Mumps: Confirmed case identified at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A confirmed case of mumps has been identified in a Marquette University student who lived in a university residence hall.The Marquette University Medical Clinic announced on Friday, May 9th that is working closely with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to initiate the appropriate follow-up communication with close contacts of the case.All faculty, staff and students were notified of the confirmed case of mumps and requested to watch for symptoms and take precautions to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness.

$400,000 donation to UWM!? Find out who made it and why

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zilber Family Foundation is making a $400,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J.

Students are being encouraged to hit the pavement, but why?

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.

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.