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
Marquette University’s School of Dentistry hosted a clinic rejuvenation celebration, celebrating the completion of innovative updates on two of the four general dentistry clinics. “We are proud that we have completely revitalized the wonderful spaces that we first occupied 20 years ago,” said Dean William K. Lobb, D.D.S, M.S., M.P.H. “We can now ensure that […]
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 […]