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‘Readying For Fall: A Time of Renewal’ is Aug. 13
The Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality will host “Readying For Fall: A Time of Renewal” on Friday, Aug. 13. The in-person morning session will be held at Schroeder Complex, 112 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the virtual afternoon session is from noon to 1 p.m. In the transition back to campus, we are…
University mourns the loss of Patrick Coffey; Celebration of Life Mass is Aug. 13
Marquette University mourns the loss of Patrick Coffey, professor emeritus and former chair and faculty member for 28 years in the philosophy department. Patrick passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at the age of 88. See his full obituary online. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Gesu on…
Building on What’s Possible
Marquette alumnus Rick Dillon steps up to help students get the academic support and opportunities they need to succeed
More than 85% of Marquette students are vaccinated; faculty and staff reminded to upload proof of vaccine
As of Aug. 1, our data show that more than 85% of Marquette students enrolled for fall 2021 have submitted proof of vaccination for COVID-19, effectively reaching scientifically accepted herd immunity for our student population. A small number of students are still noncompliant with the vaccine requirement — they will receive personal phone calls this…
Dr. Joya Crear named acting vice president for inclusive excellence
Dr. Joya Crear, assistant vice president for student affairs, has been named acting vice president for inclusive excellence in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, Provost Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Crear will start in her new role on Sept. 1, following Dr. William Welburn’s retirement. Crear, who joined Marquette in August 2017, helps…
Faculty awarded over $1 million in grants from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Research teams led by Dr. Amy Van Hecke, professor of psychology in the Klinger College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Stacy Barnes, director of the Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center and associate professor of practice in the College of Nursing, have been awarded grants totaling $1,007,576 over the course of 36 months from the Advancing a Healthier…
Mary Minson’s virtual retirement celebration is Aug. 12
Join us at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, to recognize Mary Minson, senior assistant dean of advising in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, during a virtual celebration for her retirement from Marquette University after 38 years of service and commitment. In honor of her retirement, please consider making a gift to the Mary Minson Endowed…
Tuition insurance available for health-related academic withdrawal
Students can purchase a Tuition Protection Plan from GradGuard, the insurance protection platform. This insurance is being offered to ensure continued access to education amid uncertainty brought upon by health issues. The plan offers affordable insurance for tuition and other attendance costs should students be forced to withdraw for a covered illness, injury or mental health…
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…