In letter to tenured professor John McAdams, Marquette officials say they've begun the process of firing him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned that Marquette University has begun the process of firing tenured political science professor John McAdams from the university.
Honoring alumnus James Foley at Marquette University: Local artist painting his portrait
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week events, artist Mary Pimmel-Freeman was painting a portrait of slain journalist and Marquette alumnus James Foley on Wednesday, February 4th.The painting was set to be completed by Wednesday evening."I didn't know much about him before starting the painting other than just what I heard on the news and the more that I get to know him through the painting and research it's just an honor to connect with his spirit and to share his message with a wider audience," Pimmel-Freeman said.Foley was kidnapped in 2012 by the Islamic State, which recorded and posted a video of his murder last August.After his tragic death, Foley’s family and friends established the James Foley Endowed Scholarship at Marquette University, which was promoted by the likes of Katie Kouric and Anderson Cooper.
Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University team up to build sports medicine & research facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.
"An important area of study:" Marquette receives $5 million gift for mental health research study
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences has received a $5 million gift from Dr.
Where others see problems, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver sees opportunities
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is eager -- and where others see problems, Darienne Driver sees opportunities."Education really is the liberating force in our country.
Desperate to find the driver, Marquette students turn to social media after hit-and-run on campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 25-year-old Marquette University international graduate student was seriously injured Tuesday night, January 20th in a hit-and-run on Marquette's campus.
Marquette graduate student seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, clues sought
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car.
Wally Ellenson sets Marquette High Jump Record, 3rd in world
Madison, Wi -- Wally Ellenson shattered the Marquette University record in the High Jump record on Saturday, when he soared 7 feet, 5.75 inches (2.28 meters) at the Wisconsin Open in Madison.
"I'm exiled:" Tenured MU associate professor John McAdams' second semester classes cancelled
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's second semester has begun, but associate professor of political science John McAdams isn't on campus.
BUSTED! Police arrest five, each under the age of 16, following armed robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News five people, all under the age of 16 have been taken into custody in connection with a series of armed robberies committed on Wednesday morning, December 31st.A Marquette University student was the victim of a robbery occurring around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say a gold Toyota Camry with four males inside approached the Marquette student.
Banned from campus: Marquette University associate professor "relieved of his teaching duties"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University associate professor has been "relieved from his teaching duties" and asked to stay off campus.
"We can all do more to help:" NBA star Dwyane Wade gives back in big ways
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do unto others as they'd do to you.
Entrepreneurship Clinic coming to Marquette University Law School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University Law School is launching a Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic.
Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication receives $3.5 million gift
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication today announced it has received a $3.5 million gift from the Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Charitable Trust to fund capital improvement projects in the college’s Johnston Hall.
Westboro Church protests gay marriage on Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Westboro Baptist Church members traveled from Topeka, Kansas on Monday, December 8th to protest in Wisconsin.One main stop for them was the Marquette University campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Marquette receives generous donation from university alum Dwyane Wade
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is back in town as his team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, December 5th.Earlier in the day, he was giving back to his old school Marquette University.
Officials investigate three sexual assaults that occurred on Marquette's campus in November
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University spokesman has confirmed for FOX6 News three sexual assaults were reported as occurring on the Marquette campus in November.The first incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th between 1:42 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. It was reported on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:32 p.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student at McCormick Hall.The second incident occurred on Friday, November 21st between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It was reported on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:37 a.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student in Mashuda Hall.
NBA superstar Dwayne Wade offers gift to Marquette learning center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumnus and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is giving a gift to the university’s Ralph C.
"Literally everyone was in tears:" MU women's basketball team inspired by Lauren Hill, fighting cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Coming together as a unit is a key ingredient for success as a team.
Freudian slip: Therapist jailed for sexual relationship with a patient
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Hippocrates warned against it.