Earlier this week, we shared that one of our students received electronic images that contained disturbing racial overtones. The student reported this to the Marquette University Police Department, which began an investigation. University leadership sent an update to campus within hours of the incident and sent a follow-up message Wednesday. Today, President Michael R. Lovell […]
We are All Marquette: Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion launches Employee Resource Groups
by Alan Chavoya, M.A. Candidate, Department of Philosophy, Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has launched the pilot phase of its initiative to support Employee Resource Groups. The university established these groups to support employees from a broad range of backgrounds in response to concerns about a sense of […]
Professors honored with Teaching Excellence Awards; Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award winners announced
Four Marquette faculty members will be recognized at the Père Marquette Dinner, Thursday, May 3, with the university’s highest teaching honor. The 2018 Teaching Excellence Award winners are Dr. SuJean Choi, professor of biomedical sciences; Dr. Jill Guttormson, assistant professor of nursing; Dr. David Krause, assistant professor of practice of finance; and Dr. Andrew Kunz, […]
We Are All Marquette: Photos from the third annual Dreamers Gala
Marquette University’s Solidarity In Action student organization hosted the third annual Dreamers Gala: Love Has No Borders, on Wednesday, March 21, in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. The sold-out event raised more than $50,000. Photos taken by Michael Carpenter, intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication.
“Diversity is our Strength: Linking Community Assets in the Local Economy” is March 23
The College of Business Administration will host a conversation and workshop called “Diversity is our Strength: Linking Community Assets in the Local Economy,” on Friday, March 23, at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in AMU 163. This event will aim to identify opportunities and leverage the assets of institutional partners to foster collaboration with the […]
Diversity advocate training to be held
The Division of Student Affairs will offer a two-day diversity advocate training on Monday, Dec. 18, and Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 8:15 a.m. to noon each day. The training will total 8 hours. This interactive workshop is designed to develop awareness, knowledge and skills around various diversity and social justice topics, including social identities, prejudice […]
Marquette Forum event: “Health Equity and Native Communities,” Nov. 27
Marquette Forum will host Dr. Brave Heart who will present “Health Equity and Native Communities,” on Monday, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. Dr. Brave Heart is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of Native American Disparities Research at the Center for Rural and Community Behavioral Health […]
First-year diversity numbers rise over last year
Each fall, the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis publishes an interactive report on first-year student profiles. The first-year profile report this year shows that diversity numbers are higher than previous cohorts. Marquette currently enrolls 11,426 students, of which 8,335 are undergraduates. The first-year class increased to 2,021 full-time, first-time students, of which 31 percent […]
Nominations being accepted for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion awards through Dec. 1
Nominations are being accepted for the Marquette University Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion awards. There are two awards: one for faculty and one for staff. Each year, the Office of the Provost and the Office of the President will recognize one faculty member and one staff member who demonstrate exemplary leadership and manifest the ideals […]
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Community Organization Award nominations now being accepted
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Community Organization Award nominations are now being accepted through Sunday, Sept. 10. At Marquette diversity is an affirmation of our faith-inspired commitment to an inclusive community where human differences thrive in a learning environment characterized by mutual respect and the pursuit of social justice. Our Guiding Values call us to […]