Marquette University: Most desirable college in Wisconsin?

MILWAUKEE -- Higher education information website eCollegeFinder says Marquette University is the most desirable college in Wisconsin.The site put together the map below which shows the schools given that "most desirable" designation.

Relief: MU students can worry more about finals, less about crime

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students are in the midst of finals week -- but there's one thing they don't have to worry about anymore.

Scared at school: Parents accuse MPS of not taking bullying seriously

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're troubled by the current state of public education, you might still be shocked by what's happening to some students on their way home from school."We couldn't get Asia to go back to school," says Asia's mom, Angela Odom.

Uneasy nerves: Marquette students mugged at gunpoint

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Marquette University students were mugged at gunpoint -- one was shot after a struggle.

Search for suspect: MU, police search investigate 3 robberies

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Department of Public Safety along with Milwaukee police responded to the Marquette campus early Friday morning, May 2nd following three robberies and a shooting.The incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. near 18th and Wisconsin.Marquette University sent out an email to students saying that three robberies were carried out by two suspects at approximately 2:36 a.m.According to the email, a suspect approached a Marquette student near 18th and Wisconsin and demanded money.

Science in action! MPS features students' work at fair

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 200 science projects were on display at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Thursday, May 1st for the 7th annual Milwaukee Public School District Science Fair.273 students participated this year, from 36 schools all over the district which is a substantial increase from last year.

Delicate surgery: Doctors operate on badly-burned Beatrice

GREENFIELD (WITI) -- A trauma and critical care specialist and surgeon from Froedtert Hospital on Monday, April 28th teamed up with Beatrice's veterinarian, Dr.

Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton proposed a 2014-15 budget to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district.The proposal includes adding another 50 art, music, and physical education teaching positions into MPS schools.The 50 new positions for 2014-15 are on top of the positions added into schools for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.

Mark Mone selected to serve as UW-Milwaukee's interim chancellor

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has announced Mark Mone will serve as the university's interim chancellor.Mone is currently the Assistant Dean of the Lubar School of Business.

I GOT ACCEPTED!!! Teen with Down Syndrome going to college

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Every student who ever applied to college knows what it felt like to receive that acceptance letter.

Where's the off-campus housing? UWM students get answers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee held a housing fair Wednesday, and UWM campus police were on hand to answer questions about safety.Officers are always on campus -- 24 hours a day, 365 days year.

Marquette Golden Eagles embracing new coach, Steve Wojciechowski

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has a new basketball coach, and while he hasn't won a game yet, the early reviews are positive.Steve Wojciechowski got a warm welcome at Marquette University's men's basketball banquet at the Harley-Davidson Museum."He's just a great coach -- a great overall coach," Golden Eagles forward Deonte Burton said."My number one priority is spending time with (the players) -- developing a relationship with them, getting to know them better as people and players, and for them to get to know me as a person and as a coach.

"Official warning" for 3 MU fraternities due to allegations of sexual misconduct, hazing

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Marquette University's "Division of Student Affairs" has issued an official warning to three Marquette University fraternities due to allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing that allegedly took place at fraternity houses associated with the chapters.According to a statement obtained by FOX6 News from Marquette University -- the Marquette chapters of Triangle Fraternity and Delta Chi Fraternity were issued an official warning on April 9th due to alleged incidents of sexual misconduct that took place at their fraternity houses.Sigma Phi Delta fraternity was issued an official warning on April 9th due to alleged incidents of sexual misconduct and hazing that took place at its fraternity house.Marquette University says each alleged incident was immediately reported to the Milwaukee Police Department and the Department of Public Safety for investigation.

University of Wisconsin reserves stood at $1.6 billion

MADISON (AP) -- New figures from the University of Wisconsin System show the system's reserves stood at $1.7 billion at the end of March.

UWM men's basketball team banned from postseason due to academic performance

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials say they have been informed by the NCAA that the final appeal of a postseason ban of its men's basketball team for 2014-2015 has been denied -- due to past cumulative academic performance scores.

Group wants portion of funds from potential new Bucks arena

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks may have a hard time building a new venue without sharing millions with non-profit organizations.

MPD investigates theft of sports apparel at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the theft of sports apparel from Marquette University.Officials say the university reported the burglary to Milwaukee police on April 4th.