Brian Dorrington
2023 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Following in their fathers’ footsteps
When Joseph E. Tierney V moves his Marquette University tassel from the left side of his graduation cap to the right on May 20, the moment will mark the culmination of a 112-year journey. He will become the fifth consecutive Joseph E. Tierney from his family to receive his degree from Marquette. The first, Joseph…
Celebrating the impact of scholarship
More than 300 alumni, parents and friends gathered in the Alumni Memorial Union last week to celebrate the impact of scholarship. Vice President for University Advancement Tim McMahon led off the annual Scholarship Celebration event, highlighting significant Time to Rise campaign progress. In the seventh year of the eight-year journey, the university has raised more…
Marquette couple give major gift to Wellness + Recreation facility to honor son
As Marquette University leaders continue to drive fundraising efforts for a reimagined Wellness + Recreation facility, a Marquette couple stepped forward and made a $1.5 million gift in honor of their son. John Pfefferle, Arts, ’66, and his wife Lynn, said that their gift is in memoriam to their son, Michael — also an alumnus…
Celebrating Women’s Athletic Excellence alumni spotlight: Andrea Bukacek
Marquette Today sat down with Andrea Bukacek, Bus Ad ’07, as part of our Time to Rise series: Elevating Excellence in Women’s Athletics in honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Bukacek distinguished herself as a team leader on the Women’s Tennis team from 2004-07. Today, she serves as the CEO and first-ever female owner…
School of Dentistry celebrates first phase of clinics rebuilt with latest technology and equipment
The School of Dentistry hosted a clinic rejuvenation celebration.
Celebrating Women’s Athletic Excellence alumni spotlight: Ashley Baird-Gaare
Marquette Today sat down with Ashley Baird-Gaare, Comm ’07, as part of our Time to Rise series: Elevating Excellence in Women’s Athletics in honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Relocating to Wisconsin from Kansas, Baird-Gaare chose Marquette and the Golden Eagles soccer team as her home. Ranked as high at No. 12 in the…
‘See it to be it’: BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman highlights how Title IX law brought nationwide progress for women in sports
BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman was the keynote speaker at a Marquette University event at the Wisconsin Club on Friday, Oct. 7. The event, headlined, “Excellence in Athletics: From fierce competitors to female trailblazers” is part of a university-wide effort connected with the Time to Rise campaign and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title…