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Marquette introduces new required diversity, equity and inclusion training programs

Dear Marquette community, Aligned with our values as a Catholic, Jesuit university and articulated in our strategic plan, Beyond Boundaries, Marquette is committed to becoming a more inclusive community in which all our diverse stakeholders feel a sense of belonging and are able to thrive. But even as we strive to embody these ideals, we […]

A message in support of Dreamers

Dear Marquette community, We write to you today to once again affirm our support for Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children – many of whom are members of our Marquette family. Since 2012, hundreds of thousands of Dreamers have experienced educational and economic benefits through the Deferred Action for Childhood […]

Reflecting on the deeper significance of Juneteenth

By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence Today is a historic moment for our country, as President Biden officially declares Juneteenth a federal holiday – the first new one in decades. As a young adult, the word “Juneteenth” was an enigma to me. I grew up in Pennsylvania, more than 1,700 miles away […]

Significant progress made on commitments to Black Student Council last fall

Last September, members of Black Student Council and other students met with Marquette University leaders to discuss specific steps to increase the diversity of the university’s student body, improve the experiences of Black students, foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, further involve the Black Student Council in decision-making at Marquette, and assist […]

8 minutes, 46 seconds: Reflecting on the death of George Floyd a year later

By Dr. William Welburn, vice president for inclusive excellence May 25 marks the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. His death has become a symbol for Black, Latinx and Indigenous people who have lost their lives, become severely injured or otherwise traumatized in encounters with individuals within our nation’s law enforcement community. Over […]