Dear Marquette Business alumni and friends,
It’s wonderful to connect with you again. Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many more members of our community, and I’ve been inspired by the passion you bring to supporting our college and its mission.
One of the topics that keeps coming up in conversations with many of you is how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping how businesses operate and influencing the skills required in the job market. At Marquette Business, we recognize this shift and are committed to preparing our students to thrive in this evolving landscape. Our approach is rooted in Jesuit values, ensuring that AI is applied ethically. Critical thinking — the cornerstone of a Marquette education — guides how we integrate AI into our curriculum. This newsletter highlights exciting developments, including a new required course on AI literacy and plans for an Applied AI major. With world-class faculty leading these efforts, we’re equipping students with both technical expertise and a strong ethical foundation.
This changing landscape presents a need to reimagine the classroom experience. This issue features two professors who are pioneering innovative teaching methods: Dr. Jess Ogilvie, an expert in consultative selling, and Dr. Alex Milovic, who incorporates service learning into his marketing classes. Dr. Ogilvie’s courses emphasize applied learning by focusing on customer-centric strategies, while Dr. Milovic’s students collaborate with nonprofits in Central America to solve real-world problems. These hands-on experiences ensure our students graduate ready to make an impact.
Looking ahead to Marquette University’s 150th anniversary in 2031, we are reflecting on how to sustain excellence for another century and beyond. By embracing change while staying true to our values, we can ensure that Marquette Business continues to shape future leaders who are agile, ethical and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Andrew DeGuire
James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration
