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Academy Award winner John Ridley to deliver virtual Commencement speech
Academy Award winner John Ridley will serve as Marquette’s Commencement speaker via video remarks in a special recorded Virtual Commencement event that is part of the university’s full slate of Commencement Weekend activities. To observe COVID-19 protocols, some Commencement Weekend activities are in-person with limited capacities and some are virtual. The recorded ceremony in which…
Education student Stephanie Boedecker to deliver 2022 graduate Commencement address
Stephanie Boedecker, a graduate in the College of Education’s student affairs in higher education program, has been selected as the 2022 graduate student Commencement speaker. The Greendale, Wisconsin, native completed her bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, but has since found a passion in the field of education. After…
Engineering student Maxwell Dixon to deliver 2022 undergraduate Commencement address
Maxwell Dixon, a mechanical engineering major in the Opus College of Engineering, has been selected as the 2022 undergraduate student Commencement speaker. The Michael J. Cudahy Engineering Scholar and Marquette University High School graduate was among the first cohort of students in Marquette University’s Ready to Inspire Success and Excellence (RISE) program, a multicultural pre-orientation…
Faculty and staff volunteers needed for Commencement ceremony on May 22
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed as column marshals to assist at either one or both Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 22, at Henry Maier Festival Park. The first ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. for undergraduate students and the second ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. for the Graduate School and…
Behind the scenes: how one Marquette University director is helping students cross the finish line
Students in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences may not always see the person behind academic policies and degree requirements, but many have likely benefited from her work. Megan Blanchette, director of student records, helps students navigate challenges, map out pathways and ultimately cross the stage at Commencement. “Officially, my title is director of…
An important Commencement message from President Lovell and Provost Ah Yun
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…
A message from Provost Ah Yun regarding spring 2021 Commencement
Dear Class of 2021, I am writing with an announcement regarding May’s Commencement ceremonies. In the ongoing interest of public health and safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to hold all virtual spring 2021 Commencement events. We made this decision only after consulting with local and national medical experts.…
Nominate a senior to be the 2023 Commencement speaker
Nominations are now being accepted for the senior speaker at spring 2023 Commencement. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to nominate a senior who they feel embodies Marquette’s mission and values. Nominated students must be graduating or walking the stage in the May 2023 ceremony. Nominations can be completed online and will be accepted…
Marquette University’s top 9 most-liked Instagram photos of 2022
As 2023 kicks off, take a look back at the photos that resonated with the Marquette community on Instagram in 2022.
Dwyane Wade’s undergraduate Commencement address
Thank you! Thank you all. So, I was working on this speech with my vocal coach, Mr. Arthur Joseph. Arthur and I had been working on this speech for a few days, and on Monday, we worked for two hours. In those two hours, we came to a good place at the beginning of the…