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Molly Beardsley creates a variety of t-shirts, some which were available for purchase at the Marquette Night Market.

Marquette Night Market offers entertainment, shopping and free food for students

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2025
Upon entering the Weasler Theatre parking lot, attendees were met with music, student vendors and food trucks.
Morgan creates logos as a social media personality and freelance designer. Photo courtesy of Emily Morgan.

Viral sports logo designer and Marquette alum Emily Morgan takes social media by storm

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter April 23, 2025
Morgan, a 2021 graduate, has become a popular sports logo designer online, sharing concepts with an audience of nearly 450 thousand followers combined across TikTok and Instagram.
In attendance for Byington's lecture were Marquette students, faculty and community members, including the finalists and winners of the 2025 Axthelm Award.

Bucks’ Lisa Byington leads Axthelm Lecture

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter April 22, 2025
On Tuesday night, Byington gave the 27th annual Axthelm Lecture, a College of Communication honor as part of the Pete and Bonnie Axthelm Memorial Program.
Welch graduated with a degree in Spanish. Photo courtesy of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Remembering MU alum Julie Marie Welch

Ellie Golko, News Reporter April 18, 2025
Julie Marie Welch graduated from Marquette University in 1994. Following graduation, she got a job as a Spanish interpreter for the Social Security Administration. On the morning of April 19, 1995, she went to work, but little did she know that she would never come home.
The program offers students up to $16,000 in tuition support and $12,000 stipends.

Photo courtesy of Nicole Spytek.

NIH cancels $1.6 million in funding for Marquette research organization

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor April 17, 2025

Marquette's $1.6 million federal grant for U-RISE, an undergraduate research program, was canceled by the National Institute of Health April 1. Laurieann Klockow, assistant director for U-RISE, said...

Browne and Brzezinski inherit an ambitious MUSG agenda.

Newly appointed MUSG president and vice president outline vision for next school year

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter April 17, 2025
Golden Eagles have officially elected new leadership to Marquette University Student Government.
The program is currently housed in the College of Health Sciences.

Marquette Wire stock photo.

Proposal approved by MU faculty to create “School of Education” in the College of Arts & Sciences

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor April 16, 2025
The College of Education could be transitioned to the “School of Education,” after a proposal was presented at a University Academic Senate meeting April 14. 
The graduate student's identity hasn't been made public, but the university is keeping international students aware of current events and protocols. 

Marquette Wire stock photo.

One Marquette graduate student’s visa terminated by the Trump administration

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor April 15, 2025
One graduate student from Marquette University had their visa terminated by the Trump administration as of April 11.
MU reflects on Lent, celebrates Holy Week

MU reflects on Lent, celebrates Holy Week

Ellie Golko, News Reporter April 14, 2025
Several Christian denominations celebrate Lent, with each having its own practices. Lent is the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter and is typically a time of reflection and sacrifice. Holy Week is the final stretch of this season, and those at Marquette who participate in it may need support to finish strong or share their journey. 
Faculty expressed a variety of concerns in a panel-style event.

Concerns for global Marquette community voiced at Spring 2025 Faculty Forum

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter April 12, 2025
Dozens of Marquette faculty attended the Spring 2025 Faculty Forum in the Alumni Memorial Union Tuesday, where concerns for international students on college campuses nationwide were top of mind.
Tom Farley (far right) poses with his family, including Chris (second to right), at Marquette. Photo courtesy of Tom Farley.

Tom Farley is redefining his legacy. Not with comedy this time, but honesty and gratitude

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor April 11, 2025
Once identified primarily as the brother of late comedian and Marquette alum Chris Farley, Tom Farley spent years defining himself through loss and hiding pain with humor.
Catherine Gicheru delivered the keynote address at Marquette's 2025 Nieman Symposium March 28.

Award-winning journalist Catherine Gicheru keynotes annual MU Nieman Symposium

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor April 10, 2025
Marquette’s annual Nieman Symposium was held on Friday, March 28 and featured award- winning journalist Catherine Gicheru as the keynote speaker. The Symposium consisted of two panel discussions previewing the keynote. This year's theme was “Voices of Resilience: Journalism in the Face of Conflict and Contemporary Politics.” 
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