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.
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.
"I don't regret what I did:" Marquette University moves to terminate tenured professor John McAdams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.
Gov. Walker says he's open to adding money for schools, roads, UW
WATERTOWN (AP) — Gov.
WATERTOWN (AP) — Gov.
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.
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.
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.
"It was magical:" MPS student-athletes get the chance to play under the bright lights at UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- High school sports are about more than just games on Friday nights.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- High school sports are about more than just games on Friday nights.
In letter to tenured professor John McAdams, Marquette officials say they've begun the process of firing him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned that Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned that Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.
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.