Charity soliciting cash donations in WI ranked second worst in nation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
Prayer service held for MU student who died in Rome
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A prayer service was held on Thursday, June 13th on the Marquette University campus to remember Andrew Keith Carr -- a MU student who passed away on June 10th while studying in Rome.Carr was a junior studying operations and supply chain management in the College of Business Administration, who was frequently on the dean’s list for his academic performance.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A prayer service was held on Thursday, June 13th on the Marquette University campus to remember Andrew Keith Carr -- a MU student who passed away on June 10th while studying in Rome.Carr was a junior studying operations and supply chain management in the College of Business Administration, who was frequently on the dean’s list for his academic performance.
Milwaukee YMCA names Julie Tolan as new CEO
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a new leader taking the reins of the Milwaukee YMCA.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a new leader taking the reins of the Milwaukee YMCA.
Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
Marquette University student studying abroad dies after fall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University student studying abroad in Rome died on Monday evening, June 10th after falling from a ledge on the banks of a river.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University student studying abroad in Rome died on Monday evening, June 10th after falling from a ledge on the banks of a river.
Marquette's coaching influence felt in NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NBA teams look for certain qualities in a potential player.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NBA teams look for certain qualities in a potential player.
Beyond the Game: Studying the knuckleball at MU
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in the day, a Major League manager made the bulk of his decisions on the basis of feel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in the day, a Major League manager made the bulk of his decisions on the basis of feel.
UWM receives $1 million to advance drinking water studies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recently received a gift of $1 million from Kikkoman, Inc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recently received a gift of $1 million from Kikkoman, Inc.
Firefighters douse apartment fire near Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Firefighters battled a smoky second alarm fire at an apartment building near the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, June 7th.The apartment building, known as Abode East, is privately-owned and located at 15th and Wells.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Firefighters battled a smoky second alarm fire at an apartment building near the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, June 7th.The apartment building, known as Abode East, is privately-owned and located at 15th and Wells.
Officials announce county app built by UWM students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County unveiled a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.UWM Chancellor Michael R.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County unveiled a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.UWM Chancellor Michael R.
MPS students collect and donate clothing to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.
New rules on the way for Milwaukee Public Schools teachers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.
Beyond the Game: Marquette's Vander Blue makes NBA decision
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles have seen a handful of players drafted into the NBA in recent years who have gone on to enjoy success at the professional level.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles have seen a handful of players drafted into the NBA in recent years who have gone on to enjoy success at the professional level.
Marquette University, Roundy's make donations to OK victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals and organizations are doing what they can to provide tornado relief for those in Oklahoma.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals and organizations are doing what they can to provide tornado relief for those in Oklahoma.
MPS' Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
Students show off giant mural at Sherman Arts School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
UWM meteorologist says EF-5 tornado that struck OK will be studied
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many ways to look at the tragedy in Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through Moore, OK on Monday, May 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many ways to look at the tragedy in Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through Moore, OK on Monday, May 20th.
Three MPS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.