Sophia Phillips
UNC professor Susan R. Wolf to deliver virtual presentation on arts and humanities, Oct. 6
Marquette’s Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities will host Susan R. Wolf, professor of philosophy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for a virtual discussion and presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The discussion will take place from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and the presentation will take place from 4 p.m.…
2021-22 FAFSA available Oct. 1; students must complete by Jan. 15
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2021–22 academic year will be available online this Thursday, Oct. 1. Students must complete and submit their FAFSA by Friday, Jan. 15, to meet the Monday, Feb. 1, priority deadline to be considered for maximum financial assistance for the upcoming school year. The Office of Student Financial Aid will send any requests…
Nominate faculty and staff for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards by Dec. 1
Nominations for the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards are due Tuesday, Dec. 1. These awards are given to full-time faculty and staff members who demonstrate exemplary leadership and manifest ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion through practical action. Examples include student-centered inclusion initiatives, efforts to support recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and/or students,…
2020 Foundations in Wisconsin directory now available
Raynor Memorial Libraries’ Funding Information Center produces the Foundations in Wisconsin Directory each year. The directory is now available and can be accessed on the center’s website. The 2020 Foundations in Wisconsin directory provides authoritative information on Wisconsin grant-making philanthropies. The directory, published annually in print and online, provides up-to-date information on the growing field of…
COVID Cheq required to enter Eckstein Hall beginning Oct. 2
Beginning this Friday, Oct. 2, law students, faculty, staff and any other individuals entering Eckstein Hall will be required to show their green COVID Cheq pass at the welcome desk. Individuals must show their COVID Cheq for that day via their phone, computer or a printed copy. Individuals who have yet to submit their COVID Cheq for that day will need to complete the…
Absentee voting encouraged in Nov. 3 election; helpful reminders for Illinois voters
Marquette encourages all eligible students, faculty and staff to register to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Due to COVID-19, both the Wisconsin Election Commission and Illinois Election Commission encourage absentee voting for the 2020 Presidential General Election. You must already be a registered voter to request an absentee ballot. If you…
Faculty and staff grants: August 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. The report will be featured in Marquette Today each month. The following…
Fall 2020 enrollment, retention and graduation rate statistics now available
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, official fall 2020 enrollment, retention and graduation rate statistics are now available online. Marquette had its most diverse student population ever and its second-highest six-year graduation rate in its history. Marquette currently enrolls 11,550 students, of which 26% are students of color, making it the most…
Homecoming week virtual trivia night is Sept. 30
As part of this year’s Homecoming week, Marquette’s Residence Hall Association will host a virtual trivia night on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Students have the option of registering with a team or individually to be placed in a group. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 29. Homecoming is Oct. 1-4; virtual and in-person events scheduled