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John Johnson was recently named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List. Photo courtesy of the Marquette Law School.

Q&A with Lubar Center Research Fellow John Johnson

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter February 2, 2025
John Johnson, Research Fellow in the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, was recently named to the "Milwaukee Business Journal's" 40 Under 40 list.
The 'Lanche is a one time only release, and will only remain available until all cases are sold out. Photo courtesy of Jack Hartle.

Launch “The ‘Lanche”: Blue & Gold Brewing releases latest beverage

Izzy Fonfara Drewel, Production Director February 1, 2025
Blue & Gold Brewing, a student-run brewing venture, announced the lemon-lime canned cocktail to celebrate National Marquette day.
Though the pop-up shops were held at specific sorority houses, the events were inclusive to all students.

Apparel pop-up serves as NMD spirit shop

Ellie Golko January 30, 2025
In the days leading up to National Marquette Day, students looking for Marquette gear have an additional place to look beyond the Spirit Shop and the BookMarq, with Recess Apparel’s pop-up shops. 
The university will be adding a fee of $210 per semester for student health and mental health services.

Marquette increases tuition by 4% for the 2025-26 academic year

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor January 29, 2025
Marquette University announced Jan. 23 that they will be raising undergraduate tuition 4% and housing and food rates by 3%.
Marquette has a small group that is assessing which orders are going to impact the campus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

What to know about how Trump’s executive orders could impact Marquette

Mia Thurow and Sophia Tiedge January 28, 2025
In the week following the start of President Donald Trump's second stint in office, his administration has issued over two dozen executive orders, many of which have the potential to impact colleges and universities across the nation.
The Securing Our Future plan aims to reduce Marquette’s spending by $31 million by 2031 and reinvest 40% back into the university. 

Marquette proposes to cut or modify 15 programs in alignment with the $31 million budget cuts

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor January 28, 2025
Across seven out of Marquette's 11 colleges, 15 programs were recommended by the Marquette 2031: Securing Our Future steering committee to be cut or modified due to low enrollment trends.
During his Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony, Trump declared that “the Golden Age of America” had begun. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

Trump tests presidential power in first week

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has finished the first week of his second tenure in the White House.
New Orleans received about 10 inches of snow this week, despite the city's last recorded snowfall taking place over 20 years ago. Photo courtesy of WGNO.

Winter snowstorm sweeps through South

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter January 25, 2025
While the Midwest faced sub-zero temperatures magnified by aggressive wind chills this week, it was not the only part of the United States that experienced harsh winter conditions, unlike recent years.
A Brewers flag was wrapped around the Uecker statue, positioned to look like a superhero cape.

Milwaukee remembers Uecker with memorial

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor January 24, 2025
"Just a bit outside" and to the right of the American Family Field home plate entrance, Bob Uecker stands tall.
Amilinda chef and owner Gregory León has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards for his second year in a row.

Several Wisconsin chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Awards

Joseph Schamber, Executive Opinions Editor January 23, 2025
The list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards, which commemorate the work of chefs, restauranteurs, hospitality workers and, starting this year, honors outstanding bars and cocktail lounges, included the names of eight Wisconsin chefs.
Donald Trump kicked off his second term Monday with a string of sweeping executive actions on issues ranging from immigration to energy. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today.

Trump commences term with string of orders

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter January 23, 2025
After declaring in his inaugural speech as the 47th president of the United States that a “Golden Age of America” had begun, Donald Trump kicked off his second term Monday with a string of sweeping executive actions on issues ranging from immigration to energy.
A truck carrying a snowmobile drives west through campus on January 21.

Cold Wisconsin week causes cancelations

Ellie Golko January 22, 2025
Some Marquette students were recently surprised with a four-day weekend when classes on Tuesday were canceled due to severe cold weather. 
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