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Host Alex Rivera-Grant (left) interviews Housing First Resident Advisory Council member Jeff Stingley (middle) and Housing Program Evaluator Luke Rosynek as part of the Finding Home town hall forum.

Finding Home town hall forum aims to unite Marquette community

November 19, 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
Sarah Lipo stands by her grandmother.

Finding Your Blessing of Place

November 13, 2019
International students stand in front of the Commons before the first week of school begins.

Miles Apart

November 13, 2019
A student was handcuffed in the Wehr Chem Lobby tonight.

Individual arrested in Wehr Chemistry lobby

November 12, 2019
Marquette Wire stock photo

Office of Community Engagement combines with Office of Corporate Engagement

November 12, 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
Both gifts went toward the College of Education's Institute for the Transformation of Learning.

Marquette receives donation from Purdue Pharma owners

October 29, 2019
Marquette Wire Stock photo.

MUPD arrests student for holding gun magazines, threatening comment

October 25, 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.

Robbery reported near 19th Street, Wisconsin Avenue

October 11, 2019
Marquette Wire Stock Photo.

Snapshot class listing replaced by Class Search

October 10, 2019
The Stemper family has all graduated from Marquette.

Couple donates $1 million for faith formation

October 8, 2019
Police vehicles from MUPD, MPD and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were on the scene of Tuesday's shooting.

Shooter injures man near 9th Street and Wisconsin Avenue

September 24, 2019
Guerrero and Mason are the co-chairs of I'm F1rst.

I’m First Organization offers support for first-generation students

September 17, 2019
The Marquette Law School Poll released Tuesday reveals division among voters about the coronavirus outbreak.

Marquette University Law School poll provides perspective, not prediction

September 10, 2019
President Trump trails Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders among registered Wisconsin voters, a new Marquette Law School Poll finds. Photo via AP.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden, Sanders leading over Trump

September 4, 2019
Danielle Clapham was blocked on Marquette University's twitter.

Dissertation fellow blocked on Marquette’s Twitter and Instagram pages

September 3, 2019
There was some minor damage to the 7-Eleven building.

[PHOTO] Car leaves minor damage to 7-Eleven after striking building

August 27, 2019
Samuel Johnson, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, rides a motorized scooter down Wisconsin Ave.

Motorized scooters banned on university property

August 27, 2019
The cover of the Blackbird Blues.

Marquette alumna writes novel about illegal abortion in the 1960s

August 27, 2019
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McCormick Hall to be demolished by end of year

August 27, 2019
President Lovell hands out free breakfast sandwiches at Sendiks Fresh2GO on the first day of classes

President Lovell hands out free breakfast sandwiches at Sendiks Fresh2GO on the first day of classes

August 26, 2019
Samuel Johnson, a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences, rides his scooter down Wisconsin Avenue.

Marquette bans motorized scooters on university-owned property

August 19, 2019
Marquette Wire Stock photo.

Marquette student robbed of phone, other items

August 12, 2019
A wrecking ball sits Thursday on the demolition site of McCormick Hall. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Quade.

Wrecking ball to hit McCormick this week

July 25, 2019
Incoming first-year students usually attend SPARK and fall orientation in person. Marquette Wire stock photo

MU omits woman professor’s title, but not men’s

July 17, 2019
Marquette Wire stock photo

Marquette adopts new test-optional policy

June 13, 2019

Marquette engineering professor awarded $1.4 million grant to lessen inaccuracies in CT scanning

June 9, 2019
Students will work solely online, instead of taking classes in the School of Communication at Johnson Hall on campus.

First online bachelor program now taking applications

May 22, 2019
McCormick Hall is undergoing internal demolition work this week. Marquette Wire stock photo.

McCormick demolition begins this week

May 22, 2019

Text, Toast and Good Talks

May 15, 2019
LIPO: Comprehensive view of grades beneficial

LIPO: Comprehensive view of grades beneficial

April 30, 2019
LIPO: Trumps sanctuary plan hypocritical

LIPO: Trumps sanctuary plan hypocritical

April 16, 2019
LIPO: Ending the cycle of toxic masculinity crucial to decreasing gun violence

LIPO: Ending the cycle of toxic masculinity crucial to decreasing gun violence

April 9, 2019
LIPO: Social media detrimental if used incorrectly

LIPO: Social media detrimental if used incorrectly

April 2, 2019
A mural in Black Cat Alley.

