Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira receives honorary degree from UWM

MILWAUKEE -- Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira has accepted an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Taubira was honored for her work in law and human rights.The former economics professor served as France’s justice minister from 2012 until Wednesday, January 27th, when she resigned in protest of a proposed anti-terrorism law.

UWM sophomore facing charges in connection with arson fire in building on campus

MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sophomore is facing charges in connection with an arson fire that happened on January 5th in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) building on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The suspect was arrested late on Friday, January 8th after UWM police received a tip about a suspicious person.He is facing felony arson and felony reckless endangerment charges in connection with the fire.He is also facing a misdemeanor arson charge in connection with a fire that occurred in the UWM Physics building on December 22nd.

Akeem Springs on fire! UW-Milwaukee brings home 81-65 win over Youngstown State

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio  — Akeem Springs made 14 of 18 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and finished with a career-high 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 81-65 Thursday night.Austin Arians scored 14 and JayQuan McCloud added 13 points for Milwaukee (11-5, 2-1 Horizon League).

MFD responds to small fire on UWM campus near Cramer & Hampshire

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.

UW-Milwaukee scores late to get past Northern Kentucky, 76-67

MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.

UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Duquesne on the road 96-92

ESTERO, Fla.  — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.

UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to No. 18 Notre Dame 86-78 on the road

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.

UWM beats Denver in season opener

Santa Clara, CA,The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season on a high note with a 71-58 win over Denver at the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara Friday night.Rob Jeter's team rode the hot shooting of Austin Arians.