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Sign up for August GROW classes
Registration for August GROW classes is now available on Eventbrite. Those registering should use code: GROW. All classes will be held via Microsoft Teams. For more flexibility, professional development courses will be offered monthly and scheduled based on participant availability. A full list of events can be found on the Employee Development Webpage. Offerings…
Student media wins two National Society of Professional Journalists awards
The Diederich College of Communication is thrilled to congratulate the entire team at Marquette Wire for winning two national awards in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence competition. The awards are for: Breaking News Reporting: “Democracy in darkness” by Benjamin Wells and Natallie St. Onge Editorial Writing: Marquette Wire Editorial Board This brings the contest year’s total to an impressive 96 awards, which would not be possible without the dedication…
Mass of the Holy Spirit is Aug. 29
All are welcome to attend the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit to start off the school year at 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, in the Church of the Gesu. The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a tradition among Jesuit academic institutions dating back to 1548 in which the community gathers to thank God…
Fulbright Fellowship Highlight: Dr. Marie Bement
In 2021, the Fulbright Program celebrates 75 years of positive impact on the lives of individuals as well as on global and local communities. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers more than 400 teaching, research or combination teaching and research awards in over 135 countries. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well…

Marquette to follow Milwaukee Health Department guidance on masking indoors
In alignment with guidance from the City of Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University strongly advises everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when indoors with people outside of their household, beginning Monday, Aug. 2. The full Health Department guidance is online. Mask wearing will continue to be required in campus health care settings,…

Dr. James Marten honored with Way Klingler Fellowship Award
The award recognizes James for his excellence in scholarship and major contributions to his field of research.

Prof. C.J. Hribal honored with Teaching Excellence Award
The award is the highest honor bestowed upon Marquette University faculty members, recognizing their excellence as teacher-scholars.

Marquette Bookshelf: Brothers of Coweta
By Dr. Bryan Rindfleisch, assistant professor of history in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
MCTS to temporarily relocate stop at 16th and Wisconsin starting Aug. 2
The Milwaukee County Transit System will temporarily relocate the westbound bus stop at the northeast corner of N. 16th Street and W. Wisconsin Ave. to the existing bus stop and shelter located just east at 15th and Wisconsin Ave. (in front of the Alumni Memorial Union). The change is effective Monday, Aug. 2. MCTS plans…
Dean of Libraries Janice Welburn to retire
Janice Welburn, dean of University Libraries, will retire on Oct. 22, 2021, after 15 years of service to Marquette University. During her tenure, Welburn led Raynor Memorial Libraries through a period of significant change in response to advances in teaching and scholarship by integrating traditions in libraries with new approaches to library services. Welburn has…