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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
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BSC celebrates Black History Month

February 18, 2020
Baek was last seen early Friday morning. Photo courtesy of UWM

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student missing

February 15, 2020
This was the scene that occurred last February that resulted in the death of Joe Daniels. Marquette Wire Stock Photo.

Individual struck by a vehicle outside Straz Tower

February 11, 2020
The ticket exchange group is used to exchange Marquette basketball tickets, among other uses. Photo via Marquette Ticket Exchange

Scams faced in Marquette Ticket Exchange Facebook group

February 11, 2020
A collision between a MCTS bus and car occurred outside Raynor Library.

Vehicle crash occurs outside Raynor

February 8, 2020
The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of Holthusen Hall.

Questions regarding Counseling Center resources remain

February 4, 2020
Students held up signs supporting abortion.

Students protest against March for Life

January 28, 2020
Marquette students attended the Women's March at South Division High School.

Women’s March returns to Milwaukee

January 21, 2020
Mike Jahner, university director of business operations, and Lora Strigens, vice president for Facilities Planning and Management, have maintained the position since Brent Ribble left.

Marquette remains without a sustainability coordinator

January 14, 2020
Marquette should consider working with the Counseling Center to promote mental health awareness on Mental Health Days. Marquette Wire stock photo

Counseling Center offers short-term therapy, refers students elsewhere

January 14, 2020
The poll was discussed during

Law School Poll shows Trump ahead of Biden, other Democratic candidates

December 3, 2019
Looking back: Progress on MUSG campaign promises

Looking back: Progress on MUSG campaign promises

December 3, 2019
Straz Hall will begin renovations once the new business building is complete Marquette Wire stock photo

David A. Straz Jr., Marquette alumnus and philanthropist, dies at 77

November 18, 2019
Lovell announced the cuts to staff in an email sent to the Marquette community Jan. 22. Marquette Wire stock photo

2020-2021 tuition increase announced

November 18, 2019
MUPD sent a safety alert March 14 notifying students about an individual on campus who is striking and threatening women. Marquette Wire stock photo.

MUPD cannot confirm shots on campus

November 14, 2019
MUPD is searching for a suspect who may be armed.

MUPD has suspect in custody

November 14, 2019
The Black Student Council has a friendly campaign on campus.

A Smile, A Wave and a Friendly Campaign

November 13, 2019
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Task force to examine the effects of alcohol and drugs on campus

November 12, 2019
Faculty Council submits revisions to demonstration policy

Faculty Council submits revisions to demonstration policy

November 5, 2019
MUPD sent a safety alert March 14 notifying students about an individual on campus who is striking and threatening women. Marquette Wire stock photo.

MUPD arrests student for threatening comments in video

October 29, 2019
The poll focused on Wisconsin voters' thoughts on impeachment.

Marquette Law School releases poll discussing impeachment

October 29, 2019
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MUPD arrests student for holding gun magazines, threatening comment

October 25, 2019
College of Education held a rally Oct. 10.

College of Education holds rally on the importance of education

October 22, 2019
There was a fire drill at Straz Tower at 6 p.m. today.

Straz fire alarm goes off

October 15, 2019
MUPD assistant chief Jeff Kranz said MUPD gathers information about fire drills. Photo courtesy of Marquette Wire stock photo

MUPD releases annual fire and safety report

October 8, 2019
Christopher Bartolone, assistant director for facility services.

Custodial staff ratify new contract

October 1, 2019
Jonathan Jimenez said he feels turning the College of Education into a school negatively impacts Marquette's reputation.

College of Education students meet to discuss future of college

September 24, 2019
Kranz said training is taking place regarding the demonstration policy.

Training in place regarding university demonstration policy

September 17, 2019
The news release said that Marquette will do everything possible to aid international students affected by the student visa policy change.

University to reexamine demonstration policy following feedback

September 10, 2019

Student-run business Vida Coffee looking to officially open in coming months

September 3, 2019
Protests took place last fall over the Puerto Rican deal.

Faculty speaks against content, approval process of protest policy

September 3, 2019
The demonstration policy was discussed at the news conference.

University requires permission for on-campus protests

August 27, 2019
Lt. Jill Weisensel ran the training for freshmen. Photo courtesy of Lt. Jill Weisensel

MUPD updates active shooter training for students

August 27, 2019
The Explorer Challenge has had a hand in notable Marquette programs and initiatives, such as the creation of the 707 Hub.

Explorer challenge awards over 7 million

April 30, 2019
Ray (right) passed away Saturday. He was 93 years old.

Ray Eckstein, university alumnus and donor passes

April 23, 2019
Sold Out, a student organization dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking, planned their third annual Run for Freedom 5K to be hosted April 26.

Sold Out Run for Freedom to host 5K

April 16, 2019
Blue & Gold Ventures took a trip to learn about business in the Dominican Republic

Vida Coffee: student-run business to open in West Allis

April 9, 2019
Emergency lights in Raynor Library are on awaiting for the power to be restored by WE Energies.

Raynor experiences power outage

April 6, 2019
Marquette students work with Project RETURN to serve Milwaukee community

Marquette students work with Project RETURN to serve Milwaukee community

April 2, 2019
With the grant, the lab will study biochemical mechanisms by which different proteins involved in a particular pathway of DNA repair work in concert to repair damaged DNA

Antony Lab receives $1.3 million grant

March 26, 2019
Power outage across campus, second time this week

Power outage across campus, second time this week

March 23, 2019
Lauren Vasko had to withdraw due to her health conditions. Photo courtesy of Lauren Vasko.

Alpha Phi for Heart Health

March 20, 2019
Women's History Month at Marquette

Women’s History Month at Marquette

March 19, 2019
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Joe Daniels named acting dean for College of Business Administration

March 1, 2019
With four dining halls and six alternative dining locations on campus, Marquette University students have a lot of food choices to explore.

Healthy eating options at Marquette

February 26, 2019
Soup with Substance hosts an event in the Alumni Memorial Union during Constitutional Consciousness Week.

Organizations collaborate to host event on Constitution

February 19, 2019
Photo courtesy of Kimo Ah Yun.

Search committee for new permanent provost to begin after spring break

February 19, 2019
David Archambault speaks to a Marquette audience about the history of Native Americans and their land

David Archambault visits Marquette during Mission Week

February 12, 2019
Heather Hathaway named acting dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Heather Hathaway named acting dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

February 7, 2019
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