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University holds special academic meeting

University holds special academic meeting

May 4, 2021
Mass shootings in 2021

[PHOTO] Campus political groups comment on recent mass shootings

May 4, 2021
A protest was held outside of the Jesuit Residence April 19

Outdoor sit-in calls upon the Jesuit Community

April 20, 2021
There is one waste option in Cobeen Hall.

[PHOTO] EDITORIAL: We must act more sustainably

April 20, 2021
John McAdams passed away Thursday. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Political science professor John McAdams passes away

April 15, 2021

“Terrible” and “Angry”: Theater Professor speaks about his experience with non-renewed contracts

April 13, 2021
Car fire extinguished near Wells St. parking structure

Car fire extinguished near Wells St. parking structure

April 4, 2021
The ground breaking ceremony was done by members of the Marquette community March 23.

Marquette’s new home for business breaks ground

March 24, 2021
One year ago on March 23 Marquette announced a switch to virtual learning

March 23: One year after Marquette announced the 2020 spring semester would be fully virtual

March 23, 2021
Provost Kimo Ah Yun would not give an exact number of NTT's whose contracts were not being renewed.

Provost doesn’t reveal number of NTT contracts not renewed at UAS meeting

March 23, 2021
Asian discrimination increases nation wide

Asian discrimination increases nation wide

March 16, 2021
Marquette Wire stock photo

University exploring possibility of in-person commencement after announcing it would be virtual

March 12, 2021
The 39 staff members Marquette eliminated have yet to be reinstated.

“No one gets fired.” Protest to reinstate 39 eliminated faculty ends up in the street

March 9, 2021
Campus Ministry's IMAP and MAP trips are just some of Marquette's many service opportunities.

Immersing in Service

March 6, 2021
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 30, 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
Residence of Schroeder Hall wrote notes on their windows with post-it notes.

Life inside of Schroeder Hall

September 22, 2020
Marquette University students who need to quarantine or isolate may do so at the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Photo via Flickr

Students quarantine inside the Ambassador Hotel

September 22, 2020
Marquette's COVID-19 dashboard revealed the highest single-day increase in positive cases since the start of fall semester, bringing the total number of campus cases to 97.

Marquette COVID-19 Dashboard reveals highest single-day increase in positive cases

September 18, 2020
MUPD responds to the crash at 11th St. and Wisconsin Ave.

No injuries after car accident near 11th St.

September 17, 2020
The Commons Theater shut down following

Residence Hall directors shut down The Commons’ indoor theater

September 15, 2020
Fraternities and sororities work on diversity and inclusion within their organizations

Fraternities and sororities work on diversity and inclusion within their organizations

September 15, 2020

Schroeder Hall residents to quarantine after rise in COVID-19 cases

September 14, 2020
Marquette's percentage of positive tests now over ten percent

Marquette’s percentage of positive tests now over ten percent

September 12, 2020
Breanna Flowers, President of Black Student Council, speaks at the prayer service.

Prayer service addresses racial injustices at Marquette

September 12, 2020
Screenshot of the new dashboard shows the tests and results at Marquette.

University launches new COVID-19 dashboard

September 8, 2020
The Helfaer Theatre was lit up red in support of the RESTART Act.

Helfaer Theatre lit up red for project Red Alert Restart

September 8, 2020
Symptomatic students can get tested for free at the Medical Clinic.

Medical clinic offers COVID tests, enrollment into Froedtert GetWell Loop

September 8, 2020
Marquette Wire stock photo

Student organizations adjust to university’s “Phase 4” protocols

September 1, 2020
Marquette students must continue to follow health safety guidelines.

University reacts to parties still taking place

September 1, 2020
Wire stock photo.

Nine positive cases of COVID-19 on campus within last four days

August 28, 2020
Students will be required to wear masks in every university building.

Marquette faculty, staff prepare for students returning to campus

August 25, 2020
McClosky's among first night of speakers of the Republican National Convention

McClosky’s among first night of speakers of the Republican National Convention

August 24, 2020

The Helping Hand

August 24, 2020
The Democratic National Convention was moved from its original location of Fiserv Forum to the Wisconsin Center. The convention was also moved to an almost entirely virtual format.

Democratic National Convention Turns to Dust

August 24, 2020
Joe Biden officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

Joe Biden officially accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

August 20, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders calls upcoming election the most important one yet

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls upcoming election the most important one yet

August 17, 2020
ice Provost John Su went over academic life and statistics for the fall semester in the Aug. 13 town hall.

COVID-19 town hall outlines plans for fall semester

August 14, 2020
The Marquette seal, which features a cropped version of a painting depicting Jacques Marquette and a group of Native Americans, has sparked controversy over its revisionism.

Marquette student starts petition to change university seal

July 13, 2020
Wire Stock Photo

COVID-19 Town Hall discusses guidelines for small groups of employees to return to campus

May 19, 2020
Some students are facing difficulties due to the lack of on campus employment.

Coronavirus leaves students on campus without jobs

April 15, 2020
Students voiced their opinions about specific issues that the democratic primary candidates Bernie Sanders (left) and Joe Biden have focused on. Photos courtesy of Flikr

Marquette voters voice their opinions

April 1, 2020
The Center of Engagement and Inclusion, located in the Alumni Memorial Union, is open to all students and provides

University launches diversity, equity and inclusion training

March 3, 2020
The group is expected to meet every other Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Graduate student holds event discussing white privilege, guilt

February 25, 2020
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