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Marquette and partner institutions receive five-year, $24.4 million grant for Clinical and Translational Science Institute
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI), of which Marquette University is a partner, will be funded through a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) given to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). The five-year, $24.4 million grant is the third CTSA award for the CTSI, which was founded in 2010 with…
Fall training and orientation sessions may be impacted by COVID-19 schedule changes; departments should host events virtually or once semester starts
The residence hall move-in process for fall 2020 will take longer and require more space on campus this year. This is due to changed protocols as a result of COVID-19 (i.e. limited early arrival options and new required cleaning processes). To allow for a smooth move-in process and minimize disruption across campus, the university asks…
A letter from university leaders in support of our Dreamers and our immigrant community
Dear Marquette community: Marquette University seeks to be an inclusive learning community proud to educate and employ individuals from many backgrounds, perspectives and national origins. While we are encouraged by today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, we also recognize this decision is not a permanent solution to…
Watch the Racial Injustice Town Hall video
Yesterday, about 830 faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for a Town Hall on Racial Injustice. The event was recorded and is available via YouTube. Moderated by Provost Kimo Ah Yun, the event included an opening prayer by Sister Anne Arabome, SSS, associate director of the Faber Center, and opening remarks from President Michael R.…
Distinguished Professor of Education Dr. Howard Fuller to retire
Dr. Howard Fuller, distinguished professor of education and founder/director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning, has announced his retirement from Marquette University at the end of June 2020. An outspoken advocate and activist for educational opportunities, he initially joined the university over 40 years ago as associate director for the Education Opportunity Program…
University partners with Leave Solutions for FMLA and leave of absence management
Marquette recently partnered with Leave Solutions, an FMLA services agency. In partnership with Human Resources, Leave Solutions will now handle the intake, communication, paperwork, and tracking for FMLA and leave of absence administration. Marquette’s Employee Benefits Team will still manage eligibility and paid leave policies. Leave Solutions provides personalized, one-on-one service for its clients and…
‘Pandemic-related Lightning Talks’ Virtual Town Hall is June 23
The Office of Research and Innovation will host a virtual town hall titled “Pandemic-related Lightning Talks” on Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event will feature five minute presentations by Marquette faculty, staff or research associates, focusing on the research endeavors, projects, commentaries and educational opportunities emerging at Marquette around the…
Students: protect yourselves from burglaries; lock your doors
MUPD is investigating a series of unsecured residence burglaries occurring in student housing north of campus — just beyond Wells Street. The one thing in common is all of the entries were gained through unsecured windows and doors. MUPD wants to remind the campus community of the following safety best practices, specifically as it pertains…
2020-21 Provost Fellows announced
The Provost Fellows program provides support for up to three faculty or staff to work on an important university initiative. Through the fellowship, the Office of the Provost will provide funding for a related workshop/conference (up to $2,500) as well as a $2,500 stipend for the year. Provost fellows will roughly work three to four…
Physical therapy professor receives fourth Fulbright award to teach in Ireland
Dr. Donald Neumann, professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences, received a prestigious J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship award to teach in Ireland. This is the fourth Fulbright award of Neumann’s career; he has previously received awards to teach in Lithuania, Hungary and Japan. “I’m grateful to the Fulbright scholarship board for…