On May 4, 2017, a Milwaukee County judge issued a 33-page decision dismissing all claims against Marquette University. In May 2016, associate professor John McAdams filed a lawsuit challenging the decisions of Marquette’s Faculty Hearing Committee and President Michael R. Lovell that Dr. McAdams deserved discipline for his conduct. Consistent with previous communications and in […]
Marquette renews partnership with Sodexo for food services
Company will make capital investment toward new residence facility dining hall Marquette University has entered into a new contract with food service partner Sodexo, Vice President for Student Affairs Xavier Cole announced today. The six-year contract, which is eligible for six one-year renewals, comes after a yearlong discovery and request for proposals process, which included […]
Sister Maria Marciano, O.P., will deliver Marquette Commencement address
Sister Maria Marciano, O.P., will be the keynote speaker at Marquette University’s 136th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Sr. Marciano is a Dominican sister from Brazil who serves Haiti’s poorest citizens. “What difference can one individual bring to the life of nations?” asked President Michael R. Lovell. In his formal invitation to Sr. Marciano […]
Marquette Students for Life to host debate, April 10
Marquette Students for Life, Marquette Faculty for Life and the Milwaukee Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will sponsor a debate on the morality of embryo adoption on Monday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in AMU 254. James Linn, M.D., OB-GYN, and Barbara Ferres, Ph.D., will argue for adoption, while Rev. Javier Bustos, STD, and James […]
Marquette announces new master’s degree program
Marquette University has a new Master of Science in Applied Statistics program for people looking to make a career in data science and predictive modeling. The program is ideal for students from undergraduate programs in mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics and finance. However, an undergraduate degree in those fields is not necessary. The main criterion for […]
Academic Senate approves resolution in support of Muslim students, faculty and staff
Marquette University Academic Senate has approved the following on March 20, 2017: A Resolution Condemning violence and hate speech, expressing support for Muslim students, faculty and staff WHEREAS freedom of religion is one of our nation’s fundamental legal and ethical principles; and WHEREAS discrimination on the basis of religion is against our Jesuit values and embracing […]
Representing Marquette with passion and respect
Dear Marquette students, At Marquette, basketball has been a significant part of who we are for 100 years. Anyone who was there for Saturday’s game against Xavier saw how your passionate support helped our student-athletes bring home a big win on National Marquette Day. But there were some isolated incidents during that game that troubled […]
A message from Provost Myers and Xavier Cole regarding undocumented students
Dear Marquette community, Rooted in a longstanding Catholic and Jesuit tradition, Marquette University was founded on the principle of providing higher education to Milwaukee’s burgeoning immigrant population. It is our mission and our great privilege to welcome all, not just some, to this university. With respect to the ongoing national attention around the immigration issue, […]
Salary pool for merit-based increases will be $3 million
The Board of Trustees has approved a $3 million salary pool for discretionary merit-based increases for 2017-18. “Our faculty and staff are at the heart of our mission to serve students and provide a transformational education,” President Michael R. Lovell said. “Every day, we see their dedication and drive as we push forward with our […]
Taking Be The Difference beyond a hashtag: A message from President Lovell and Rev. Tom Krettek, S.J.
Dear Marquette community, As we enter Mission Week, we would like to invite you personally to join us for a week of reflection, prayer and discussions focused on racial justice. This is an especially important topic for our community and nation, which is why we are addressing it directly from the church’s perspective. Our campus […]