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Marquettes chapter gathered outside Zilber hall to launch their platform.

Unionization chapter at Marquette held a launch event outside Zilber Hall

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor April 11, 2024

Marquette faculty, staff and graduate students chanted "We are UNC-WI! We are Marquette! We will win!" outside Zilber hall April 11 at 1:00 p.m. Marquette now has a chapter through the United Campus...

MUPD sent out a university-wide email Monday at noon.

Three subjects arrested at the flag display for “All Eyes On Gaza” week

Sophia Tiedge and Julia Abuzzahab April 10, 2024
MUPD sent out a university-wide statement today at noon. They said the subjects were charged with trespassing and theft for taking property from the flag display. One subject was in possession of a gun but had a concealed carry permit.
An open letter was written to university leadership and signed by numerous faculty.

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Preparing for MU’s financial future: Steering Committee for Marquette 2031

Megan Woolard, Managing Editor of the Marquette Tribune April 9, 2024

Last month Marquette announced “Marquette 2031: Securing Our Future”, a plan to permanently reduce the operating budget by $31 million, starting FY 26 (beginning in July 2025), over the next six fiscal...

UAS committee issues eight recommendations to university leadership

UAS committee issues eight recommendations to university leadership

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor April 9, 2024

The University Academic Senate's Ad Hoc Committee Response to the Report from the University Faculty Committee on Budgets and Financial Planning has drafted eight recommendations on how university leadership...

The Todd A. Hernandez scholarship fund will go towards immersive learning experiences for students studying Spanish. 

Photo Courtesy of Sofia Hernandez.

Todd A. Hernández: The legacy that will Live on

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor April 9, 2024

Passion, drive and authenticity. Three words Todd Hernández's daughter, Sofia Hernandez, used to describe him. His passion for Spanish, drive to explore the world and authenticity in the classroom...

Out of the Darkness walk raised awareness for suicide prevention.

Campus “Out of the Darkness” Walk raises Suicide Prevention Awareness

Mia Thurow April 9, 2024

Over 200 students and community members wearing American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shirts and colorful beaded necklaces lined Marquette's streets on Saturday in a walk to bring awareness to suicide...

Brooks and Dalieh have been nominated President and Vice President of MUSG.

Photo Courtesy of Amayah Brooks.

Amayah Brooks will serve as MUSG President and Amani Dalieh as Executive Vice President

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor April 5, 2024
Brooks and Dalieh, juniors in the College of Arts & Sciences, based their campaign on two major things: interconnectedness across campus and uplifting marginalized voices. 
The three tickets for MUSG president and executive vice president for the 2024-25 academic year.

Meet the MUSG Presidential candidates

Julia Abuzzahab and Sophia Tiedge March 26, 2024
The election for MUSG president and executive vice president is being held Thursday, April 4. Students that are eligible to vote will be emailed a link to participate in the election from MUSG.
Marquette changed the COVID-19 isolation policy to align with the CDC.

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Marquette updates COVID-19 isolation policy

Gabe Mannion, News Reporter March 26, 2024

Marquette University is changing its university policies to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 guidelines. Students who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer need...

Marquette student, Darrell Campbell, started the organization Dream-chasers. 

Photo Courtesy of Darrell Campbell.

MU student Darrell Campbell encourages K-12 students to follow their dreams

Trinity Zapotocky, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2024

Inspired by his grandparents' good hearts, Darrell Campbell, a junior in the College of Business Administration, launched the program "Dream Chasers," under his nonprofit BJC (Beverly and Johnny Campbell) Growth...

The pair placed first for their research paper on bees. 

Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

Two Marquette students place first in Big East research symposium

Allan Fox, News Reporter March 26, 2024

Two Marquette University students, Zac Nelson and Elsa Hahn, both seniors in the College of Arts & Sciences, placed first in an undergraduate research symposium. The event took place on Saturday, March...

Marquette University plans a $31 million budget reduction by 2031

Marquette University plans a $31 million budget reduction by 2031

Sophia Tiedge, Executive News Editor March 26, 2024

An announcement at last week's University Academic Senate meeting announced Marquette’s goal to reduce the universities spending by $31 million by 2031. This amounts to a 7% reduction by 2031, and...

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