Marquette Wire

School of Dentistry receives $5 million donation, largest in school’s history

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • October 31, 2017

Dr. Paul Andrews, a 1974 alumnus of the School of Dentistry at Marquette, recently made a donation of $5 million to the school, the largest donation in the dental school’s history. Andrews' pledge will center primarily on veterans and their families.

Law School opens center to facilitate political discussion in Milwaukee community

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • October 31, 2017

The Lubar Center was launched Tuesday, Oct. 24 at a morning-long conference held in Eckstein Hall, home of the Marquette University Law School. The conference featured former Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak as keynote speaker.

Student athletes stand up to sexual assault, hold flash mob in Central Mall

Natallie St. Onge, News Reporter • October 31, 2017

Each student athlete participating in the event wore a t-shirt given by the BIG EAST Conference Student Athletic Advisor Committee, or SAAC, which assigns universities in the conference ways to use their platform.

Wi-Fi vulnerability calls for personal cyber safety awareness

Jenna Thompson, News Reporter • October 30, 2017

The vulnerability, called the Krack, makes it easier for hackers to steal passwords, bank account numbers and other personal information.

Suspect arrested for committing burglaries near university

Sanya Sawlani, News Reporter • October 25, 2017

Marquette University Police Department arrested suspect Cedric Jones for charges of burglary Oct. 16. There is evidence or confession connecting Jones to 11 off-campus burglaries through unsecured...

Therapy dog brings comfort to community

Natallie St. Onge, News Reporter • October 25, 2017

When Cu the Therapy dog was first adopted, he was malnourished, matted and heartworm positive. He was born with impaired back legs and raised in a house with three other dogs. Now, he spends his days...

Project Homeless Connect provides Milwaukee community with basic needs

Caroline Gallo, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

PHC is an event Marquette hosts once a year, where the Alumni Memorial Union transforms into a one stop shop for those living in poverty in Milwaukee to come to receive services they normally don't have easy access to.

Sophomore launches pedal cab business on campus, looks to expand around Milwaukee

Jenny Whidden, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

Griffin Rain is a sophomore in the College of Business, an avid biker and a small business owner. Some may know him as the guy who bikes his pedicab up and down Kilbourn Avenue on the weekends.

Remembering Jerry Kleczka: a legacy of public service

Sarah Lipo, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

In 2002, Kleczka began the Kleczka Program at Les Aspin Center for Government, which is designed to offer all students an opportunity to intern in local legislative offices.

Strategic Innovation Fund hosts annual kickoff event, features previous awardees

Josh Anderson, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

The Strategic Innovation Fund is one of several entrepreneurship, research and development funds offered at Marquette. The fund is designed to provide seed money to students, staff and faculty to explore entrepreneurial ventures, according to the SIF website.

Marquette purchases The Marq as part of “Beyond Boundaries” initiative

Caroline White, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

The Marq, formerly known as the 2040s, already houses hundreds of Marquette students, so the transition lies in ownership of the building. Rooms will be offered to juniors, seniors, graduate and professional students through Marquette starting next year.

Study shows students hype up college rankings

Sydney Czyzon, News Reporter • October 24, 2017

A study published this month by two Marquette professors and one University of Idaho professor said students place too much emphasis on college rankings when making application decisions. The study...