Honoring alumnus James Foley at Marquette University: Local artist painting his portrait
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week events, artist Mary Pimmel-Freeman was painting a portrait of slain journalist and Marquette alumnus James Foley on Wednesday, February 4th.The painting was set to be completed by Wednesday evening."I didn't know much about him before starting the painting other than just what I heard on the news and the more that I get to know him through the painting and research it's just an honor to connect with his spirit and to share his message with a wider audience," Pimmel-Freeman said.Foley was kidnapped in 2012 by the Islamic State, which recorded and posted a video of his murder last August.After his tragic death, Foley’s family and friends established the James Foley Endowed Scholarship at Marquette University, which was promoted by the likes of Katie Kouric and Anderson Cooper.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week events, artist Mary Pimmel-Freeman was painting a portrait of slain journalist and Marquette alumnus James Foley on Wednesday, February 4th.The painting was set to be completed by Wednesday evening."I didn't know much about him before starting the painting other than just what I heard on the news and the more that I get to know him through the painting and research it's just an honor to connect with his spirit and to share his message with a wider audience," Pimmel-Freeman said.Foley was kidnapped in 2012 by the Islamic State, which recorded and posted a video of his murder last August.After his tragic death, Foley’s family and friends established the James Foley Endowed Scholarship at Marquette University, which was promoted by the likes of Katie Kouric and Anderson Cooper.
UW-Milwaukee students to rally against Gov. Walker's proposed UW System cuts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, February 4, College Democrats of UW-Milwaukee will be holding a rally to raise awareness of Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, February 4, College Democrats of UW-Milwaukee will be holding a rally to raise awareness of Gov.
Life-saving technology: Doctors use "human GPS" to map out surgeries
WAUWATOSA (WITI)-- It's a way to map out organs inside the body before surgeons even raise a scalpel!
WAUWATOSA (WITI)-- It's a way to map out organs inside the body before surgeons even raise a scalpel!
MPS parents: NO student attendance Monday due to teacher professional development day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A reminder for parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students as the snow continues to fall Sunday, February 1st -- Monday, February 2nd is a "no student attendance" day.Monday will be a teacher professional development day.So, MPS students WILL NOT be in the classroom on Monday.CLICK HERE to monitor school and business closings at FOX6Now.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A reminder for parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students as the snow continues to fall Sunday, February 1st -- Monday, February 2nd is a "no student attendance" day.Monday will be a teacher professional development day.So, MPS students WILL NOT be in the classroom on Monday.CLICK HERE to monitor school and business closings at FOX6Now.com.
Hundreds spend the day at MPS's All-School Enrollment Fair
Milwaukee (WITI) -- Hundreds of families spent the day at MPS's All-School Enrollment Fair on Saturday, January 31st.More than 100 Milwaukee Public Schools were there.For those who showed up, they were able to choose their top 3 choices for their kids for next fall.
Milwaukee (WITI) -- Hundreds of families spent the day at MPS's All-School Enrollment Fair on Saturday, January 31st.More than 100 Milwaukee Public Schools were there.For those who showed up, they were able to choose their top 3 choices for their kids for next fall.
Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University team up to build sports medicine & research facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.
UWM fraternity rape allegations from 2013 surface as so-called color-coded date rape probe continues
Milwaukee (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fraternity house is under investigation for allegedly slipping date rape drugs into female students' drinks at house parties.
Milwaukee (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fraternity house is under investigation for allegedly slipping date rape drugs into female students' drinks at house parties.
MPS schedules makeup day for students following inclement weather this January
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a makeup day for students following inclement weather this month.That makeup day has been scheduled for Friday, March 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a makeup day for students following inclement weather this month.That makeup day has been scheduled for Friday, March 20th.
"An important area of study:" Marquette receives $5 million gift for mental health research study
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences has received a $5 million gift from Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences has received a $5 million gift from Dr.
VIDEO: And the commencement speaker for the University of Wisconsin in spring is...
MADISON (WITI) -- The spring 2015 commencement speaker for the University of Wisconsin will be someone familiar.
MADISON (WITI) -- The spring 2015 commencement speaker for the University of Wisconsin will be someone familiar.
