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Remote work environment continues through at least May 26

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett confirmed last night that the City of Milwaukee remains under a safer at home order. Marquette University is affirming its remote working environment through at least May 26, with only critical staff on campus to maintain essential operations. Marquette is monitoring the situation closely, and the remote working environment may be […]

Marquette, industry partners announce President’s Challenge for COVID-19 response

In partnership with American Family Insurance, Marquette has announced a special President’s Challenge to address needs in Milwaukee’s community that have been created or magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Family joins the ongoing support of Johnson Controls Foundation in developing this grant program, which provides funding for interdisciplinary teams of faculty, staff and students […]

COVID-19 Update: Campus operations this fall and new Commencement date

Dear Marquette community: Recent weeks have been filled with great uncertainty as we have navigated the global COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that this time has been stressful for our students, staff and faculty, as we have experienced these same feelings. We are writing today to offer a path forward so, together, we can plan for […]

Remote work environment extended through May 26 per governor’s orders

Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers announced an extension of his safer at home order through May 26. To comply with this order, Marquette University is extending its remote working environment through May 26, with only critical staff on campus to maintain essential operations. This date may be extended to align with future federal, state or city orders. […]

Changes to course grading policy and library availability; overview of COVID-19 case reporting process

Dear campus community, We are living in unprecedented times for Marquette University as we have quickly and unexpectedly adjusted to remote learning and working. Please know that we appreciate the immense sacrifice this has been for everyone, and understand the anxiety, fear and many mixed emotions this unfortunate time in our lives has caused everyone, […]

COVID-19 student update: Additional information on residence hall move out

Dear students: This message is also being sent to all parents and guardians for whom we have email addresses. We ask that students please share this message with their families. As some of our residence hall students begin removing their belongings from their rooms today, we’re all feeling sadness at the thought of our semester […]

COVID-19: What the safer-at-home orders mean, self-disclosure form and signing up for direct deposit

Faculty, staff and students are asked to read these operational updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. State and city safer-at-home orders Both the State of Wisconsin and the City of Milwaukee issued safer-at-home orders today. The City of Milwaukee’s order exempts colleges and universities for the purposes of facilitating distance learning, doing critical research or […]

COVID-19 Update: Remote learning extended, Commencement postponed and other key decisions

Dear Marquette community: As we start our first full week of remote learning and working, we want to thank you for your continued patience as we move the university forward amid this unprecedented set of circumstances. Given changing guidance from the State of Wisconsin and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are […]