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  • A welcome back message from Dr. Xavier Cole

    Dear students, Happy first day of classes! Now that we are in a new year, I find myself looking both forward and backward, filled with hope and gratitude. 2020 taught us a great deal about what we value – in short, being in community with others. I thank each and every one of you for…

  • University mourns the loss of Rev. Robert Doran, S.J.

    Marquette University mourns the loss of Rev. Robert (Bob) Doran, S.J., Ph.D., who passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Thursday, Jan. 21. Father Doran joined the Marquette community in 2006. He was the Emmet Doerr Chair in Theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and was known widely for his…

  • Introduciendo ‘Marquette en español’ y como un equipo de personal y estudiantes buscaron empoderar a estudiantes hispanohablantes y a sus familias

    Escrito por Andrea García, asistente graduada en la Oficina de Diversidad e Inclusión Institucional El lunes, 9 de noviembre, Marquette anunció una serie de páginas universitarias en español. Lo que inicialmente solo iba a incluir traducciones sobre la admisión universitaria y ayuda financiera traducida al español, creció a algo más grande. La necesidad de tener…

  • Changes to Marquette’s COVID-19 alert level

    In review of current COVID-19 metrics of the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, in conjunction with our internal gating criteria, the university’s alert level will change from High to Moderate. The Moderate Alert Level indicates that while underlying threat of outbreak remains, prevalence of the virus is lower and testing and contact tracing capacities…

  • Institute for Women’s Leadership to host three-part series on pay equity

    The Institute for Women’s Leadership will host a three-part speaker series this spring on the topic of pay equity. The series will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and will occur on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.   Presenters include:  Jocelyn Frye from the Center for American Progress speaking on paycheck fairness and equity audits  Saru Jayaraman from One Fair Wage…

  • Humanities Research Colloquium presents ‘Advocacy Within Violence and Vulnerability,’ Feb. 8

    The Humanities Research Colloquium will host its next seminar on Monday, Feb. 8, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.   Dr. Jesse Cheng, assistant professor of social and cultural sciences, will present “Advocacy Within Violence and Vulnerability.” The session will focus on the practical challenge of conducting advocacy/ethnography with members of precarious populations who may be hostile…

  • Celebrate Black History Month this February; registration now open for events

    Led by the Center for Engagement and Inclusion, the university will celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February.   Events include: Monday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. | Bobby Seale, political activist and author, will deliver a virtual keynote address to kick off Black History Month celebrations. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. |…

  • Deadline to apply for graduation is Feb. 3

    All spring 2021 graduates and any summer and fall 2021 graduates who wish to participate in the university Commencement ceremony must apply for graduation or update graduation information by Wednesday, Feb. 3.    Eligible students can access the Student Home in CheckMarq to complete the graduation application or updating process. Direct any questions you may have to…

  • Employee Resource Groups accepting new members

    The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion supports a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that seek to promote a sense of community, build personal and professional networks, enhance employee support and retention. ERGs also assist in attracting new employees to Marquette to foster a diverse and inclusive community.   There are currently eight active ERGs:  Hispanic/Latinx Faculty and Staff Association …

  • December Academic Experience Survey results now available

    Results from the December Academic Experience Survey are now available online.   The Academic Experience Surveys, which were administered at several points throughout the fall 2020 semester, collected information from students and instructors to better understand their academic experiences.   Each survey asked about various topics, such as:  Access to technology and resources   Challenges with instruction and…