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Discussions underway regarding potential change to undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement Weekend timing beginning in 2024

The Office of the Provost is convening discussions with shared governance bodies and representative groups on campus regarding the possibility of adjusting undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement timing, beginning in 2024, to celebrate Commencement the weekend immediately following exams. If the decision is made to adjust Commencement timing, there would be no changes to traditional […]

Marquette Model of Natural Family Planning designated an Academy Edge Runner for innovation by American Academy of Nursing

The Marquette Model of Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness Based Method, a product of the Marquette University College of Nursing, has been designated an Academy Edge Runner by the American Academy of Nursing, recognizing its ingenuity and collaboration in developing a new method to provide care and promote health equity. Eleven novel models of […]

Marquette Total Rewards Spotlight: 6 for $6 at Costco

Did you hear about the new 6 for $6 program through Costco? You don’t even need to be a Costco member to use this low-cost option. Marquette took advantage of this offering for its medical plan members through a partnership between Navitus and Costco. There are several different drug therapies that will be offered at […]

PT faculty member wins inaugural Emerging Company award from CTSI

By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist, Office of University Relations Marquette University-based startup Venus Rehabilitation Technologies, LLC, founded and led by Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens, has been honored with the inaugural Emerging Company award from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Accelerating Medical Product Development group at the 2022 Healthcare Innovation […]

Marquette’s commitment to the scholarship of engagement

This week, several Marquette affiliates traveled to San Diego to attend the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference. CUMU gathers university constituents to discuss the power behind urban universities. Rana Altenburg, associate vice president of public affairs and president of Near West Side Partners Inc., believes in the power of community partnerships. […]

Food Drive for Backpack Program, Oct. 31-Nov. 11

Raynor Memorial Libraries is hosting a food drive to benefit Marquette’s Backpack Program from Monday, Oct. 31, through Friday, Nov. 11.   Members of the Marquette community are invited to donate non-perishable food items — such as soup cans, fruit cups, juice packs, and crackers — at collection bins in the library lobby. Cash gifts […]

Non-Partisan Early Voting Buddies Program, Nov. 1-4; Election Day shuttle, Nov. 8

Early Voting  For students who live in the City of Milwaukee and will vote here, the Milwaukee Elections Commission offers early voting in advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 8, Election Day.  Non-Partisan Early Voting Buddies will provide transportation to and from the polling site for students planning to vote early.  Please allow up to 90 […]

Hitting the gym in 2023-24: Your guide to interim fitness, recreation and club sports spaces at Marquette

In anticipation of the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center (Rec Center) closing at the end of 2022 to accommodate renovations and construction for the reimagined, comprehensive Wellness + Recreation facility, here is a look at all the interim spaces on campus for fitness, recreation and club sports that will be available beginning in 2023. The […]