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Save the date: 2021 Presidential Address will be Feb. 4
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell will deliver his annual Presidential Address on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. President Lovell will discuss the state of the university, provide an update on the strategic plan and highlight Difference Makers—Marquette faculty, staff and students doing remarkable things in our community. All faculty, staff and students are…
Sept. 28 Campus Town Hall video now available
On Monday afternoon, hundreds of faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for a Campus Town Hall. The event provided updates on COVID-19 mitigation procedures and context on university economics. The event was recorded and is available via YouTube. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president…
Dining Services update: Schroeder Dining Hall has re-opened; services for Cobeen residents and other students in quarantine or isolation
Dining Services shares the following updates with the Marquette community about its operational plan for students in quarantine or isolation. The university’s food services continues to adapt to changing circumstances due to COVID-19. Students who are not currently in quarantine or isolation should use this information for future reference in case they find themselves in quarantine at any point. Schroeder…
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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…