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University mourns the loss of alumnus, friend and major benefactor, Bob Kemp
The Marquette University community mourns the loss of one of its closest friends and most significant benefactors, Bob Kemp, who died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sept. 25. Kemp received a Bachelor of Finance degree from the College of Business Administration in 1954. He served on the Marquette Board of Trustees from 1993…
Institute for Women’s Leadership to host Suffrage and Innovation Conference, Oct. 16
The Institute for Women’s Leadership will host a virtual conference titled “Suffrage and Innovation 2020“ on Friday, Oct. 16. The event commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The conference will feature eight pre-recorded sessions (also available in advance) culminating with two live discussions on…
University asks students not to travel over Midterm Break
Per guidance from the CDC and the Wisconsin Health Department, all nonessential travel should be avoided. Wide-based community spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues throughout the United States and many other countries. Travel anywhere outside one’s own current community, domestically or internationally, increases risk of contracting the virus. In order to help…
Professor awarded $5 million Department of Energy grant for advanced electric drivetrain
Dr. Ayman El-Refaie, Werner Endowed Chair in Secure/Sustainable Energy and professor of electrical and computer engineering on the Opus College of Engineering at, has received a $5 million grant from the Department of Energy in support of his project to develop the next generation of electric-drive drivetrains. The grant was awarded to Marquette, as the…
Marquette Theatre to present ‘Songs of Note,’ Oct. 9-25
Songs of Note, a musical revue, will be presented virtually by Marquette Theatre Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 25. While today’s challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic seem particularly unique, feelings of separation and the longing to better connect with others have been explored for ages theatrically through the unique form of spoken and sung…
Sabbatical plan submissions for AY 2021-22 due Oct. 15
Faculty eligible for sabbaticals in the 2021-22 academic year are reminded to submit their sabbatical review plans to the Office of the Provost by Thursday, Oct. 15. Faculty should check with their dean’s office /college to confirm their timeline and application deadline. It is essential that faculty members submit their plans by the Oct. 15 deadline to allow sufficient time…
Save the date: 2021 Presidential Address will be Feb. 4
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell will deliver his annual Presidential Address on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. President Lovell will discuss the state of the university, provide an update on the strategic plan and highlight Difference Makers—Marquette faculty, staff and students doing remarkable things in our community. All faculty, staff and students are…
Sept. 28 Campus Town Hall video now available
On Monday afternoon, hundreds of faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for a Campus Town Hall. The event provided updates on COVID-19 mitigation procedures and context on university economics. The event was recorded and is available via YouTube. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president…
Dining Services update: Schroeder Dining Hall has re-opened; services for Cobeen residents and other students in quarantine or isolation
Dining Services shares the following updates with the Marquette community about its operational plan for students in quarantine or isolation. The university’s food services continues to adapt to changing circumstances due to COVID-19. Students who are not currently in quarantine or isolation should use this information for future reference in case they find themselves in quarantine at any point. Schroeder…
University announces expansion of Urban Scholars with scholarships for 40 students from Milwaukee
Marquette announced the expansion of its Urban Scholars Program to offer 40 full tuition, four-year scholarships annually to high achieving, low income scholars from high schools in the Milwaukee area. Rooted in the university’s tradition of increasing access to higher education, Urban Scholars was founded in 2006 to offer scholarships to graduating seniors with a…