Beginning in January 2023, the LIMO transportation program will become EagleExpress as the service launches a new app, powered by technology from Via, the global leader in TransitTech, to improve the rider experience, increase operational efficiencies and enhance campus safety measures. The new EagleExpress service will be active for the spring 2023 semester with EagleExpress […]
Marquette launches new holistic safety website
Today, Marquette launched a new comprehensive university safety website that has additional safety resources and makes it easier for students, families, faculty and staff to navigate useful safety information online. The new site integrates relevant safety and well-being content from multiple university departments and includes new resources: More thorough safety FAQ Details about the university’s […]
Campus and neighborhood personnel focused on safety priorities
As part of the President’s Task Force on Community Safety, Marquette and its neighborhood stakeholders identified key safety and security priorities and proposed solutions for infrastructure, personnel, resources and partnership. Throughout this past summer and early fall, the university, Marquette University Police Department and Near West Side Partners focused on hiring and activating important services […]
Free steering wheel locks available from MUPD
The Marquette University Police Department has steering wheel locks (clubs) available for students, faculty or staff who own Kia or Hyundai cars, which have been targeted in auto thefts across the City of Milwaukee. Those with these vehicles interested in receiving a free steering wheel lock should contact Officer Tom Wichgers to schedule a time […]
Now open: Safety alert text message enrollment for parents and guardians
Safety alert text message enrollment is now available for parents and guardians, allowing them to receive the same accurate, timely texts their students do. Interested parents and guardians should be prepared for signup in this voluntary offering with their student’s nine-digit MUID number, which is required for enrollment authentication. Parents and guardians have always been […]
Parent and guardian safety alert text signup coming soon, new system test
In the coming weeks, Marquette University will implement a new service platform to allow parents and guardians to sign up for safety alert text messages, giving them the same accurate, timely texts their students receive. Not only will the new platform offer a parent enrollment option, but it also will help streamline internal safety communication […]
Reminder: MUIDs needed for residence hall access, more safety infrastructure updates
As students return to campus for the fall 2022 semester, Marquette urges everyone to always have their MUIDs with them to enter residence halls. Following the successful Humphrey Hall secure entry pilot in spring 2022, all residence halls now have 24/7 secured MUID access. As a reminder, here is how secure entry works: Students will […]
Marquette hosts first ‘Reimagining Public Safety’ community gathering
On Saturday, July 23, Marquette University hosted the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, and the Community Collaborative Commission for a “Reimagining Public Safety” community gathering session at the Law School. This was the first of 15 sessions – one in each aldermanic district in Milwaukee. MPD is developing a community policing plan, […]
Safety Task Force approves 12 proposals for implementation
The President’s Task Force on Community Safety on Tuesday, May 31, met for the final time before it moves into an implementation phase. Leaders from each safety workgroup presented their recommendations. Marquette University Police Department Chief Edith Hudson, chair of the task force, announced that the following proposals were approved by the university’s Executive Leadership […]
Plan for Commencement Weekend security measures
Marquette University is excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 with a weekend of events May 20-22. Marquette will host two Commencement ceremonies — one for undergraduate students and one for Graduate School and Graduate School of Management students — on Sunday, May 22, at Summerfest’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Attendees should plan for multiple […]