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Marquette and partner institutions receive five-year, $24.4 million grant for Clinical and Translational Science Institute
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI), of which Marquette University is a partner, will be funded through a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) given to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). The five-year, $24.4 million grant is the third CTSA award for the CTSI, which was founded in 2010 with…
Writing Center offers additional openings, June 22-25
Due to high demand, the Ott Memorial Writing Center has added additional openings this week Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25. The Writing Center will help students with class assignments, presentations, personal statements, professional documents and even course materials. Contact the Ott Writing Center with questions, concerns or inquiries. Sign up for an appointment.
Fall training and orientation sessions may be impacted by COVID-19 schedule changes; departments should host events virtually or once semester starts
The residence hall move-in process for fall 2020 will take longer and require more space on campus this year. This is due to changed protocols as a result of COVID-19 (i.e. limited early arrival options and new required cleaning processes). To allow for a smooth move-in process and minimize disruption across campus, the university asks…
A letter from university leaders in support of our Dreamers and our immigrant community
Dear Marquette community: Marquette University seeks to be an inclusive learning community proud to educate and employ individuals from many backgrounds, perspectives and national origins. While we are encouraged by today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, we also recognize this decision is not a permanent solution to…
Watch the Racial Injustice Town Hall video
Yesterday, about 830 faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for a Town Hall on Racial Injustice. The event was recorded and is available via YouTube. Moderated by Provost Kimo Ah Yun, the event included an opening prayer by Sister Anne Arabome, SSS, associate director of the Faber Center, and opening remarks from President Michael R.…
Distinguished Professor of Education Dr. Howard Fuller to retire
Dr. Howard Fuller, distinguished professor of education and founder/director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning, has announced his retirement from Marquette University at the end of June 2020. An outspoken advocate and activist for educational opportunities, he initially joined the university over 40 years ago as associate director for the Education Opportunity Program…
University partners with Leave Solutions for FMLA and leave of absence management
Marquette recently partnered with Leave Solutions, an FMLA services agency. In partnership with Human Resources, Leave Solutions will now handle the intake, communication, paperwork, and tracking for FMLA and leave of absence administration. Marquette’s Employee Benefits Team will still manage eligibility and paid leave policies. Leave Solutions provides personalized, one-on-one service for its clients and…
‘Pandemic-related Lightning Talks’ Virtual Town Hall is June 23
The Office of Research and Innovation will host a virtual town hall titled “Pandemic-related Lightning Talks” on Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will feature five minute presentations by Marquette faculty, staff or research associates, focusing on the research endeavors, projects, commentaries and educational opportunities emerging at Marquette around the…
Office of Engagement and Inclusion to host Virtual Playlist Bingo, June 18
The Office of Engagement and Inclusion will host a “Virtual Playlist Bingo”event on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. CST. Join other members of the Marquette community in this fast-paced, fun trivia game. Prizes include up to $200 in cash. All are welcome to play, but only Marquette students are eligible to win. Join Virtual Playlist Bingo.
Student Bar Association releases statement in support of Black Lives Matter and against racial injustice
The Law School’s Student Bar Association released the following statement: To our peers, professors and administrators, Marquette University Law School Student Bar Association writes to you today to address the tragedy that we as a community and a country have faced in the last three weeks. Not one of a pandemic, but rather the state-sanctioned murders…