'Peace of mind:' Student volunteers work together to help the elderly as winter approaches
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
Marquette University opens Next Step Clinic to address Milwaukee mental health needs
MILWAUKEE -- Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever “President’s Challenge” — is now open.The clinic, housed alongside Next Door Foundation Inc., and operating as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is meant to address the mental health and developmental needs of Milwaukee’s underserved children and families.This year, the clinic will roll out family navigation and developmental assessment services; trauma-focused therapies for children and families will begin in 2020.According to a press release, Next Step Clinic was declared the winner of the inaugural challenge in January.
'Positive step:' Marquette AD supports NCAA move allowing athlete compensation
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA took a major step Tuesday, Oct. 29 toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness."The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit — something they have fought against doing for years — while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.
MU Law poll: Wisconsin voters narrowly divided over President Trump impeachment
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
Marquette University doctoral student from Bangladesh missing since Oct. 18
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22 a missing person's report regarding a doctoral student from Bangladesh.University officials said in a statement the Marquette University Police Department was investigating the matter and found no evidence to suggest that suspicious circumstances or foul play were involved."As a university community, we offer hope for the family and we pray that the individual is found healthy and safe," MU officials added in the statement.Officials with MSA Marquette, "a support group for Muslim students and an outreach group for non-Muslim students studying at Marquette University," said Rakib Rahman has been missing since Oct. 18 around 2 p.m.The Marquette Wire reported Rahman was last seen near 17th Street and State Street, close to the area of his residence.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Marquette University police.
Wisconsin Assembly approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
'Mixed emotions:' Students move into residence halls at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Marquette University prohibits dockless scooters on campus property 'effective immediately'
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
Marquette University police issue safety alert after attempted armed robbery reported near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
Golden Eagles alumni team 'looking forward to making another run' at tournament with $2M prize
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!
Marquette University will become 'test optional' in fall 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Monday, June 10 announced the university would become test optional, offering domestic and international undergraduate applicants the choice to include standardized test scores as part of their application.
'It's Game of Thrones:' 2 queens killed atop Marquette Engineering Hall, leaving bee colony in jeopardy
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News found drama fit for prime time on the rooftop of the Engineering Hall at Marquette University involving a colony of bees: A queen thrown from power, killed by her subjects, and a community trying to stay alive.The bee colony at Marquette is part of a campaign to slow the nationwide trend involving dwindling bee numbers -- but as with any monarchy, life can be tough at the top."It's crazy, and it's very much Game of Thrones," said Charlie Koenen, BeeVangelists. "It's got some bees in it, but we've got a problem.
Marquette University offers first fully online undergraduate degree program
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced on Monday, May 20 it is now accepting applications for a new online Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication program.
Marquette signs new 5-year contract with men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University signed a new five-year contract with head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski through the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced on Tuesday, May 7.In five seasons, Wojciechowski has led the Golden Eagles to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances (2017 and 2019) and a trip to the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals in 2018.
'We have support:' Mourners gather at Marquette to host vigil for Sri Lankan bombing victims
MILWAUKEE -- It's been almost a week since explosions in Sri Lanka killed hundreds of people on Easter Sunday.
'Honoring the victims:' Weekend vigils scheduled at MU, in Brookfield after Sri Lanka terror attacks
MILWAUKEE -- Weekend vigils have been scheduled at Marquette University in Milwaukee and at Ridgewood Church in Brookfield to honor the more than 300 people killed on Easter Sunday in terror attacks in Sri Lanka.
'Truly priceless:' Marquette's new Athletic and Human Performance Research Center called a game-changer
MILWAUKEE -- After 12 months of construction and years of planning, FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 23 checked out a new building on Marquette University's campus.The $24 million, 46,000 square foot Athletic and Human Performance Research Center was called a game-changer for athletics at the university.In addition to serving as a dedicated research space, it offers something else that was desperately needed for the lacrosse and golf teams."We've got two teams in here that had really no place to call home at all.