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May 7, 2018
Dean Kimo Ah Yun and Senior Vice Provost Gary Meyer broke the world record for most casinos visited in a day.

Dean Kimo Ah Yun breaks world record

May 1, 2018
McKenna and the Marquette Wire's Executive Director, Patrick Thomas.

OXENDEN: Everything will be fine

May 1, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker, State Sen. Leah Vukmir visit campus to promote political involvement

March 20, 2018

MUPD responds to alleged sexual assault, video shows officer threatening to tase

September 23, 2017
John McAdams passed away Thursday. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Judge rules in favor of Marquette over McAdams

May 4, 2017
Marquette University and other institutions should encourage students to use their voices and make a difference. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Suicide, Theology: More than ‘a magic Jesus pill’

April 11, 2017
James Foley was honored during the Oscars as Sting performed

James Foley remembered on national stage during 2017 Oscars

February 27, 2017
Photo by Maryam Tunio/maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Two more students diagnosed with mumps

February 8, 2017
Marquette stock photo

University stands by undocumented students, immigrants

January 30, 2017
Participants from Jan. 27's November Project pose for a photo after finishing their workout on Marquette's campus in celebration of their win over #1 Villanova. Photo via November Project Facebook Page

Diary of physical exertion: The November Project

January 30, 2017
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

University announces tuition increase of over $1,000

January 23, 2017
Members of the Marquette community gather to counter protest The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property. Who argue Marquette's policy on transgenders does not align with its Jesuit and Catholic roots.

Protest voices disapproval of Marquette’s transgender stance, igniting counter protest

October 27, 2016
The Saint Mother Teresa statue was unveiled on campus in 2009. Photo by Maryam Tunio/maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Marquette celebrates Saint Mother Teresa’s canonization

September 6, 2016
A Marquette University police officer looks up at the parking structure where the student was standing on the ledge. Photo by Jennifer Walter/jennifer.walter@marquette.edu

Student stands on parking structure ledge spurring police response

August 29, 2016
Senior business student dies unexpectedly

Senior business student dies unexpectedly

July 25, 2016
According to the student, the shots were fired around 7:30. After the incident, the suspect fled the scene. Photo by McKenna Oxenden/mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Shots reportedly fired outside Sobelman’s, four students sustain minor injuries

June 22, 2016
The 66-year-old residence hall will not only remain open for at least one more school year but also become co-ed.

O’Donnell Hall scheduled to remain open, change to co-ed for 2016-’17 school year

May 23, 2016
Zoromski brings a teaching philosophy based upon constructive criticism. At UWM, he says sometimes his critiques are over three pages long to help improve student's work at a

Mark Zoromski named new director of student media

May 20, 2016
The university announced an increase of $1,330 for tuition during the 2017-2018 academic school year Jan. 23.

Marquette names first vice provost of enrollment management

May 10, 2016
Marquette Law School announces new collaborative initiative with St. Norbert College

Marquette Law School announces new collaborative initiative with St. Norbert College

April 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders rallies in Milwaukee before next week’s Wisconsin primary

March 30, 2016
Photo by Matthew Serafin/ matthew.serafin@mu.edu

Marquette Police Department continues active shooter trainings with College of Communication

December 10, 2015
There were no safety reports about this weekend's crimes, leading to student speculation. Photo by Maryam Tunio / maryam.tunio@marquette.edu

Marquette Police Department looking to better utilize social media after misinformation spreads

November 19, 2015
A suspected altercation took place near 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Marquette Police Department considering body cameras

November 19, 2015
Officer Brian Plachinski hands out pizza coupons to students who followed pedestrian rules. Photo courtesy of Jeff Kranz.

MUPD offering free pizza to safe pedestrians

November 12, 2015
MUPD providing active shooter training on campus

MUPD providing active shooter training on campus

November 12, 2015
Chen regained her voice after only having a 50 percent chance of doing so. Photo courtesy of Chen's LinkedIn page.

