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Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire
Vice President for Enrollment Management Brian Troyer conceded that Marquette’s current infrastructure and financial situations require changes to enrollment strategy.

With increasing new student population, MU seeks to expand geographic student diversity, use alumni network to market the university

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • April 3, 2025
Marquette University unveiled the 2031 “Securing Our Future” plan in March 2024, in which they announced that the university intends to reduce spending by $31 million and reinvest 40% of that back into the university.
Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford speaks after voters elected her to the state Supreme Court, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. April 1, 2025. REUTERS/Vincent Alban

Crawford wins State Supreme Court election, incumbent Underly maintains superintendent role and voter ID referendum gets approved

Sahil Gupta, News Reporter • April 2, 2025
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford won the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election early Tuesday night, defeating Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel with 55% of the final vote.
Classes in the Irish Studies minor will serve a variety of disciplines. Photo courtesy of Marquette University.

New Irish Studies minor to include storytelling, introductions to tin whistling and Irish dancing

Ellie Golko, News Reporter • April 1, 2025
March is Irish-American Heritage Month, and while some Americans may celebrate this by attending St. Patrick’s Day parades, drinking green beer or listening to bagpipes, there is more to learn about Irish Heritage and Irish culture. 
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.
The St. Joan of Arc Chapel will be closed for tours the week of Sept. 8 to give grieving students and community members a space for prayer and quiet reflection.

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.
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