In an added effort to foster innovation and entrepreneurship at the university, Marquette has partnered with Milwaukee-based venture capital firm DeBuey, LLC, to develop a venture capital fund that will make early-stage equity investments in businesses coming out of the university. Specifically, Marquette University Kohler Center Fund 1 will focus on companies that have been […]
Year in review: Celebrating 2017 at Marquette University
Marquette’s Board of Trustees approves groundbreaking for athletic performance research center
On Friday, Marquette University’s Board of Trustees approved groundbreaking on the first phase of construction for the athletic performance research center (APRC). The approval came after Marquette University leaders presented design plans to the trustees, which included relocating the facility to the heart of campus. A formal groundbreaking ceremony is expected in the coming weeks. The site […]
Marquette to partner with investment manager Harrison Street to take on ownership of The Marq, rooms available for fall 2018
Marquette University has become the owner of The Marq (2040 West Wisconsin Avenue), a near-campus housing facility that is home to 231 units and 612 beds. Marquette will offer The Marq as a campus apartment option to juniors, seniors, graduate and professional students for the 2018-19 academic year. “Several months ago, we made it a […]
Marquette names new vice president for university advancement
Marquette University has named Gina Sholtis as the next vice president for university advancement, Executive Vice President Dave Lawlor announced today. Sholtis, who will start in her new role on Nov. 16, is currently assistant vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Missouri. President Michael R. Lovell endorsed the choice, saying: “Gina will bring […]
MUSG accepting applications for 2018-19 financial vice president
MUSG is accepting applications for its 2018-19 financial vice president. The FVP serves as the chief financial and accounting officer for MUSG and coordinates all aspects of the budgeting and expenditure processes. This is a stipend-paid position beginning Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, through Friday, Feb. 29, 2019. This is phenomenal opportunity for a student to gain […]
An update on the CFO search from Executive Vice President Dave Lawlor
Over the past few months, the CFO search committee—led by Dr. Doug Woods and in partnership with search firm Isaacson, Miller—has worked diligently to identify and vet some high quality candidates for this important position at Marquette University. While a few candidates stood out, ultimately the committee and I decided that we were seeking candidates […]
Sendik’s store to open on Marquette University campus
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell today announced that a new Sendik’s store will open in the heart of the Marquette campus in vacant space north of the Bookmarq near the northeast corner of 16th and West Wells Streets. “From my earliest days as president at Marquette, I told our students and our partners in […]
Five staff members to be recognized for dedication above and beyond job descriptions; RSVP for Staff Excellence Awards luncheon on June 6
The Excellence in University Service and Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize staff members who have contributed to the essential work of Marquette at the highest levels of excellence. The 2017 recipients for Excellence in University Service are: Annette Conrad, associate director, Alumni Memorial Union; Mary Dunnwald, associate dean for academic business affairs, Klingler […]
Listening session for new CFO search, Feb. 9
The search committee for the new chief financial officer position will host a listening session Thursday, Feb. 9, at noon in Zilber Hall 025. It is open to all faculty and staff. Executive Vice President for Operations Dave Lawlor last week announced the start of the search and named the committee, which is chaired by […]