Dwyane Wade $3M gift to Marquette; grow literacy, men's basketball

Marquette University announced on Monday, Jan. 15 that alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has committed to a $3 million gift that will make a major impact on three areas at the university.

Events at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
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Cassie Rincon from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside talked with FOX6 about some events you can take part in at the nature center.

Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies

The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.

MPS board OKs referendum question to boost funding

Milwaukee Public Schools will ask for your vote and your money to help plug a $200 million budget shortfall this spring.

UWM to sell chancellor's residence, part of cost-reduction effort

UW-Milwaukee is planning to sell the chancellor's residence as part of a larger effort to reduce costs and divest itself of properties that are no longer serving the university's best interests.

Alzheimer's disease study; UW researchers land $150M grant

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are leading a nationwide study into Alzheimer's disease, thanks to a $150 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Milwaukee Academy of Science expanding, 2nd campus announced

The Milwaukee Academy of Science is expanding to a second campus near 24th and Cherry that will enroll students starting this August.

Children's Wisconsin, MPS athletic trainers partnership

In Milwaukee, Children's Wisconsin is partnering with MPS for an athletic trainer program in hopes to help student-athletes stay healthy.

Waukesha boy uses wheelchair, school transportation issue arises

A Waukesha boy uses a wheelchair to get around. He has been unable to bring it with him to Lowell Elementary, his mother says, due to transportation issues.

Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary

Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.

FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.

UW-La Crosse Chancellor Gow says he was fired for producing porn

Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said that regents fired him because they were uncomfortable with him and his wife producing and appearing in pornographic videos.

UW Regents vote to terminate La Crosse chancellor

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously in a special meeting on Wednesday to terminate Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse.

MPS 'financial crisis,' referendum considered to cover shortfall

School districts across Wisconsin are facing budget shortfalls and now the Milwaukee Public Schools board is sounding the alarm on the issue.

MPS board possible referendum, funding issues
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Members of the Milwaukee Public Schools board held a press conference on Friday, Dec. 22 to discuss a possible referendum for the 2024 ballot to address funding issues.