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University announces expansion of Urban Scholars with scholarships for 40 students from Milwaukee
Marquette announced the expansion of its Urban Scholars Program to offer 40 full tuition, four-year scholarships annually to high achieving, low income scholars from high schools in the Milwaukee area. Rooted in the university’s tradition of increasing access to higher education, Urban Scholars was founded in 2006 to offer scholarships to graduating seniors with a…
Board of Trustees elects two new members
The Board of Trustees elected two new members during its meeting last Tuesday: Rick T. Dillon, Bus Ad ’93, and Chris Woleske, Law ’94. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not compensated for their service. Rick T. Dillon…
Absentee voting encouraged in Nov. 3 election; helpful reminders for Illinois voters
Marquette encourages all eligible students, faculty and staff to register to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Due to COVID-19, both the Wisconsin Election Commission and Illinois Election Commission encourage absentee voting for the 2020 Presidential General Election. You must already be a registered voter to request an absentee ballot. If you…
Faculty and staff grants: August 2020
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. The report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following…
COVID-19 update: Additional student guidance following Cobeen quarantine
Dear Cobeen Hall residents, Thank you for your grace and patience this weekend. I know the quarantine news came as a surprise to many of you, and I apologize that we had to act so quickly in the interest of everyone’s safety. I want to reiterate that this was a proactive step taken jointly by…
University, Milwaukee Health Department direct Cobeen Hall residents to quarantine for two weeks
In coordination with the Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University has directed residents of Cobeen Hall to quarantine for 14 days effective at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. This is in response to a confirmed cluster of increasing COVID-19 cases among residents of the hall. To be as proactive as possible, and with the health and safety of our…
Fall 2020 enrollment, retention and graduation rate statistics now available
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, official fall 2020 enrollment, retention and graduation rate statistics are now available online. Marquette had its most diverse student population ever and its second-highest six-year graduation rate in its history. Marquette currently enrolls 11,550 students, of which 26% are students of color, making it the most…
Homecoming week virtual trivia night is Sept. 30
As part of this year’s Homecoming week, Marquette’s Residence Hall Association will host a virtual trivia night on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Students have the option of registering with a team or individually to be placed in a group. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 29. Homecoming is Oct. 1-4; virtual and in-person events scheduled
Students: complete the next Fall 2020 Academic Experience Survey by Oct. 1
Students should check their Marquette email for a link to complete the next Fall 2020 Academic Experience Survey. Complete the survey by Thursday, Oct. 1. About the Academic Experience Surveys The Office of the Provost will administer a series of surveys throughout the semester to better understand students’ academic experiences. The input will guide improvements made throughout the semester. A set of…
Encourage students to complete the Fall 2020 Academic Experience Survey by Oct. 1
The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis is administering a series of surveys throughout this semester to better understand the academic experience of students and instructors. The input provided will help to improve experiences across the semester. Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to complete the next Fall 2020 Academic Experience Survey by Thursday,…