Archives for March 2018

Salary pool for merit-based increases will be $2.7 million

March 1, 2018

The Board of Trustees has approved a $2.7-million salary pool for discretionary merit-based increases for 2018-19. “Delivering a world-class and transformative Catholic, Jesuit education requires world-class faculty and staff who bring skill, talent and a commitment to our mission,” President Michael R. Lovell said. “Our people are, hands down, our greatest asset, so it’s important […]

Getting to know Samira Payne, director of Black student initiatives

Marquette alumna has no plans to sit still As Marquette’s first director of Black student initiatives, Samira Payne has a notable challenge in front of her as she breaks ground and paves a new path for an improved Black student experience on campus. Fittingly, she’s never shied from a good challenge. After all, Samira is […]

From the Hospital Room to the Courtroom and Beyond

A trio of Marquette nursing graduates discover their patient-care experiences unite them as attorneys practicing at the same firm.

Reflecting on the deeper significance of Juneteenth

By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence Today is a historic moment for our country, as President Biden officially declares Juneteenth a federal holiday – the first new one in decades. As a young adult, the word “Juneteenth” was an enigma to me. I grew up in Pennsylvania, more than 1,700 miles away […]