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Learning to Let Go
Sophia Phillips is a junior in the Diederich College of Communication. Here she shares her perspective on the transition to remote learning during COVID-19.
Contribute to Employee Emergency Grant Fund for furloughed employees by May 31
Earlier this month, after many Marquette community members inquired about making contributions to provide additional financial support to furloughed employees, the university launched an Employee Emergency Grant Fund to support furloughed employees. So far, the fund has received $32,245 in donations. To maximize the support of furloughed employees, contributions to the fund must be received…
University’s Title IX policy to comply with new U.S. Department of Education regulations
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released new regulations which mandate how colleges and universities respond to sexual misconduct cases under Title IX, the federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in any federally funded education program or activity. To comply with these new regulations,…
Fulbright and other fellowship applications now open
Applications are now open for the Fulbright Fellowship and other national and international fellowships, including the Rhodes, Gates-Cambridge and Mitchem. To learn more and apply, contact Dr. Amelia Zurcher, director of the University Honors Program.
Graduating students: submit your photos for the Class of 2020 slideshow
Graduating students are asked to submit a photo of themselves from childhood as well as a current photo of themselves for the annual Class of 2020 slideshow. Submit photos here.
Professor receives $747,000 grant for spinal cord injury research
Dr. Kristi Streeter, assistant professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences, received a $747,000 R00 grant from the National Institutes of Health for her study on neuromuscular plasticity following spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury often leads to paralysis of the diaphragm, a muscle crucial in the act of breathing. Streeter’s goal…
Sign up to attend virtual breakfast with Senior Vice President Joel Pogodzinski, May 21
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Pogodzinski invites faculty and staff to discuss campus and community topics while (virtually) sharing a meal together. A Microsoft Teams gathering will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. These small-group meetings have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to…
Information about CARES Act, other funds to assist eligible students in need
Like many other institutions nationwide, Marquette University has received funds from the federal CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, 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…
Faculty and staff grants: February and March 2020
In an effort to promote research and scholarship conducted by Marquette faculty and staff, the Office of Marketing and Communication and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs have partnered to present a monthly recap of recent grants awarded to faculty and staff. This report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following grants were…
Marquette named Top School for Service by Catholic Volunteer Network
Marquette has been named a top school for service by the Catholic Volunteer Network. The designation recognizes Campus Ministry and the university’s Service Learning Program for consistent excellence in collaborating with the university’s network and championing post-grad service among students. Catholic Volunteer Network recognized 29 schools as it celebrates its volunteers who have said “yes”…