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Alumnus Marcus Lemonis launches $5 million giving challenge
Marquette Class of 1995 alumnus Marcus Lemonis has launched a $5 million giving challenge on social media, calling on Marquette University alumni, parents and friends to give in honor of their “Marquette Gamechanger.” Funds from the challenge will support Marquette’s Student Success Initiative, which ranges from advising to internships, career counseling, high-impact learning, first-generation initiatives,…
Retreat for Busy People begins Feb. 28
The Faber Center will host a “Retreat for Busy People” starting Monday, Feb. 28, through Tuesday, March 8. The retreat consists of personal weekly meetings, in-person or virtually, with a spiritual companion that adapts to a busy schedule. As Marquette staff and faculty, this is a time where you are listened to, your stories…
#MarchWithMarquette at BIG EAST basketball tournaments
Get ready to #MarchWithMarquette as the Golden Eagles head to the tri-state area in March to compete in the men’s and women’s BIG EAST basketball tournaments. The Women’s BIG EAST Tournament will take place on Friday, March 4, through Monday, March 7, followed by the Men’s BIG EAST Tournament beginning Wednesday, March 7, and ending…
Dr. Jacob Riyeff named academic integrity director
Dr. Jacob Riyeff, visiting assistant professor of English, has been appointed the next academic integrity director. An internationally published translator, editor and poet, his work focuses on the Western contemplative tradition, monastic culture and the natural world. Riyeff teaches a wide range of courses in the English Department and in the honors curriculum, from the…
LLAC to host ‘Disabilities at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health’ conference March 3-4
The Department of Language, Literatures, and Cultures will host “Disabilities at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health” conference beginning Friday, March 4. The conference brings together experts working in several fields and in several countries. The sessions will be held in person on Thursday, March 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.…
Marquette students to compete in the BIG EAST Startup Challenge Feb. 22
The BIG EAST Conference will host its third Big East Startup Challenge, a competition featuring startup teams of student entrepreneurs representing all 11 schools, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The BIG EAST Startup Challenge offers undergraduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs, venture capitalists…
First-year and senior students asked to complete National Survey of Student Engagement
First-year and senior undergraduate students will receive an email on Monday, Feb.28, from President Lovell asking them to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The NSSE launches on Monday, Feb. 28, and runs through March. The survey collects information from first-year and senior students about their participation in activities and programs that promote…
First-year and senior students: Complete National Survey of Student Engagement starting Feb. 28
First-year and senior students, watch your emails on Monday, Feb. 28, for an email from President Michael R. Lovell about the National Survey of Student Engagement. The NSSE launches on Feb. 28, and runs through March. The survey collects information about participation in activities and programs that promote learning and development. Marquette only administers this…
Spring 2022 enrollment statistics now available
Official spring 2022 enrollment statistics, compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, are now available. The newly updated reports include student enrollment/FTE, new transfer student profile, majors and minors, course enrollment and student credit hours, and class size information. The updated spring semester reports can be accessed on the OIRA website and dataMarq,…
2022 Community Campaign begins Feb. 22
The 2022 Community Campaign begins Feb. 22 and runs through Give Marquette Day on Tuesday, March 8. This allows faculty and staff to participate in both traditions, supporting Marquette students and the greater Milwaukee community. Community Campaign gives faculty and staff the opportunity to join together in support of Marquette, the United Performing Arts Fund…