Sophia Phillips

  • ‘Java with Joel’ virtual coffee chat is Dec. 9

    The next “Java with Joel” coffee chat series with Joel Pogodzinski, senior vice president and chief operating officer, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Open to all faculty and staff, the virtual Teams gatherings will have no set agenda and will provide an opportunity to have collegial conversations about campus…

  • Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wins national journalism award

    The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service placed first in the “Best Solutions Project of the Year” category of the 2020 LION Awards, a national journalism contest.  Sponsored by the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers group, the awards were judged by 30 judges from across the industry who evaluated 169 entries from LION members.  The award recognizes…

  • Two conversations with God

    When a Marquette alumnus taking perhaps his last breaths met a Marquette nurse who knew exactly what kind of care he needed, their prayers showed how much they did to save each other.

  • New ‘Golden Eagle Advantage’ program provides pathway to Marquette for transfer students; will be available fall 2021

    Marquette continues to serve students within the City of Milwaukee with a new bridge program, “The Golden Eagle Advantage.” This opportunity allows graduates from St. Augustine Preparatory Academy to begin their higher education experience at MATC with support and a clear plan to transfer to Marquette.   While attending MATC, students participating in the program…

  • Apply to be a campus tour guide by Dec. 22

    The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is now accepting applications for its tour guide program. Tour guides must be enthusiastic students who can share their Marquette experience with prospective students and families.   View the application for more information about the position and required video introductions. The interview process will be entirely virtual in January.  Applications are due by Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 8 a.m.   With questions, contact Kate Bracciano, director…

  • Share Black History Month programming with the CEI by Dec. 9

    The Center for Engagement and Inclusion organizes, compiles and promotes events during Black History Month. This year’s theme is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.”  If your organization or department plans to host an event in honor of Black History Month, please email the CEI with the title, date, time and location. Submit event details via email to the CEI by Wednesday, Dec. 9.  

  • Beyond MU webinar ‘Marquette’s Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiative: Raising All Voices’ is Dec. 8

    Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled “Marquette’s Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiative: Raising All Voices” on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from noon to 1 p.m.  Since its launch in 2016, the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) initiative has moved the needle in Hispanic / Latinx student enrollment. The university is working toward creating a more inclusive, welcoming and supportive…

  • Students: Complete fall 2020 course evaluations by Nov. 24

    Fall 2020 course evaluations close on Tuesday, Nov. 24.   Course evaluations are used by the university to review classes and instructors, with the primary goal of improving the quality of both. Responses are confidential, and no identifying information will appear with a response.   For additional information, including FAQs, the course evaluation schedule and a sample…

  • Virtual ‘Day of Advent Retreat’ is Dec. 11

    Mission and Ministry will host a virtual “Day of Advent Retreat” on Friday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This day of reflection and prayer invites participants to share in the quiet mystery of Advent. The virtual retreat is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends.  The full schedule and registration is available online.  

  • Complete Healthy Minds study by Nov. 23

    Students who received a request to complete the Healthy Minds Study are encouraged to do so by Monday, Nov. 23. The confidential information provided to faculty and university leaders from this study reflects students’ day-to-day experiences on campus and provides insight into both struggles and successes.   This knowledge will be used to inform policy, practice…