Medical College of Wisconsin: Parkinson's gene linked to lung cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) announced on Thursday, January 29th that they have identified a gene that is associated with lung cancer.Through whole exome sequencing, researchers, in collaboration with other colleagues of the Genetic Epidemiology of Lung Cancer Consortium (GELCC), identified a link between a mutation in PARK2, a gene associated with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, and familial lung cancer.The researchers sequenced the exomes (protein coding region of the genome) of individuals from a family with multiple cases of lung cancer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) announced on Thursday, January 29th that they have identified a gene that is associated with lung cancer.Through whole exome sequencing, researchers, in collaboration with other colleagues of the Genetic Epidemiology of Lung Cancer Consortium (GELCC), identified a link between a mutation in PARK2, a gene associated with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, and familial lung cancer.The researchers sequenced the exomes (protein coding region of the genome) of individuals from a family with multiple cases of lung cancer.
Where others see problems, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver sees opportunities
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is eager -- and where others see problems, Darienne Driver sees opportunities."Education really is the liberating force in our country.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is eager -- and where others see problems, Darienne Driver sees opportunities."Education really is the liberating force in our country.
"What's going to get cut?" UWM chancellor, student body president concerned over funding cuts for UW System
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker this week announced funding cuts for the UW System.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker this week announced funding cuts for the UW System.
Desperate to find the driver, Marquette students turn to social media after hit-and-run on campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 25-year-old Marquette University international graduate student was seriously injured Tuesday night, January 20th in a hit-and-run on Marquette's campus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 25-year-old Marquette University international graduate student was seriously injured Tuesday night, January 20th in a hit-and-run on Marquette's campus.
Marquette graduate student seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, clues sought
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car.
To build relationships: FBI Milwaukee Division launches "Adopt-A-School" program at MLK School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To build relationships and trust between young people and law enforcement officials, the FBI has launched an "Adopt-A-School" program.On Wednesday, January 21st, Robert Shields, Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Division of the FBI joined Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To build relationships and trust between young people and law enforcement officials, the FBI has launched an "Adopt-A-School" program.On Wednesday, January 21st, Robert Shields, Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Division of the FBI joined Dr.
Wally Ellenson sets Marquette High Jump Record, 3rd in world
Madison, Wi -- Wally Ellenson shattered the Marquette University record in the High Jump record on Saturday, when he soared 7 feet, 5.75 inches (2.28 meters) at the Wisconsin Open in Madison.
Madison, Wi -- Wally Ellenson shattered the Marquette University record in the High Jump record on Saturday, when he soared 7 feet, 5.75 inches (2.28 meters) at the Wisconsin Open in Madison.
Milwaukee Panthers rise up with 77-62 win over Youngstown St.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Akeem Springs scored 18 points and led four players into double figure scoring as Milwaukee rolled past Youngstown State 77-62 in a Horizon League contest Wednesday night.After DJ Cole hit a 3-pointer to give Youngstown State (9-11, 0-4 Horizon League) a 10-6 lead four minutes into the game, the Panthers went on an 11-0 run capped by a Springs dunk to take a 17-10 lead and never looked back.Milwaukee (6-12, 1-3) led by nine at intermission, 34-25, and cruised to its first Horizon League victory of the season.Springs shot 8 of 10 from the field, with both misses coming from beyond the arc.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Akeem Springs scored 18 points and led four players into double figure scoring as Milwaukee rolled past Youngstown State 77-62 in a Horizon League contest Wednesday night.After DJ Cole hit a 3-pointer to give Youngstown State (9-11, 0-4 Horizon League) a 10-6 lead four minutes into the game, the Panthers went on an 11-0 run capped by a Springs dunk to take a 17-10 lead and never looked back.Milwaukee (6-12, 1-3) led by nine at intermission, 34-25, and cruised to its first Horizon League victory of the season.Springs shot 8 of 10 from the field, with both misses coming from beyond the arc.
Police: School bus carrying 20 students involved in crash near 43rd & Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a school bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, January 14th near the intersection of S. 43rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue.Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman Tony Tagliavia tells FOX6 News 20 students were on the bus at the time of the crash.No injuries were reported.The bus was serving Manitoba School, which is located near S. 43rd Street and Forest Home Avenue.School officials contacted parents regarding the crash.Police described the crash as "minor."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a school bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, January 14th near the intersection of S. 43rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue.Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman Tony Tagliavia tells FOX6 News 20 students were on the bus at the time of the crash.No injuries were reported.The bus was serving Manitoba School, which is located near S. 43rd Street and Forest Home Avenue.School officials contacted parents regarding the crash.Police described the crash as "minor."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
"I'm exiled:" Tenured MU associate professor John McAdams' second semester classes cancelled
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's second semester has begun, but associate professor of political science John McAdams isn't on campus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's second semester has begun, but associate professor of political science John McAdams isn't on campus.