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Office of Economic Engagement partners with Beyond MU and IWL to host ‘Community Engagement Conversations: Part 2’ on March 4; event will focus on health equity
The Office of Economic Engagement will partner with the Alumni Association through their lifelong learning platform, Beyond MU, and the Institute of Women’s Leadership for the second of two “Community Engagement Conversations” focusing on issues of racial equity, the social determinants of health and COVID-19. This event is titled “Pursuing Justice in Public Health and…
COVID-19 vaccination update: All currently eligible Marquette community members have been offered the vaccine, either on campus or from another source
The Marquette University Medical Clinic has administered a limited supply of vaccines on campus to people in specific eligible populations as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department. All currently eligible Marquette community members have been offered the vaccine, either on campus or from another source. IMPORTANT: The…
Reminder: Students selected for mandatory COVID-19 testing must complete the process
The university has expanded COVID-19 testing for the spring semester. In addition to on-campus testing for symptomatic students and close contacts, Marquette is providing weekly mandatory COVID-19 tests for selected students. Students should check their Marquette emails on Sundays to see if they were selected for the first round of testing. All students who live…
Be aware of phishing email scams
Scammers are using compromised Marquette University accounts to send job scam emails designed to trick students into applying for a job that requires them to provide personal information and potentially engage in criminal activity. Recently several emails with the subjects “Job Offer” or “New Job” were sent to all campus email addresses from compromised student…
Revised Title IX policy now available
In response to the Title IX Final Regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education, Marquette implemented an interim sexual harassment and sex discrimination policy that went into effect on Aug. 14, 2020. At the conclusion of the fall semester, the university reviewed feedback and slightly revised the policy. Effective Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, the…
Marquette receives $1 million gift to preserve historic St. Joan of Arc Chapel
President Michael R. Lovell shared today that the university has received a gift of $1 million from the Slaggie Family Foundation to help preserve one of Marquette University’s most sacred spaces — St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Last spring, university leaders conducted a historic structure report aimed at conserving the more than 600-year-old chapel for…
COVID-19 stimulus funds to provide emergency financial aid to eligible students in need
Like many other institutions nationwide, Marquette University has received a second round of stimulus funding, which provides emergency financial aid grants to eligible students who are facing significant financial challenges. Marquette has followed the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education to determine how to disburse the funds to our students who demonstrate…
New President’s Cabinet will focus on academic excellence and Catholic, Jesuit mission
President Michael R. Lovell has expanded the Executive Leadership Team, composed of the president, the provost and the chief operating officer, into a new President’s Cabinet that will advise the president on matters of strategic importance to the future of the university. The cabinet will bring insights representative of the broader university community, with particular…
University mourns the loss of Catherine (Kit) Stevic
Marquette University mourns the loss of Catherine (Kit) Stevic, clinical instructor in the College of Nursing, who passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6. Kit passed away peacefully after months of illness. Kit was a beloved nurse, faculty member and teacher. She joined Marquette in 2014. She was known for her dedication and commitment to her students.…
President’s Challenge – Racial Justice and Equity Response Grant virtual information session is Feb. 18
A virtual information session about the recently announced President’s Challenge will take place Thursday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. Marquette has partnered with Johnson Controls Foundation and American Family Insurance to announce a new President’s Challenge which will focus on the urgent issue of elevating and advancing racial justice and equity across the various communities that…