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On March 20, Kinser MU Law visited for a public discussion.

Get to know WI superintendent candidate Brittany Kinser following her visit to MU Law

JJ Vander Loop, News Reporter • March 31, 2025
Wisconsinites will vote for the leader of the state’s public school system this Tuesday after a primary narrowed the field to two candidates last February. 
The 2025 commencement ceremony will take place on either May 10 or 11 at Fiserv Forum. Marquette Wire Stock Photo.

Looking ahead to the Class of 2025 commencement speakers: Foley and Basting

Ruby Mulvaney, Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2025
In May, the Class of 2025 will take the next step toward their futures and graduate from Marquette University. The ceremony will take place on either May 10 or 11 at Fiserv Forum, depending on the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff schedule. 
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stands by U.S. President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

What to know about the group chat messages leaked following accidental addition of editor

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • March 28, 2025
Some people fear what would happen if the world saw their private group chats with their closest friends. For National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, this fear became a reality. 
The Suicide Prevention Training was hosted in the AMU.

Lifesavers Training continues on-campus suicide prevention efforts for MU students

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • March 26, 2025
The Alumni Memorial Union hosted a Suicide Prevention Training last Wednesday night. The event, coined, “Lifesavers,” instructed members of the Marquette community on how to recognize the warning signs and methods of support for someone at risk of suicide.
Both ceremonies will take place in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel.

Multiple Masses in honor of business student John Koser’s life to be held this week

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • March 25, 2025
John Koser, a Marquette University senior in the College of Business Administration who died in his off-campus apartment March 20, will be remembered with a series of Masses taking place March 26-27.
Dozens of students were in attendance for the presentation.

Soup with Substance: Louise Cainkar talks U.S. immigration policy changes, Project 2025

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • March 24, 2025
In a filled AMU Lunda Room, Marquette sociology professor Louise Cainkar presented her insights into current happenings in the U.S. immigration system and connections to Project 2025.
MLSC students stand in the back of the UAS meeting to defend their program.

Medical laboratory science majors fill UAS meeting to oppose program termination

Sophia Tiedge, Assistant News Editor • March 22, 2025
Students and faculty from the medical laboratory science major, wearing their white lab coats, filled the AMU ballroom at the University Academic Senate meeting Monday to urge senators to vote against closing their 90-year-old department. 
Koser's family granted the university permission to publicly share his identity Friday afternoon.

BREAKING: Identity of student who died Thursday revealed, as permitted by family

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • March 21, 2025
As of Friday afternoon, the family of the Marquette student who died in his off-campus apartment Thursday has granted the university permission to share his identity with the public.
Faculty, staff and students have access to services for coping with grief through the Counseling Center and Campus Ministry.

Marquette University mourns student who died in their off-campus apartment Thursday

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • March 21, 2025
A senior student in the College of Business Administration passed away yesterday in their off-campus apartment, Marquette University announced Friday morning.
Over 20,000 students applied to Marquette for next year.

Class of 2029 applicants soar to new heights

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • March 21, 2025
As the class of 2029 is forming, the statistics of these students differ from some of Marquette’s more recent classes, which may mean criteria for future applicants may change.
Mayer (right) has been heavily involved with Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability.

Brooke Mayer, MU engineering professor and “Engineer of the Year,” leads for a better future

Lance Schulteis, News Reporter • March 20, 2025
The honor is presented annually to an outstanding engineer in the Milwaukee seven county circle, and it found Mayer after years of work as a researcher, teacher and mentor.
Kam Jones stops to fist-bump a young Marquette basketball fan while making his way out to the team bus.

Marquette men’s basketball team sent off by fans before heading to NCAA tournament

Mia Thurow, Executive News Editor • March 19, 2025
No amount of frigid wind and pouring rain could stop Marquette fans from making their way to the Al McGuire Center lobby to cheer on their men's basketball team.
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