'About 250 million years old:' UWM geologists discover fossil forests in Antarctica
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researcher says Antarctica used to look a lot like Wisconsin does today -- with trees and forests, and he can prove it!To the untrained eye, it looks like a regular rock.
UW regents to consider raising tuition at 3 schools
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System regents are considering raising tuition for nonresident and graduate students at three institutions next year.The regents' finance committee is set to vote on a proposal Thursday that calls for raising undergraduate nonresident tuition by $355 and graduate tuition by $430 at UW-Eau Claire; raising nonresident graduate business school tuition by $539 at UW-Milwaukee; and raising graduate nonresident tuition by $296 at UW-Stout.The increases are expected to generate about $186,275 in additional revenue across the three schools.Committee approval would clear the way for a full regents vote on the plan during a meeting Friday at UW-Madison.
Former dean wants $800K from UW-Milwaukee
MADISON — A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee business school dean wants the state Claims Board pay him nearly $800,000 because university officials broke employment promises.According to board documents, Timothy Smunt alleges the school broke its promise to rely on a survey of business schools to establish his salary and set his pay too low.
UWM Panthers fall to Illinois-Chicago 74-56
MILWAUKEE — Tarkus Ferguson had 19 points, Dikembe Dixson and Godwin Boahen scored 13 apiece, and Illinois-Chicago beat Milwaukee 74-56 on Monday night.The Flames (12-11, 7-3 Horizon League) have won four in a row for the first time since the 2012-13 season and their four-game road win streak is UIC's longest since winning six straight road games from Jan. 26 to March 9, 2004.Boahen and Michael Diggins hit back-to-back 3s and Ferguson made four free throws during a 10-3 run that gave the Flames a 40-31 lead at the break.
UWM Panthers fall to Green Bay 99-92 in OT
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kameron Hankerson came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points, including the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 38.7 seconds left in overtime, and Green Bay defeated Milwaukee 99-92 on Monday night.Hankerson grabbed the rebound after a Milwaukee miss and made two free throws with 21.3 seconds remaining to make it 97-92.
What do you think about walking in Milwaukee? City officials want your input
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) wants your input about walking in Milwaukee.
Bell, Nze spark Milwaukee to 62-52 comeback at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jeremiah Bell scored 10 of his 14 points after halftime, Bryce Nze recorded his third career double-double and Milwaukee broke away to a 62-52 win over Jacksonville on Tuesday night.Nze scored 13 points and hauled down 12 rebounds and blocked four shots.
UWM Panthers come from 19 points down to defeat Elon 72-71
MILWUAKEE — A missed 3-pointer caromed off the rim right into Jeremy Johnson's two hands while standing at the free throw line and time running out.
UWM thumps Iowa State 74-56 🏀
AMES, Iowa — Everyone connected to Iowa State basketball knew this would be a rebuilding season.Hardly anyone thought things could look as dreadful as they did on Monday night.Brock Stull scored 17 points and Milwaukee thumped host Iowa State 74-56 on Monday, the Cyclones' first defeat in a home opener in 20 years and their first November loss at home in 16 games."We need to play with a chip on our shoulder.
At least $31,000 raised in MU-UWM exhibition game for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee renewed their basketball rivalry Sunday, October 22nd, and raised more than $31,000 for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.More than 2,000 people attended the first exhibition game of the season for either team, Marquette officials said.
Marquette vs. UWM: Exhibition game will serve as hurricane relief fundraiser 🏀
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball programs will face off on October 22nd at the Al McGuire Center -- in a game that'll serve as a fundraiser for hurricane relief efforts.According to a press release, the game will take place at 4:00 p.m. on that Sunday.Tickets will be available for $20 (lower-level chairbacks), $10 (upper level general admission) and $5 (Marquette students) and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (call 414-288-GOMU or visit GoMarquette.com/tickets).MU season ticket holders will receive an email with ticket order details in advance of availability to the general public.Fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to donate in person at the arena.
Scientists at UWM helped research that won Nobel Prize
MILWAUKEE — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee played a role in breakthrough research on gravitational waves that earned a Nobel Prize in physics.Researchers Barry Barish and Kip Thorne of California and Massachusetts scientist Rainer Weiss were awarded the Nobel Prize Tuesday.
UW-Milwaukee receives letters appearing to be from KKK asking students to boycott book
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received two copies of a letter in the mail appearing to be from the Ku Klux Klan.
Representatives from Foxconn Technology Group to be at UW-Milwaukee college job fair
MILWAUKEE -- More than 100 employers will be on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Thursday, October 5, to recruit for a wide variety of positions.
"No danger:" UWM arts building reopens after suspicious package found
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM arts building was temporarily closed Wednesday morning, October 4th as police investigated a suspicious package.Authorities were called to the scene shortly before 8:30 a.m.According to school officials, the package was investigated and "found to be no danger to the campus community." The art building has since reopened.
"I'm thrilled to be here:" UWM hosts NASA-sanctioned eclipse viewing party
MILWAUKEE -- From captivation to mild curiosity...