Dear Class of 2020, We are writing today to provide you with an update on the university’s planned August 30 Commencement ceremony to celebrate you, our 2020 Marquette University graduates. In the most prudent interests of public health, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person Commencement events for the year. Based on […]
What the scaled back Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee means for campus
The Democratic National Committee has significantly scaled back its August nominating convention in Milwaukee. The event has been moved to the Wisconsin Center and state delegations will not attend in person. Here’s what that means for campus: Campus security While the number of delegates and visitors is expected to be greatly reduced, there are reports […]
Athletics announces “Iggy” as name of Golden Eagle mascot
New logo also developed to utilize in fan engagement Marquette Athletics is introducing “Iggy” as the name for the official golden eagle mascot, the department announced Monday afternoon. Named after St. Ignatius of Loyola, Iggy will continue to represent Marquette at competitions and various campus events in alignment with the university’s Catholic, Jesuit tradition. Other […]
Volunteers needed for COVID-19 testing validation study, Aug. 5 and 12
July 28 Parents COVID-19 Town Hall video now available
On Tuesday evening, about 1,100 Marquette parents and guardians gathered virtually for a COVID-19 Town Hall. The event focused on the recovery planning process, specifically health and safety procedures, academic planning and residence hall logistics. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and […]
Clarification on city health order; university continues to discuss with health department and plan for fall 2020
The university is aware that many questions remain regarding Marquette’s plans for the fall 2020 semester, some spurred by a recent article about the City of Milwaukee’s June 25 health order in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Indeed, this story, Milwaukee Public Schools’ decision to begin its term remotely, and the rise in COVID-19 positive cases […]
President’s Challenge for COVID-19 Response winners announced
Three community-engaged, interdisciplinary programs will be funded to address mental health and wellness and economic revitalization President Michael R. Lovell announced three project winners for the President’s Challenge for COVID-19 Response, a grant program launched to address needs and opportunities in the Milwaukee community that have been created or magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
COVID-19 dashboard for campus community now available
As Marquette prepares to reopen in the fall, the health and safety of the campus community remains a top priority. The COVID-19 Response Team has outlined a draft five-step Recovery Plan that will lead to a phased approach for reopening the Marquette University campus. To provide transparency around the number of COVID-19 cases on campus, the university […]
University celebrates rescission of recent ICE guidance for international students
Dear Marquette community, Last week, we shared a message in support of our international students in light of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announcing new polices, which limited our international students’ ability to study in the U.S. We were thrilled to hear the news earlier this week that, after pushback from many colleges and universities–including Harvard […]
July 14 COVID-19 Town Hall video now available; event focused on health protocols, academic planning and residence life
On Tuesday afternoon, nearly 1,000 faculty, staff and students gathered virtually for another COVID-19 Town Hall, which focused on health protocols, academic planning and residence life. Dr. Xavier Cole, vice president for student affairs, moderated the event. Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry, offered an invocation. President Michael R. Lovell shared […]
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