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Faculty group works to create public health programs at Marquette

March 16, 2021
University President Michael Lovell delivered his presidential address from the 707 Hub Feb. 4.

[PHOTO] EDITORIAL: University has responsibility to support students of color

February 16, 2021
University President Michael Lovell delivers seventh presidential address

University President Michael Lovell delivers seventh presidential address

February 4, 2021
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Class of 2021 commencement will be virtual

January 28, 2021
Lovell announced the cuts to staff in an email sent to the Marquette community Jan. 22. Marquette Wire stock photo

Marquette eliminates 39 positions due to financial shortfalls

January 26, 2021
Hundreds of positions are expected to be eliminated.

As end of semester draws near, anxiety regarding layoffs persists

November 17, 2020
This month's Academic Senate meeting addressed concerns regarding COVID-19, enrollment and tenure.

Academic Senate discusses various campus concerns

November 17, 2020
COVID-19 cases surge following Halloween weekend

COVID-19 cases surge following Halloween weekend

November 4, 2020
Swing states often decide the presidential election.

Some swing states called while others’ results remain unclear

November 4, 2020
Students filtered in and out of the demonstration, while some stayed at Zilber Hall for nearly 6 hours.

Students organize sit-in in support of faculty

October 27, 2020
Marquette has been designated as an R2 school.

Marquette to remain as an R2 school

October 27, 2020
The university will still make efforts to retain underrepresented students.

HSI initiative no longer part of university’s strategic plan

October 20, 2020
Bleuteaux cheers at a Marquette basketball game, circa 1985. Photo courtesy Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University.

Mad About Mascots: Costumes and names have stirred controversy throughout Marquette’s history

October 14, 2020
Walker, well-known by students, retired last week. Photo courtesy of Alex Abendschein

Dining services worker retires after 41 years

October 6, 2020
Tom Hansberger speaks outside Zilber Hall Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty, staff host press conference in response to university proposed layoffs

September 30, 2020
Joseph Miscimarra, co-founder of Fossil Free Marquette, spoke on Marquette's investments.

Fossil Free Marquette holds divestment protest

September 29, 2020
New rules for the Title IX office.

Campus victim advocates are now confidential

September 29, 2020
University President Michael Lovell announced that 39 faculty and staff positions would be eliminated Jan. 21.

Marquette Academic Workers Union respond to proposed budget cuts

September 29, 2020
Sumana Chattopadhyay, chair of the University Academic Senate, moderated the meeting. Screenshot of the Microsoft Teams meeting

University to face various possible cuts due to budget shortfalls

September 22, 2020
Guerrero and Murillo aim to listen to and amplify student voices. Photo courtesy of Evelia Guerrero and Elizabeth Murillo

New MUSG president, executive vice president elected after months-long delay

September 22, 2020
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MUSG holds debate for presidential and vice presidential candidates

September 15, 2020
Students were informed they may not be on track to graduate if they took online courses.

Fully online option not available for some engineering students

September 8, 2020
Last week, Black students presented a list of demands to Marquette administrators, including Provost Kimo Ah Yun and President Michael Lovell. They agreed to meet this week.

University hires Black counselor, takes steps to increase diversity among students

September 3, 2020
Mitch McConnell speaks on the final night of the Republican National Convention. Screenshot from DNC livestream.

Mitch McConnell speaks on the final night of the Republican National Convention

August 27, 2020
Protestors lay on the ground outside of Zilber Hall, part of the 'Die-in' demonstration in August.

‘Die-in’ demonstration outside Zilber Hall to protest in-person return

August 26, 2020
MUPD received dozens of calls about large gatherings over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Erin Cook

Students ignore social distancing measures, don’t face consequences

August 25, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education issued new rules for Title IX.

New Title IX rules shape interim policy

August 25, 2020

Defining Defunding the Police

August 24, 2020
Sen. Tammy Baldwin talked about her personal story with healthcare on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin shares her personal struggles with affording health care

August 20, 2020
Screenshot from DNC livestream.

Some endorse Sanders for president during DNC roll call, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

August 18, 2020
Residence Halls were to host guest for the DNC, but due to the ongoing pandemic and no more convention speeches in Milwaukee, residence halls will remain empty.

University will not house guests for DNC

August 10, 2020
$3.3 million of Marquette's aid will be distributed toward students.

CARES Act to provide students aid amid coronavirus pandemic

May 8, 2020
Marquette will have to change its TItle IX procedures. Marquette Wire stock photo.

BREAKING: New Title IX rules to impact Marquette sexual misconduct procedures

May 6, 2020
Alexa Jurado created a collection of prints documenting her time on campus during the 2019-20 academic year. Photo courtesy of Alexa Jurado.

COVID-19 BLOG: Living in ‘The Twilight Zone’

April 22, 2020
Plans for finals have changed due to COVID-19.

University provides updates regarding non-tenure-track faculty

April 16, 2020
Some students are facing difficulties due to the lack of on campus employment.

Coronavirus leaves students on campus without jobs

April 15, 2020
Employees unable to complete their core tasks at home will be placed on temporary unpaid furlough.

BREAKING: MU announces unpaid furloughs to curb COVID-19 financial impact

April 8, 2020
Marquette University announced Friday that its summer classes will be online only.

BREAKING: Summer classes move to online format

April 3, 2020
Graphic by Alexa Jurado

Wisconsin’s history, impact as a swing state

April 1, 2020
Provost Kimo Ah Yun and senior vice president Joel Pogodzinski announced the changes in a news release Friday.

Marquette implements new grading options for spring semester

March 27, 2020
Jeffrey Norman, District Three Commander of the Milwaukee Police Department, speaks at the vigil.

Vigil honors Molson Coors victims

March 3, 2020
Mike Gousha presented results of the law school poll at

Sanders leads among Democratic candidates in latest law school poll

March 3, 2020
Vida Coffee is part of Marquette's student-run business program.

Vida Coffee teaches students business skills in first few months

February 25, 2020
Melanie Saunders, deputy associate administrator for NASA, spoke at Marquette.

NASA’s Melanie Saunders speaks on campus

February 25, 2020
Heidi Bostic announced as new College of Arts & Sciences dean

Heidi Bostic announced as new College of Arts & Sciences dean

February 20, 2020
Graphic by Alexa Jurado

BSC celebrates Black History Month

February 18, 2020
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