Marquette Wire

Marquette can teach developing countries via Jesuit Commons

Jennifer Walter, Science & Technology Reporter • February 4, 2016

Jesuit Commons: Higher Education at the Margins is a global organization that digitally networks universities and institutions to people in developing countries who struggle to access higher education.

Availing Privilege

Alex Montesantos, Investigative Reporter • February 4, 2016

MULS, Madison law students don't have to sit for the bar exam to practice law. But could nationally-declining LSAT and GPAs be affecting the student body?

Alumnus works to make Milwaukee more sustainable

Brittany Carloni, General Assignment Reporter • February 4, 2016

Shambarger is the sustainability director of the City of Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office. Mayor Tom Barrett created the office in 2006, and it was formerly known as the Office of Environmental Sustainability.

College of Business seeing changes after curriculum shift

Dana Warren, General Assignment Reporter • February 4, 2016

In previous years, students who began in the College of Business Administration as freshmen would start with courses such as finite math, history, theology or sociology.

Behind-the-scenes look at the Father Marquette Snapchat

Alex Groth, Metro Reporter • February 4, 2016

Sarah Eslyn, the social media and communications coordinator at the College of Business Administration, said the Father Marquette Snapchat is a team effort involving the comedic style of staff and student social media interns.

Students give input on Student Affairs Vice President selection

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • February 3, 2016

The vice president for student affairs is responsible for campus co-curricular initiatives in conjunction with student academic, personal and professional development.

MUSG elections moved to April due to long spring break

Rebecca Carballo, Student Government & Politics Reporter • February 2, 2016

The decision, made at MUSG's weekly senate meeting, happened because of this semester's extended spring break. With Easter happening March 27, the Easter and spring breaks were combined into a 12 day vacation.

Around Milwaukee: February 1, 2016

February 1, 2016

Josh Grohs and Tom Heiner discuss campus and local news on February 1, 2016. Josh talked about the peacemaking fellowship at Marquette. Heiner reported on Marcus Lemonis' $1 million giving challenge.

Marquette opens sixth floor location in Global Water Center

Alex Groth and Natalie Wickman • January 29, 2016

“(The center) positions Milwaukee to be one of the international leaders around water technology,” Lovell said at the opening of the center.

College of Professional Studies dean to leave Marquette after semester

Nicki Perry, Assistant News Editor • January 29, 2016

Weeks before a Board of Trustees vote on Provost Daniel Myers' proposal to phase out the College of Professional Studies, the college's dean, Robert Deahl, announced that he will leave the university...

Weighing the pros and cons of MUPD body cameras

Ryan Patterson, Crime & Safety Reporter • January 28, 2016

The Marquette Police Department plans to implement body cameras on patrol officers in the near future, leading to a campus discussion about the effects body cameras could have on the relationship between...

New Pabst apartment building under construction for Milwaukee students

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter • January 28, 2016

“Living (at Eleven25) you get to be a part of old Milwaukee,” said Celena Patel, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences. “I can’t even think of anything I don’t like about it. I wish I could move in right now”