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Maya Smart Book, “Reading For Our Lives,” To Benefit Bo And Candy Ellis Student Success Fund
MILWAUKEE — Proceeds from sales of “Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six” by Maya Payne Smart, affiliated faculty of educational policy and leadership in Marquette University’s College of Education, will benefit the Bo and Candy Ellis Student Success Fund. “Reading for Our Lives” challenges the bath-book-bed mantra and the idea…
Marquette University Doctoral Student Wins Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest With Clean Water Technology
MILWAUKEE — Paige Peters, a doctoral student in Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, was the grand prize winner of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest with Rapid Radicals Technology, her Milwaukee-based company which is revolutionizing treatment of combined sewer and storm overflows to prevent untreated sewage from being dumped into our lakes…
Marquette Engineering Professor Awarded $2.5 Million Department Of Energy Grant
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Adam Dempsey, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to demonstrate a heavy-duty engine that can use flex-fuel (i.e., gasoline/ethanol blends) rather than diesel. The project,…
Marquette University Class Of 2021 Reports 94% Full-Time Employment, Graduate School Or Other Service Position
MILWAUKEE —Marquette University reports that 94% of its 2020-21 bachelor’s degree recipients are either employed full-time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program or are active military, according to the annual Undergraduate First-Destination Survey conducted by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. Marquette’s employment rate 10 years after graduation is 95.55%. Based on…
Marquette University Launches Student-Involved PR, Advertising And Communications Agency With Trozzolo Communications Group
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication has partnered with Trozzolo Communication Group of Kansas City, Missouri, to launch the Carl Collective, a student-involved public relations, advertising and communications agency in Milwaukee. The Carl Collective will be based near the Marquette campus and will partner with clients in the region on a range of services…
Winter Olympics-Related Story Ideas From Marquette University
MILWAUKEE — As the Winter Olympic Games approach, Marquette University is offering the following story ideas to help with your coverage: Marquette alumnus at the Winter Olympics Emery Lehman, Marquette alumnus and speedskater, will be competing at the Winter Olympics the 1500m event. It will be the Oak Park, Illinois, native’s third Winter Olympics.
Christmas- And Winter-Related Story Ideas From Marquette University
MILWAUKEE — As Christmas approaches and winter lingers, several Marquette University faculty experts are available to discuss a variety of related topics to help with your coverage: Media interested in covering these or other Christmas- and winter-related stories should contact Shelby Williamson in the Office of Marketing and Communication at shelby.williamson@marquette.edu or (262) 441-0516.
Marquette University Updated Statement On Federal Executive Order 14042
Marquette University is actively monitoring the legal status of federal Executive Order 14042 (Federal Order) and is aware of the Dec. 7 U.S. district court ruling that halts the enforcement of the order for federal contract workers. Given this development, the university is pausing its COVID-19 Federal Order plan until further notice. We expect the situation will continue to change and we will provide updates as further guidance is shared. …
Marquette School Of Dentistry Dean Awarded WDA Lifetime Achievement Award
MILWAUKEE — Dr. William Lobb, dean of the Marquette University School of Dentistry, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Dental Association at its annual Pyramid of Pride Awards on Nov. 12. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the WDA’s highest honor. It was established to recognize an individual dentist who has given time,…
Marquette University Message To Campus Community In Wake Of Waukesha Parade Tragedy
The Marquette University community is praying for the victims and all those affected by the tragedy Sunday evening at the Waukesha Christmas Parade. We know there are many students, faculty, staff and alumni who are from and live in Waukesha, and the Marquette family offers our support during this sad time. We encourage members of…