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New Jesuit Residence to be named after donors, dedication ceremony at end of October

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor October 1, 2015
O'Brien's daughter is Patricia Schneider, who anonymously donated $10 million in January 2014 to create the new building.
Marquette provides a supportive environment for academic research. Photo by Martina Ibanez (angela.ibanez-baldor@marquette.edu)

The guidelines of innovation

Devi Shastri, Investigative Reporter October 1, 2015

Biological sciences faculty member Robert Fitts has researched muscle fatigue at Marquette for 40 years. His first three decades as a researcher were funded by NASA, where he worked with rats and humans...

Harp and Shamrock and the Avenues West building on the corner of 21st and Wells. Harp and Shamrock owner Aldo Tase said the presence of MUPD has been positive for his business.

Looking West

Patrick Thomas, Investigative Reporter October 1, 2015
Businesses on the west side have noticed more students venturing into the area since Marquette established a police force.
Meijer is sponsoring student athletics.
Photo by Natalie Wickman /natalie.wickman@marquette.edu

Meijer grocery store engages, involves and partners with students and athletics

Maredithe Mayer, Health Reporter October 1, 2015
“We are really proud to support a number of different private and public institutions around the Midwest and when we grew into Wisconsin, Marquette was right at the top of our list,” Meijer spokesman Joe Hirschmugl said.
Few sexual assault survivors seek support at Marquette

Few sexual assault survivors seek support at Marquette

Jennifer Walter, Science & Technology Reporter October 1, 2015
Climate Study Consultant Sue Rankin said Marquette’s study results are comparable to other university studies she conducted.
Photo by Yue Yin /yue.yin@marquette.edu

X-grade provides English students opportunities to improve essays

Gary Leverton, Higher Education Reporter October 1, 2015
“It gives professors more flexibility to work with students,” Angela Sorby, an English professor in the College of Arts & Sciences and the director of First Year English, said. “It gives the student an opportunity to learn from these mistakes.”
Martin Rodriguez speaks to the Marquette community about the human powered nebulizer at MarquetteX. Photo by Matthew Serafin/matthew.serafin@marquette.edu

Human powered nebulizer treating respiratory diseases in developing countries, finalist for Rolex Award for Enterprise

Sophia Boyd, Student Government & Politics Reporter October 1, 2015
“Biomedical engineers make money making devices for people who can afford them,” Olson said. “At the same time, we should be making medical devices for people who can’t afford them.”
Photo by Ben Erickson /benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Near West Side Partners forum discusses neighborhood revitalization

Brittany Carloni, General Assignment Reporter October 1, 2015
NWSP works to rejuvenate and sustain businesses and residences in the seven neighborhoods that make up the Near West Side region. The region's boundaries are defined by highway 41 on the west, I-43 on the east, I-94 on the south and Vilet St. and Highland Blvd. on the north.
Photo courtesy of Jesse Lee

Lovell, alumnus reflect on seeing Pope Francis’ speech in Washington D.C.

Natalie Wickman, Executive News Editor October 1, 2015
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele invited Lovell to the event on Sept. 23.

Jesuits explain what draws them to Marquette, process of joining university

Clara Hatcher, Religion & Social Justice Reporter October 1, 2015
Santos, a Jesuit priest from Pune, India, earned both his MBA and Ph.D. from Marquette. After he finished his studies, he returned as an assistant professor of marketing and co-director of social innovation.
Scott Walkers approval rating dropped, according to latest Marquette Law School Poll

Scott Walker’s approval rating dropped, according to latest Marquette Law School Poll

Nicki Perry, Assistant News Editor October 1, 2015
The Marquette Law School conducted this poll between Sept. 24 and 28, surveying 803 registered voters interviewed by cell phone and by landline.
Photo by Maryam Tunio /maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Students react to Send Silence Packing exhibit

Maredithe Meyer, Health Reporter September 30, 2015
The display was the Send Silence Packing exhibit sponsored by Marquette's chapter of Active Minds.
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