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Dear Marquette community, I am sorry to share sad and difficult news with you today. Avijit Hira, a student in the Opus College of Engineering, died unexpectedly this morning. A native of Bangladesh, Avijit was a doctoral student and teaching assistant in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Avijit loved nature and enjoyed traveling often, and he…

College Democrats, College Republicans and Campus Ministry will co-host a prayer service for national unity on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 8:30 p.m. in the AMU’s Chapel of the Holy Family. The service aims to build national unity, a renewed and deepened commitment to the common good in the United States, reconciliation amongst peoples and foster greater solidarity and…

Marquette has partnered with Johnson Controls Foundation and American Family Insurance to announce a new President’s Challenge for Racial Justice and Equity Response, which will focus on the urgent issue of elevating and advancing racial justice and equity across Milwaukee’s various communities. The President’s Challenge was created to provide funding for interdisciplinary teams of faculty,…

Dear students, Tomorrow is your first in a series of Mental Health Days for the semester. University leadership recognizes the importance of managing stress and anxiety, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Mental Health Days provide an opportunity to relax and recharge. There are no classes scheduled tomorrow, and you have the day to…

Midnight Run “Round Tables” are back for a second semester. Due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Midnight Run is unable to return to in-person service opportunities this spring. However, the service and advocacy group, which is routed in a faith that does justice, will continue virtual conversations. A particular emphasis will be put on…

Federal COVID-19 relief funds are one-time funds specific to the pandemic and are not intended to address long-term challenges faced by the university. Relief funds are not permanent revenue streams and must not be considered for the purpose of funding the university’s ongoing operating or structural costs. Marquette University expects to receive $9.7 million in…

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.…

Mass will be celebrated for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at noon in the AMU’s Chapel of the Holy Family.   All who might still be on campus are welcome to attend. Participants must wear a mask, sign up for a spot in advance and follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols.