UWM effort to garner support in light of proposed budget cuts evolves from rallies on campus to rallying online
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chancellors within the University of Wisconsin System continue to develop new ways to garner support -- as Governor Scott Walker's two-year budget proposal calls for $300 million in cuts to the UW System.
Governor Walker's plan for UW System not sitting well with some on UW-Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker unveiled his two-year budget Tuesday evening, February 3rd at the Capitol in Madison -- and that budget proposal included slashing the UW System's budget by $300 million, freezing tuition for two years and decoupling the system from state oversight.
"It was magical:" MPS student-athletes get the chance to play under the bright lights at UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- High school sports are about more than just games on Friday nights.
UW-Milwaukee students to rally against Gov. Walker's proposed UW System cuts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, February 4, College Democrats of UW-Milwaukee will be holding a rally to raise awareness of Gov.
UWM fraternity rape allegations from 2013 surface as so-called color-coded date rape probe continues
Milwaukee (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fraternity house is under investigation for allegedly slipping date rape drugs into female students' drinks at house parties.
"What's going to get cut?" UWM chancellor, student body president concerned over funding cuts for UW System
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker this week announced funding cuts for the UW System.
Milwaukee Panthers rise up with 77-62 win over Youngstown St.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Akeem Springs scored 18 points and led four players into double figure scoring as Milwaukee rolled past Youngstown State 77-62 in a Horizon League contest Wednesday night.After DJ Cole hit a 3-pointer to give Youngstown State (9-11, 0-4 Horizon League) a 10-6 lead four minutes into the game, the Panthers went on an 11-0 run capped by a Springs dunk to take a 17-10 lead and never looked back.Milwaukee (6-12, 1-3) led by nine at intermission, 34-25, and cruised to its first Horizon League victory of the season.Springs shot 8 of 10 from the field, with both misses coming from beyond the arc.
UW Green Bay shoots past UW Milwaukee 79-63
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keifer Sykes tied his career high with 34 points on Friday night and Green Bay beat Milwaukee 79-63.Sykes outscored Milwaukee 22-19 in the first 16 minutes including a stretch of eight straight field goals.
Panthers can't keep up with Cleveland State in Horizon League opener
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trey Lewis poured in 27 points and Cleveland State pulled away in the second half to defeat Milwaukee 84-57 in the Horizon League opener for both teams Friday night.The Vikings (7-8, 1-0) trailed by three at the half, but stormed away in the final 13:41, closing the game on a 42-14 run.
MKE Sports, UW-Milwaukee team up in effort to build outdoor baseball stadium
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- MKE Sports & Entertainment, the business group that owns and operates the Milwaukee Wave and The Rock Sports Complex, announced on Monday, December 29th that it is partnering with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in an effort to build a multi-functional 4,000-seat outdoor baseball stadium in Oak Creek by 2016.Officials with MKE Sports say the new stadium would host the Milwaukee baseball team, a new independent minor league baseball team, along with outdoor entertainment and community events.
Planning a part of Milwaukee, students from UWM get engaged in the process
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students get their chance to redevelop a part of the city.The students worked with professional architects to create plans for six sites on the city's south side.
"Moving forward, together, boldly:" Mark Mone named the 9th chancellor of UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mark Mone was named the ninth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Monday morning, December 15th.Mone has served as the interim chancellor at UW-Milwaukee since May, following the departure of former Chancellor Michael Lovell.
Four suspects sought following armed robbery near UWM campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for four suspects following an armed robbery near the UW-Milwaukee campus Thursday night, December 11th.Police say two people were warming up in a car in a alley near the intersection of Locust and Farwell when a man approached their vehicle and knocked on the window.
"It's a little threatening:" UW-Milwaukee officials, students, athletes concerned over Bucks arena rumors
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks say they'll announce where they plan to build a new arena soon.
UW-Milwaukee chancellor search narrowed down to three candidates
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The search for the next chancellor at UW-Milwaukee has been narrowed down to three candidates.The candidates are Mark Mone, the current interim chancellor at UWM, Gail Hackett, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and William "Mike" Sherman, senior VP and provost/chief operating officer at the University of Akron.University officials say the candidates will participate in a series of public forums that haven't been announced yet.A final decision is expected in early December.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
UWM officials meet with Bucks president to talk about the future of the Panthers Arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials met with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin to talk about the future of the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Arena.There have been reports the UWM Arena would be demolished to make way for a new Bucks arena.The Bucks say the new owners haven't decided where they will propose a new arena, and that they are still reviewing all their options.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"A win all the way around:" Transforming a foreclosed building into a house of hope
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It doesn't look like much now, but in a matter of months a boarded up building will become home for six young adults."We call it campus housing.
Gov. Walker, Mary Burke campaign on heels of first gubernatorial debate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After going head-to-head in their first debate Friday, Gov.
"You do worry:" UW-Milwaukee professor eyes Ebola outbreak with great interest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 4,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
Michael Marzion, former UWM police chief, then police captain has now been fired
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted on August 25th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university.Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee's police chief on August 25th -- as the result of an investigation into communications Marzion had with a UWM student earlier this year.Because of the rules governing Classified Service employees, Marzion returned to the position of police captain in the department, a job he held prior to being appointed chief.