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Marquette’s high-performance computing cluster to officially open June 2

The university will officially open “Raj,” a new $1.5 million high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 2. Raj was brought online in April 2021 after being purchased, in part, through a Major Research Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. The new HPC cluster will boost research and scholarship across […]

Be aware of recent vehicle break-ins, thefts on campus

Marquette University Police Department wants to make the campus community aware of a recent trend of vehicle break-ins and thefts on campus and encourages exercising basic precautions when leaving a car unattended. Always be aware of surroundings and lock vehicles and residences — especially when unattended. To prevent a vehicle theft and reduce risks for a […]

Update on New Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit project; most work to take place in 2022

As communicated last month, construction is set to begin next month on Wisconsin Avenue for the Milwaukee County Transit System’s new East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service that will connect downtown Milwaukee to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa. MCTS, which is fully funding and managing the project, anticipates it will be complete in October 2022. […]

Significant progress made on commitments to Black Student Council last fall

Last September, members of Black Student Council and other students met with Marquette University leaders to discuss specific steps to increase the diversity of the university’s student body, improve the experiences of Black students, foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, further involve the Black Student Council in decision-making at Marquette, and assist […]

University to eliminate on-campus mask requirement June 1 in alignment with City of Milwaukee

In alignment with the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s action to end the citywide mask mandate on June 1, Marquette University will eliminate our on-campus mask requirement, also effective June 1. While there will no longer be a mask requirement in place, we support guidance from health officials that mask wearing indoors decreases the spread […]

Blood Drive is June 5

The Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin will host a Community Blood Drive on Friday, June 5, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU, Henke Lounge. Sign up for a slot.  The blood drive is open to all Marquette students, faculty and staff.   

8 minutes, 46 seconds: Reflecting on the death of George Floyd a year later

By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence May 25 marks the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. His death has become a symbol for Black, Latinx and Indigenous people who have lost their lives, become severely injured or otherwise traumatized in encounters with individuals within our nation’s law enforcement community. Over […]

Staff Senate hosting donation drive, May 24—June 4 

The Service Subcommittee of University Staff Senate will host a donation drive to support the following local organizations:  Casa Maria  Cathedral Center  Hope House  Joy House  Meta House  Items needed include personal hygiene products, baby supplies, COVID-19 related health equipment and more. See the full list.  We will be collecting donations at the AMU Information Desk […]

Commencement celebrations happening this weekend

In recognition of the tremendous academic achievements of our graduates, Marquette will host a mixture of in-person and virtual events celebrating the class of 2021 during Commencement Weekend, May 22-23, 2021. We will host in-person Graduate Recognition Ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, and a Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 22. Graduates are asked to check […]