In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University has directed residents of Cobeen Hall to quarantine for 14 days effective at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. This is in response to a confirmed cluster of increasing COVID-19 cases among residents of the hall. To be as proactive as possible, and with the health and safety of our campus community as our top priority, the … [read more]
The enduring pain of deferred dreams
A reflection on the Jacob Blake shooting by Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence Again, we are confronted by the news of yet another tragedy that causes us great pain and suffering. Our deepest prayers and support go out to the people of Kenosha and the family and friends of Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in the presence of his 8-, 5- and 3-year-old sons this past Sunday evening. We share pain with our students, employees and alumni from Kenosha as they struggle to find meaning in what has happened in their community. And we hope our nursing students studying at … [read more]