Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
UWM carbon monoxide leak; loophole in building code, attorney says
UWM said building code does not require carbon monoxide detectors for the residence hall. A personal injury attorney said there is a loophole.
15th and State shooting, Marquette University police investigate
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 15th and State on Wednesday afternoon.
UWM installs carbon monoxide detectors after Cambridge Commons leak
UWM told Contact 6 that none of its residence halls had carbon monoxide detectors. Installation of detectors is now underway.
Education investment urged with Wisconsin budget surplus
Businesses and education leaders in southeast Wisconsin are pushing the state legislature to invest in education.
Bucks' Brook Lopez book donation to MPS, Next Door Foundation
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is providing nearly $70,000 in donated books and funds to three MPS schools and to Next Door Foundation.
MU Law Poll: Most Wisconsin voters undecided for August primary
A new Marquette University Law School Poll released on Wednesday, March 2 finds 51% of registered Wisconsin voters do not know who they will vote for in the August primary.
Greenfield HS teacher named Global Educator of the Year
Carley Goodkind, a German language teacher and global educator at Greenfield High School, has been named the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s 2021-22 Global Educator of the Year.
Concordia University helping Kyiv students forced from home
Concordia University Wisconsin is working to make sure students at a university in Kyiv have what they need while being forced from home.
Masks optional indoors at Marquette University beginning March 2
Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.
UWM dorm carbon monoxide leak; 12+ students assessed, treated
Students were evacuated from Cambridge Commons residence hall Monday night, Feb. 28 due to a carbon monoxide leak, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials said.
Russia-Ukraine: Students learn world history in real-time
It’s a conversation starter for students to help answer questions and talk about their fears.
Marquette's Shaka Smart; coaching more than practices, games
Shaka Smart is the first Black head coach of Marquette’s men’s basketball team -- and he says he's coaching far more than practices and games.
Marquette alum Lemonis donates $15M for 'Student Success'
The Lemonis Center for Student Success will provide wraparound services for students across all majors, academic abilities, and backgrounds to enrich and expand student opportunities, a release said.
NASA engineer visits MSOE, speaks with students
A NASA engineer visited the Milwaukee School of Engineering, speaking with students ahead of a Marcus Center National Geographic event.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Break up MPS? Wisconsin Assembly passes bill
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill intended to break up MPS, and another bill to expand school voucher eligibility to all students.
UW System critical race theory restrictions voted on by Republicans
Republican legislators are setting their sights on the University of Wisconsin System, voting Tuesday on bills likely headed for vetoes.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Tuesday 'due to inclement weather'
All Milwaukee Public Schools and sites will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22 due to inclement weather.
Masks optional West Allis-West Milwaukee schools
The superintendent noted in a letter to families that masks could come back if the positivity rate in any school exceeds 3% among students and staff.