In recognition of the tremendous academic achievements of our graduates, Marquette will host a mixture of in-person and virtual events celebrating the class of 2021 during Commencement Weekend, May 22-23, 2021. We will host in-person Graduate Recognition Ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, and a Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 22. Graduates are asked to please watch their emails for information … [read more]
Hope for a more just world: A message from university leaders
Dear Marquette community, In the wake of George Floyd’s death last spring, Pope Francis decried the sin of racism, saying Catholics “cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.” No exercise of justice can undo the hurt that Black Americans have endured and feel every day, nor can it bring back the light to George Floyd’s eyes or his family’s hearts. What today’s decision can do is give us hope, as it sends a clear message that the sacredness of human life does, indeed, apply to all. It can give us … [read more]