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Alumni couple commits to major gift to establish endowed directorship in College of Business Administration’s Center for Real Estate
Perry and Sheila Vieth, founding members of the university’s President’s Advisory Council, have committed a $1.75 million gift to establish an endowed directorship in the College of Business Administration’s Center for Real Estate. In addition, the Vieths have dedicated a portion of their gift to strengthen excellence funds within the Center for Real Estate and…
Marquette University celebrates Black scholars
By Anna Wallace, communication intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University Marquette University is proud to have more diverse faculty members than ever before. From 2016 to 2020, the percentage of faculty of color at Marquette grew from 13.4% to 16.9%, part of an initiative to increase representation and enhance the…
Marquette announces Center for Data, Ethics, and Society
Marquette University has announced the establishment of the Center for Data, Ethics, and Society within the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences to address the ethical, social and political dimensions of an increasingly data-driven society. Grounded in the university’s Catholic, Jesuit mission of social justice, the center will focus on confronting data ethics issues such…
‘On the Issues: Sherrie Tussler’ is Feb. 21
The Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education will host “On the Issues: Sherrie Tussler” virtually on Monday, Feb. 21, at 12:15 p.m. The event will feature a discussion between Alan Borsuk, Marquette Law School’s senior fellow in law and public policy, and Sherrie Tussler of the Hunger Task Force. Tussler has been…
Institute for Women’s Leadership permanently established
Marquette University has finalized the permanent establishment of the Institute for Women’s Leadership, which was initially launched in 2019 with a $5 million endowment commitment from the Thomas J. Rolfs Family. The IWL is designed to be a research institute that includes programming for campus and the broader community. “This is an exciting milestone for…
Who is your gamechanger at Marquette?
Who is your gamechanger at Marquette? We want to hear the stories of who inspired you and helped you to succeed or rise to a new level. Share who made a difference in your Marquette experience on social media using #MUgamechanger. #MUgamechanger launch from Marquette University Advancement on Vimeo.
Complete the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey
Dear colleagues: In the busy day-to-day of our lives, it can be challenging to take time to step back and reflect. One of the ways we do this from a university perspective is through regular assessment of the impact of our shared experiences and how we engage with our work and each other. After the…
Dreamers Gala donations will be matched up to $25,000 through March 8
Seven years ago, a dedicated group of students and staff came together to create a scholarship to help ease the financial burden for undocumented students at Marquette University. These students launched the inaugural Dreamers Gala to raise funds and help establish the Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J., Dreamer’s Scholarship. This year, the gala will continue to…
Marquette faculty and staff grants from December 2021
Marquette University’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the following grants awarded to university faculty and staff in December 2021. Marquette University awarded $3.8 million grant from Department of Defense for new “In Defense of Water” program (Dec. 20, 2022) Workshop on Technology for Automated Capture of Diet, Nutrition, and Eating Behaviors in…
Summer Studies registration opens Feb. 17
Summer Studies is a great way to do more with your summer. Get your degree faster or catch up on coursework. Check off some requirements or check out some electives. With more classes available and more online options than ever, Summer Studies at Marquette is a great opportunity to get more out of your summer…