Solar eclipse glasses given out by UWM are not safe
MILWAUKEE -- Solar eclipse glasses distributed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are now believed to be fake.
"It's really cool:" Watch the Great American Solar Eclipse safely next Monday
MILWAUKEE -- It's quite possibly the most anticipated solar eclipse ever -- and it happens on Monday, August 21st.
UWM's Manfred Olson Planetarium to host NASA-sanctioned viewing of total solar eclipse
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on August 21st will host a viewing of the total solar eclipse.According to a news release from UWM officials, at noon on August 21st, unless it’s very cloudy, the sky will begin to get unusually dark.The Manfred Olson Planetarium staff at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hosting a NASA-sanctioned viewing and picnic event that day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with telescopes and safety eyewear available.
UW-Milwaukee introduces Patrick Baldwin as next head coach
MILWAUKEE — New Wisconsin-Milwaukee coach Patrick Baldwin is thankful for his time as an assistant coach at Northwestern.Baldwin was formally introduced on Thursday as Milwaukee's next head coach.
"Tears of joy:" Graduates of MU, UWM celebrate accomplishments as they walk across the stage
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students donned caps and gowns and walked across the stage, celebrating years of hard work, as Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday, May 21st hosted graduation ceremonies.The ceremonies took place right across the street from one another Sunday -- with MU's ceremony taking place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and UWM's celebration occurring at the UWM Panther Arena.
Congratulations to the Class of 2017: Marquette, UWM celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, May 21st was a very exciting day for thousands of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, celebrating years of hard work on Graduation Day!
UWM has done it again! This year's graduation video spoofs James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke!"
MILWAUKEE -- Last year, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's graduation video, featuring Justin Timberlake's popular hit "Can't Stop the Feeling" went viral, and netted a response from Timberlake himself!
It's nationals or bust for UWM senior track athlete, who ranks 12th in the nation
MILWAUKEE -- Chasing new personal records and the opportunity to compete at nationals are just a few of the things motivating a UW-Milwaukee track and field athlete as he works to make the most of his senior season.It takes a special kind of athlete to be a hurdler."You gotta be a little crazy.
Music classrooms cleaned, ready for students after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts
MILWAUKEE -- Some classrooms at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were set to reopen on Monday, April 17th after a fire destroyed the Peck School of the Arts main stage.
Music building, Recital Hall to reopen Monday after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts
MILWAUKEE -- The music building and Recital Hall will reopen Monday, April 17th at UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts after a fire Saturday night, April 8th, believed accidental, which resulted in an estimated $1 million in damage.
Some students concerned after fire at UWM's Peck School of the Arts: "I hope I can still graduate!"
MILWAUKEE -- Damage is estimated at $1 million after a fire Saturday night, April 8th at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts, which is believed accidental in nature.
Fire, believed accidental, causes estimated $1M damage to UWM's Peck School of the Arts
MILWAUKEE -- Officials on Sunday, April 9th said a fire impacting three buildings at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts Saturday night is believed to have been accidental, and caused an estimated $1 million in damage.
"Doesn't get any better:" UWM Panthers baseball team hitting the road for first 5 weeks of season
MILWAUKEE -- The fact that the college baseball season starts in February is a challenge if you go to school in Wisconsin, but the state's only Division I program has made the necessary adjustments.The UW-Milwaukee Panthers will be the home team at the end of March -- a true home team, not just batting second at a neutral field.
Former UWM employee who admitted to saving child porn on work computer sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 59-year-old Jack Hay, a former UW-Milwaukee employee accused of saving child pornography on his work computer has been sentenced to prison.
ALL classes that start at 4:00 p.m. or later Monday CANCELED at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- ALL classes that start at or after 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 13th will be CANCELED at UW-Milwaukee due to the winter weather.According to a statement from UWM officials, university buildings will remain open.
"Proud of you guys!" Party on UWM campus during Horizon League Championship game, despite loss
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team lost to N.
UWM Panthers fall to N. Kentucky in Horizon League Tournament Championship game
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team lost to N.
"Puts Milwaukee on the map:" 2 teams, 1 city -- vying to be part of the Big Dance
MILWAUKEE -- Feeling the fever!
UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.