commonly spread through direct, close contact with an infected individual, which can include kissing and sharing of beverages, eating utensils, and lip balm.

UWM effort to garner support in light of proposed budget cuts evolves from rallies on campus to rallying online

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chancellors within the University of Wisconsin System continue to develop new ways to garner support -- as Governor Scott Walker's two-year budget proposal calls for $300 million in cuts to the UW System.

MPS to hold college financial aid help sessions every Saturday in February

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools set to host free help and information sessions for students and families who want to know more about getting financial aid for college every Saturday in February.The sessions will take place at MPS' Washington High School of Information Technology, 2525 N.

Governor Walker's plan for UW System not sitting well with some on UW-Milwaukee campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker unveiled his two-year budget Tuesday evening, February 3rd at the Capitol in Madison -- and that budget proposal included slashing the UW System's budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.

A "drafting error:" Governor Walker backs off removing "Wisconsin Idea" from UW System mission

MADISON (WITI/AP) — Governor Scott Walker has abruptly backed off his proposal to eliminate the University of Wisconsin System's public service mission statement.Walker tucked language into his budget proposal that would have replaced the statement, known as the "Wisconsin Idea," with the charge of meeting the state's workforce needs.