Student hit-and-run victim reflects on accident months later

November 5, 2015
Marquette Police Department considers preparing university in case of campus shooting

Marquette Police Department considers preparing university in case of campus shooting

October 8, 2015
Photo by Ben Erickson /benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

BlueLight app receives mostly positive, some negative response

September 24, 2015
Photo by Maryam Tuino /maryam.tuino@marquette.edu

Marquette Police Department: first year as a force

September 3, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/ rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

New DPS program to assist homeless people on campus

April 16, 2015
Bedbugs in one room of Straz Tower confirmed after pest control inspection

Bedbugs in one room of Straz Tower confirmed after pest control inspection

April 14, 2015
BroPhoto by Elise Krivit/elise.krivit@marquette.edu

Broken Yolk at The Marq closing, Campustown location extending hours

April 9, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

Campus police office offers space for Internet transactions

March 31, 2015
Evans Scholars host fifth St. Baldrick's to fund cancer research

Evans Scholars host fifth St. Baldrick’s to fund cancer research

March 24, 2015
Mashuda Hall floods for second time within a few months

Mashuda Hall floods for second time within a few months

March 17, 2015
Photo by Cassie Rogala / cassierogala@gmail.com

Budget may put $400,000 into 2016 building facade repair

March 5, 2015
Photo via

Marquette police reports catalytic converters stolen from cars

February 26, 2015
Bublr bikes give Milwaukee residents a new mode of transportation around the city. Photo by Cassie Rogala/cassie.rogala@marquette.edu

Students propose Bublr bike sharing stations for campus

February 26, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

DPS Sip and Stroll canceled, to be rescheduled

February 18, 2015
Administrator says replacement Marquette ID cards would not be viable

Administrator says replacement Marquette ID cards would not be viable

February 17, 2015
A photo of the suspected car that struck the student caught on a surveillance camera. Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Police Department

String of hit-and-runs strikes campus in January

February 5, 2015
Department of Public Safety . Photo by Yin Yue / yin.yue@marquette.edu

Marquette in talks with Milwaukee Police on commissioning

February 3, 2015
Photo by McKenna Oxenden mckenna.oxenden@marquette.edu

Police force commission announced at State of University address

January 30, 2015
Photo by

Jesuit Residence on track for completion this fall

January 29, 2015
MUSG supports MPD officers having all terrain vehicles. Photo by Xidan Zhang / xidan.zhang@marquette.edu

Drug offenses could cost students scholarships

January 27, 2015
Barrett's confirmation may affect the court packing in the Supreme Court.

New Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic to provide free legal services

January 22, 2015
Students displaced by Mashuda flooding expected to return this weekend

Students displaced by Mashuda flooding expected to return this weekend

January 19, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Decision on Marquette police force to come soon

January 15, 2015
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Reported campus crime costs almost $60K this semester

December 4, 2014
Photo by Becca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Three sexual assaults reported in one week

December 2, 2014
Photo via Uber.com

Uber to partner with Marquette to transport students

November 11, 2014
Photo via Facebook

More than 35,000 turn out for Halloween weekend in Madison

November 4, 2014
President Barack Obama greets Milwaukee residents at North Division High School while campaigning for Democratic candidate for governor, Mary Burke. Photo by Joe Cahill / joseph.cahill@marquette.edu

Obama stumps for Mary Burke in Milwaukee high school

October 29, 2014
MUSG supports MPD officers having all terrain vehicles. Photo by Xidan Zhang / xidan.zhang@marquette.edu

DPS holds student forum to discuss potential Police Force

October 28, 2014

MU robotics lab receives $500,000 grant

October 21, 2014
Photo courtesy of Marquette's website.

New categories on annual DPS report deal with violence, stalking

October 9, 2014
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Annual DPS report shows increase in robberies, decrease in alcohol referrals

October 2, 2014
First Lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee

September 29, 2014
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