Jack Goods
Marquette 2022 Year in Review
As 2022 comes to a close, here are some Marquette highlights from the past year. January 2022 University launches HLC accreditation reaffirmation in 2023-24 Marquette announced its upcoming participation in the Higher Learning Commission accreditation reaffirmation process. The reaffirmation process is an opportunity for Marquette to document the excellent work we do as a university…
Student Success Initiative enters second year with successful pilot programs, new centralized home on the horizon
The Student Success Initiative’s goal is to create a frictionless academic support environment for students.
Marquette receives $2 million gift from Helfaer Foundation to continue fundraising momentum for reimagined Wellness + Recreation facility
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that the Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation has committed a $2 million gift to continue fundraising momentum for a reimagined Wellness + Recreation facility on campus. Nearly 50 years ago, the Helfaer Foundation gave $2 million to build the existing Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center, dramatically…
Photo gallery: Christmas tree lighting ceremony
The Marquette community celebrated Christmas outside St. Joan of Arc Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with carols by the Marquette band and choir and the blessing of the university Christmas tree, an annual campus Advent tradition. President Michael R. Lovell shared a few words, including a countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree. Hot…
Your help needed for the 2022 Holiday Giving Tree
The University Staff Senate and Center for Teaching and Learning encourage the campus community to participate in this year’s Holiday Giving Tree, which provides gifts for those who might otherwise not receive anything for Christmas. Please make the holidays brighter for area kids and adults by selecting a tag and fulfilling a wish by purchasing…
Second Week of Advent reflection from Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J.
In the second week of Advent, the prophet Isaiah proclaims to a people in distress a vision of hope! Assyrian success at empire building provoked resistance. Isaiah, preaching in the environs of Judea, counseled the leaders not to forge alliances with other nations against Assyria, but to place their trust in God. Though people all…
Construction to begin on Wellness + Recreation facility; Rec Center to close Dec. 16
Marquette will move forward later this month with the planned renovation and construction of a fully reimagined, comprehensive Wellness + Recreation facility.
Marquette receives two grants to expand Education Preparedness Program supporting those impacted by incarceration to succeed in higher education
The Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) at Marquette has received two grants for the Education Preparedness Program (EPP), which supports Marquette classes that bring together full-time degree-seeking and criminal legal system-impacted students, including $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Education. The EPP also received an award from the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Ministry…
Take part in Versiti mini-blood drive and get free pizza, Dec. 8
Versiti Blood Center will host a mini-blood drive as part of Marquette’s ongoing blood drive competition with Butler University on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Versiti building (638 North 18th St.). Successful donations earn Marquette points in the competition, and everyone who signs in will receive free pizza and refreshments. …
MUPD warns to protect your delivered packages this holiday season
With Christmas approaching, the Marquette University Police Department is seeing an increase in area package thefts. Here are some tips to protect your packages: For more safety resources, download the MUPD EagleEye app and visit MUPD’s website.