MKE Date Spots

March 20, 2019
LIPO: Embracing a life of gratitude

LIPO: Embracing a life of gratitude

March 19, 2019
LIPO: Service requirement needed to uphold Marquette mission

LIPO: Service requirement needed to uphold Marquette mission

March 5, 2019
LIPO: Privacy of public figures must be upheld

LIPO: Privacy of public figures must be upheld

February 26, 2019
LIPO: Mental health deserves special attention in winter months

LIPO: Mental health deserves special attention in winter months

February 19, 2019
Even after the #MeToo movement, media still disenfranchises women.

LIPO: Sexualization of women still occurring at alarming rate

February 12, 2019
Programs to keep the homeless warm should be implemented throughout winter, not just its coldest times.

LIPO: Compassion for homeless should last throughout winter

February 5, 2019
LIPO: Women's March lacking inclusion

LIPO: Women’s March lacking inclusion

January 29, 2019
LIPO: Nonviolence during conflict beneficial

LIPO: Nonviolence during conflict beneficial

January 22, 2019
LIPO: Altered break schedule could impact student stress levels

LIPO: Altered break schedule could impact student stress levels

January 15, 2019
University President Michael Lovell.

SWIM Initiative discusses further developments

December 4, 2018
Graphic by Natallie St. Onge

Marquette campus covers six wards, voters in AMU lean Democratic

November 13, 2018

[VIDEO] Barack Obama visits local Milwaukee high school

November 1, 2018

$1M Lilly Endowment grant to support urban pastors

October 23, 2018

Sips, Snacks and Sights: A Blue Line Adventure

October 22, 2018
Students gather outside of the Alumni Memorial Union to pass a petition to support the Marquette Puerto Rican Coalition Debt relief.

Coalition for Puerto Rican Debt Relief rallies in Westowne Square

October 9, 2018
Pita Bros started off as a food truck. Photo courtesy of Photo by Rebecca Rebholz

Pita Brothers closes after three years

September 25, 2018
A map of the Near West Side neighborhood boundaries. Courtesy of http://nearwestsidemke.org

Near West Side area receives $1.3M HUD grant

September 18, 2018
Weaponry signs exist across campus.

Active shooter training revamped as mass shootings in U.S. increase

September 4, 2018
MUPD assistant chief Jeff Kranz said MUPD gathers information about fire drills. Photo courtesy of Marquette Wire stock photo

Summer crime on campus roundup

September 4, 2018
Dr. Xavier Cole discussed RISE, an orientation for multicultural and underrepresented students, at a press conference Aug. 22.

Diversity statistics decrease as Marquette welcomes largest freshmen class

August 28, 2018
The university expelled Alex Ruiz in June. Photo courtesy of Alex Ruiz.

Student expelled after spring semester photo controversy

August 28, 2018
Marquette University dental students worked with individuals from the Wisconsin Dental Association to provide services valued at $1 million to those in need at the Mission of Mercy event. Photo via Wisconsin Dental Association.

Dentistry students help provide $1 million in services to those in need at Mission of Mercy event

July 23, 2018
“North Common will establish an identifiable place for the Marquette and broader community to interact and gather,” Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy, said. “When developing the Campus Master Plan, the Marquette community was very clear that it valued green space. North Common provides an opportunity to increase that precious space on our urban campus.

New green space construction underway near AMU

July 17, 2018
Suzanne Anglewicz, an NRA midwest field coordinator, speaks at an NRA University program hosted by College Republicans.

College Republicans host NRA speaker, students protest

May 1, 2018
From left to right, engineering students TImothy Fair, Sam Goulet and Shaun Plunkett discuss their senior design project.

Engineering students work with local company

April 24, 2018
MUSG Senator Joshua Steinfels-Saenz speaks with his peers about the pending referendum.

MUSG works to develop tuition referendum

April 24, 2018
Johnston Hall's Sunshine

Johnston Hall’s Sunshine

April 21, 2018
Wire stock photo.

MUSG appoints new LVP

April 17, 2018
Manjee was selected for outreach VP April 9, and she immediately transitioned into her role. Marquette Wire stock photo.

Student government appoints new Outreach VP

April 10, 2018
The student voter turnout in the recent MUSG presidential election was lower than MUSG's goal but higher than recent years. Graphic by Sydney Czyzon.

