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Backstory: Paying it forward for first-gens

May 30, 2019

Backstory: Paying it forward for first-gens

Class of 1979 graduate and first-generation college student Barry Cosgrove credits most of his success at Marquette to support from the Educational Opportunity Program. “(The EOP program) was the game-changer for me. It took all the financial stress away, and it gave me some of the biggest role models of my life,” Cosgrove said. Today, […]

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backstory: The letter that changed everything

October 15, 2018

backstory: The letter that changed everything

By Brian Dorrington Markie Pasternak, Arts ’16, faced an unexpected loss at the end of her sophomore year. Markie had been known on campus as a remarkable representative of Marquette — highly involved, with a strong work ethic and a smile on her face. Markie returned to campus after her world had been turned upside down. […]

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Indigenous voices making change on campus

Indigenous voices making change on campus

Andrea García, graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, speaks with two campus community members who have been instrumental in making Marquette a more inclusive place for Indigenous students.

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Marquette dentistry professor shares simple, natural ways to boost levels of happiness

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Human Resources News

Registration for April and May GROW classes now open

Wellness, mental health and development resources available for faculty and staff

New TED Talk discussion group available to faculty and staff

Research

Virtual Distinguished Scholars Program to recognize faculty for excellence in research, April 13

Inaugural class of ‘Advancing Social Equity Research Grants’ announced 

Faculty and staff grants: January 2021

Awards & Accomplishments

Theology professor chosen as first participant for AJCU fellowship program

Two biological sciences professors named Ecological Society of America fellows

Dr. Noelle Brigden named 2021 Way Klingler Sabbatical Award winner

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