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

New business building will break ground this spring

March 2, 2021
The University academic Senate held a special virtual meeting

University Academic Senate holds Special Meeting

March 2, 2021
Global Water center provides space for water quality research and innovation

[PHOTO] Global Water Center provides space for water quality research

March 2, 2021
Men's lacrosse player removed from team after using racial slurs

Men’s lacrosse player removed from team after using racial slurs

February 23, 2021
Many protesters were outside of the Pabst Theater, where Biden had his townhall.

[PHOTO] Biden has first public appearance outside of White House in Milwaukee town hall

February 23, 2021
Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Marquette student-athlete removed from team after racial slur video surfaces on social media

February 16, 2021
The Academic Senate was held virtually.

Positive outlook on COVID-19, progress on redesign of University Seal discussed at Academic Senate Meeting

February 16, 2021
Joseph Daniels was named dean of the College of Business Administration in January of 2020.

Remembering Joe Daniels one year later

February 16, 2021
Marquette Democrats possess a young executive board

Marquette Democrats possess a young executive board

February 16, 2021
Straz Tower has had many incidents only one month into the semester

Straz residence hall gets snowed in

February 15, 2021
GameStop stock has been a recent topic of conversation

University weighs in on recent jump in “meme stocks”

February 9, 2021
Many staff and faculty members were present outside of Zilber.

Community protests outside Zilber in response to positions eliminated

February 2, 2021
Marquette Wire stock photo.

Covid Cheq has new feature for faculty

February 2, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden was sworn into office just two weeks after the capitol riots

Two weeks after riots, President Biden takes office

January 26, 2021
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Pro-Trump rioters storm U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021
Protestors lay on the ground outside of Zilber Hall, part of the 'Die-in' demonstration in August.

Marquette Faculty Council issues letter to the Marquette community, provide potential solutions to budget shortfall

December 7, 2020
McArdle speaker to fellow demonstrators Oct. 21.

Brooke McArdle exonerated of all charges

November 21, 2020
Faculty and staff

Faculty and staff “sickened” by proposed budget cuts

November 17, 2020
Marquette students have still be attending bars near campus despite COVID-19 concerns.

Coronavirus case numbers reach dramatic highs at Marquette

November 10, 2020
Joe Biden at a rally in Pennsylvania. AP Photos

Biden, Harris projected to win presidential election

November 10, 2020
Protesters stand outside of Zilber while McArdle's hearing happens at the same time.

Brooke McArdle gains support through protest

November 10, 2020
The number of second-year students remains unknown. Wire stock photo.

School of Dentistry second-year class takes cautionary quarantine

November 5, 2020
cases

[PHOTO] COVID-19 cases surge following Halloween weekend

November 4, 2020
2020 Presidential election results will rely on key swing states

2020 Presidential election results will rely on key swing states

November 4, 2020
The signs were on all doors of the Alumni Memorial Union.

AMU denies press access to polling sites due to COVID-19

November 4, 2020
Senior Alex Liberato held a protest to change the university seal Oct. 12.

Native American Student Association follows up after protest

November 4, 2020
The signs were on all doors of the Alumni Memorial Union.

University denies media access to observe process of voting in Alumni Memorial Union

November 3, 2020
Many students have said that the Mental Health Days are not a sufficient substitute for spring break Wire Stock Photo

Marquette updates gathering policy in accordance with new Milwaukee Health Department order

October 29, 2020

What Marquette students care about

October 27, 2020
Both candidates were spaced 12 feet apart at Thursday's debate.

Final presidential debate gives voters better insights into candidates’ platforms

October 27, 2020
The most recent law Poll has Biden leading Trump by a margin of 5 points in Wisconsin. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Marquette Law Poll gives insight to 2020 Presidential election in Wisconsin

October 27, 2020
The next meeting for the Academic senate will be held virtually in November.

Academic senate discusses changes to university bookstore, diversity and 2021-2022 enrollment

October 27, 2020
The Democratic candidate won Wisconsin in 2012, but the Republican candidate won the state in 2016.

[PHOTO] Wisconsin’s importance as a swing state

October 27, 2020
Alex Liberato, president of NASA, stands in front of the Alumni Memorial Union.

Native American Student Association holds protest

October 20, 2020
Johnston Hall was built in 1907 as one of Marquette's first university buildings.

Building a University: A timeline of Marquette’s development into today’s campus

October 14, 2020
Katie Parks and daughters Madelyn and Clare pose in front of St. Joan of Arc Chapel during

Family, Faith and Friends: Friendships forged in college sustain years of love and loss

October 14, 2020
Beto discussed the importance of young people's voices on issues like Climate Change and Racial Justice.

Beto O’Rourke holds virtual rally for young Wisconsin voters

October 13, 2020
Signs around campus encourage Marquette students to vote.

Younger voters will have great importance in 2020 election

October 6, 2020
The new busses can carry more students than the regular vans, even with COVID-19 restrictions.

[PHOTO] LIMO services change to adhere to COVID guidelines

October 6, 2020
The bar graph shows cases reported each day. Screenshot via Marquette University Dashboard.

Marquette reports highest number of cases in a single day

October 2, 2020
First presidential debate turns to heated remarks and chaos

First presidential debate turns to heated remarks and chaos

September 29, 2020
Members of Marquette gathered on the lawn of the AMU in protest of the recent verdict.

University reacts to Breonna Taylor verdict

September 29, 2020
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