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New fellowship opportunity available for faculty through Office of Mission and Ministry
The Office of Mission and Ministry is now accepting applications for faculty mission integration fellowships through the Edward D. Simmons Commitment Fund. The fund was established in memory of Simmons and provides support to projects designed to advance the mission of Marquette University. Faculty Mission Integration Fellowships (FMIFs) enable faculty to deepen their understanding…

To heal, inspire others
Alumna Dr. Jasmine Zapata shared how Marquette shaped and aided her in helping the next generation of medical professionals during a pandemic.

Celebrate Black History Month in February
Programs and events will be hosted on campus throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. Visit the Cultural Month Celebrations site for the full list of events. Email the Center for Engagement and Inclusion to add a program or event to the calendar. Following are the scheduled events as of Feb. 1: Celebrating Black History…
Virtual Study Abroad Fair is Feb. 2
The Office of International Education will host the virtual spring 2022 Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students can learn more about studying abroad via live info sessions and one-on-one virtual appointments with OIE staff. Visit the virtual fair website for the complete schedule and meeting details. There, students…
Apply to join Office of Engagement and Inclusion’s Cardoner Scholars, Arrupe Ambassadors
The Office of Engagement and Inclusion is offering two leadership opportunities for students, the Cardoner Scholars and Arrupe Ambassadors. Deadline to apply for the Cardoner Scholars program is Friday, Feb. 11, while Arrupe Ambassador applications are due Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Cardoner Scholars leadership program is open to first- or second-year students who want…

Senior speaker nominations due Feb. 17
Nominations are now being accepted for the senior speaker for spring 2022 Commencement. If you know a student who represents the Marquette mission and the Class of 2022, nominate them for this role. Nominated students must be graduating or walking in the ceremony in May 2022. Nominations can be completed online until Thursday, Feb.…

Marquette University physics professor receives NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Karen Andeen, associate professor of physics in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a National Science CAREER grant worth about $870,000 over five years for her research into high-energy cosmic rays. The project, “Cosmic Ray Composition across Five Decades in Energy (50 TeV to 5 EeV) with the IceCube…

Alumna gives $2 million to bolster Marquette’s distinctive Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C.
Jackie Lewis, a 1960 Marquette University Klingler College of Arts and Sciences alumna, has committed to a gift of $2 million to build on her longstanding support for the university’s distinctive Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C. More than three decades ago, Lewis and her late husband, Robert, gave Marquette the six-unit, three-story…

A welcome back message from Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs
Dear students, Welcome back to campus! I hope you enjoyed a safe and peaceful Winter Break with family and friends. First, I want to commend and thank you for your perseverance and flexibility as we continue to face this pandemic. Last year presented its challenges, but you remained committed to being the difference and helping…

Two Marquette online graduate programs ranked in top 50 by U.S. News
U.S. News and World Report this week released its 2022 Best Online Programs rankings. Two Marquette programs are recognized — one in the top 20 nationally; another in the top 50. The College of Nursing’s online program moved up in the rankings this year among Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, coming in at 38, up…