Marquette University's Department of Public Safety transitions to police force soon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a recently completed agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Department of Justice and Attorney General Brad Schimel, Marquette University's Department of Public Safety will be come the Marquette University Police Department on Friday, May 1st.The move comes after a year of intense feedback from key internal and community stakeholders, including the offices of the Milwaukee County District Attorney, Milwaukee County Sheriff and Milwaukee Police Department.The transition will occur over the summer to accommodate the necessary officer training and certification requirements, according to Chief Paul Mascar.The new Marquette University Police Department will take a phased training approach to convert the university's public safety officers to fully commissioned police officers, Mascari said.
Guilty: Jury returns verdict for one of two men charged in series of armed robberies of MU students
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- One of two men charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014 has been found guilty at trial.
Majerus Family Foundation gifts $1 million to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Majerus Family Foundation has given a gift of $1 million to Marquette University to create the Rick Majerus Endowed Scholarship.
Coach Steve Wojciechowski on first year recruiting for MU: "I think the program is in much better shape"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tradition always plays a big role in college athletes -- especially with Marquette basketball, but with a change in coaches before last season, a change in culture is happening."I think the program is in much better shape as I stand before you today than it was when I took the job on April 1st last year," Golden Eagles Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski said.After a season where the Marquette Golden Eagles went 13-19 and failed to reach the NCAA Tournament, Coach Wojciechowski says he's excited about the progress of the program he took over a little more than a year ago."First and foremost, I hope the guys who are here and went through a year with us together understand where the program's headed, how they're improving on an individual level," Wojciechowski said.It hasn't been easy.
"Search and connect platform:" Company launches tool to help veterans get college degree
MEQUON (WITI) -- A Milwaukee company just launched a new tool to help veterans all over the country get their college degree.
"We have an obligation as a community:" Businesses, city leaders work to boost Milwaukee's near west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
Two suspects sought after Marquette student robbed at gunpoint
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects after a Marquette University student was robbed on Tuesday, April 14th.It happened shortly before noon at the corner of 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.Marquette Department of Public Safety officials say two male suspects approached the student, displayed a weapon and demanded property.
"Marc believed in the city of Milwaukee:" Hundreds turn out to remember Marc Marotta
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who are familiar with Marc Marotta say his list of achievements is eclipsed by the way he cared for and served others.
"It will be a lot of fun:" Henry Ellenson anxious to play basketball with his brother at MU next season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Henry Ellenson is one of the state's best high school basketball players.
Marquette Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski reflects on first season: "It was certainly a whirlwind!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been just over a year since Marquette University hired Steve Wojciechowski as head men's basketball coach.
"Cleaner drinking water:" Marquette receives $200K federal grant to study drinking water treatment
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A group of professors in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University has received a $199,679 grant from the National Science Foundation to study drinking water treatment.The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, housed in the college’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and led by Dr.
Sister Peggy O’Neill set to deliver Marquette Commencement address in May
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumna Sister Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill, S.C., will be the keynote speaker at Marquette University’s 134thCommencement ceremony, Sunday, May 17.
"It could change somebody's life:" College students bridge the gap when blood donations drop
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is notorious for causing blood supply shortages in Wisconsin.
"Adam is so talented:" MU community proud of alumnus Adam Stockhausen, who won Oscar for set design
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Production designer Adam Stockhausen took home an Oscar Sunday, February 22nd for his work on The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Stockhausen is a Marquette University alumnus!The scene shop at Marquette's Helfaer Theatre is always in flux.
"I never expected this to happen:" Campus crime stats may not tell the whole story
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shopping for the right college comes with all sorts of questions.
University of Notre Dame's Daniel Myers named Marquette University's next provost
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Dr.
Milwaukee Bucks to host open practice on the Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are returning from the All-Star break this week after getting off to one of their best starts in recent years.
Case of bacterial meningitis in student tied to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has received a report of a case of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal disease) in a student affiliated with Marquette University, and is working closely with the Marquette University Medical Clinic to begin appropriate communication and follow-up with close contacts.It's a Friday night on the Marquette campus, students, not getting the email they were expecting -- a health warning sent out campus wide.Marquette University says, as a student has tested positive for Meningococcal Meningitis."It's very dangerous because there can be severe health consequences," said Paul Biedrzycki, with the City of Milwaukee Health Department.Biedrzycki says the student is recovering at a local hospital.Meningococcal disease is spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions such as saliva or mucus, and is most commonly spread through direct, close contact with an infected individual, which can include kissing and sharing of beverages, eating utensils, and lip balm.
"A great opportunity:" Wounded veterans play lacrosse on Milwaukee Golden Eagles team
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Quite the sight at the Old Gym at Marquette University on Monday night, February 9th.
"I don't regret what I did:" Marquette University moves to terminate tenured professor John McAdams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.