Voter turnout increases for 2018 MUSG presidential election

April 10, 2018
The O'Brien Fellowship allows selected journalists to investigate a project of their choice alongside student interns.

O’Brien Fellowship Award given to journalists who exposed USA Gymnastics abuse

April 10, 2018
Bias incident report dropped against MUSG committee

Bias incident report dropped against MUSG committee

April 4, 2018
Meredith Gillespie and Valerie Del Campo won MUSG president and executive vice president, respectively. Photo via campaign website.

Gillespie, Del Campo win MUSG presidential, EVP election

March 28, 2018

MUSG candidates discuss their campaign platforms

March 26, 2018
The Subway location on campus was evicted Feb. 19.

Campus Subway evicted

February 27, 2018
Some underclassmen students have faced challenges getting off Sodexo's meal plan despite medical concerns.

Meal plan presents issues for students with dietary restrictions

February 20, 2018
View of Wild Commons from across the street.

Wild Commons features new amenities, resources

February 20, 2018
Students from across the university, but specifically those involved with IT or computer science, will be able to give their thoughts on what they want in the new CIO, Gillespie said. Marquette Wire stock photo.

MUSG elects students to vice president positions

February 13, 2018

Police seize professor’s cameras

February 6, 2018
Professor Doug Fisher said the new online supply chain masters program aims to provide students with problem-solving skills.

Business school offers online degree

January 23, 2018
Marquette Wire stock photo.

Sodexo employee arrested at Cobeen

January 21, 2018
Photo courtesy of Eric Janowak

‘Shark Tank’ features alum’s life-saving survival kit

January 16, 2018
In late September, Marquette University Student Government members participated in a retreat to learn more about leadership and to grow comfortable with one another. It spurred one student to create a mental health initiative. 

MUSG member creates “You’re not Alone” campaign

December 5, 2017
The Brew provides caloric information on its menus. Marquette Wire stock photo.

New Brew Bayou opens in Dental School

November 28, 2017
A new form for students to give feedback on professors was introduced to MUSG at the weekly meeting Nov. 13. The University Committee of Teaching has been considering implementing IDEA, a student rating of instruction system, since spring 2016.

MUSG weighs possibility of replacing current online course evaluation form

November 14, 2017
Photo via Wire Stock Photo The statement said Marquette believes that this measure would disadvantage private universities and will negatively affect the next generation of citizens.

Proposed GOP tax reform bill may impact Marquette

November 3, 2017
The number of second-year students remains unknown. Wire stock photo.

School of Dentistry receives $5 million donation, largest in school’s history

October 31, 2017
Photo via congress.gov Gerald 'Jerry' Kleczka, a Milwaukee native who was a U.S. Congressman for Wisconsin's fourth district from 1984-2005, passed away Oct. 8 in Madison at the age of 73.

Remembering Jerry Kleczka: a legacy of public service

October 24, 2017
MUSG president Ben Dombrowski was one of the 28 student government leaders to sign a joint statement among American jesuit universities pledging support of DACA students last month.

Presidents of Jesuit student governments around country sign joint DACA support statement

October 21, 2017
Haider Shabi, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, founded the Marquette chapter of Amnesty International. He said he believes the only way to prevent injustices in the world from occurring is to be well-educated about the issues first.

Students create new Amnesty International chapter, aim to provide education on world’s injustices

October 10, 2017
Photo via Mary Miss

Haggerty Museum receives federal grant for city-wide project

October 3, 2017
A new form for students to give feedback on professors was introduced to MUSG at the weekly meeting Nov. 13. The University Committee of Teaching has been considering implementing IDEA, a student rating of instruction system, since spring 2016.

MUSG votes on portable scoreboard, fill positions

September 26, 2017
Ben Dombrowski and Allie Bitz during their campaign last school year.

MUSG kicks off school year with new members, proposals

September 20, 2017
Kevin Brauer, a senior in the College of Business Administration, co-runs the company Commodios.

Shorts create comfort for stadium seating

September 19, 2017

First Near West Side farmers market season comes to close

September 12, 2017
Class of 2021 convocation.

Class of 2021 boasts diversity increase

August 31, 2017
Photo by Cy Kondrick / Cy.Kondrick@Marquette.edu

Parking services sells out of permits

August 29, 2017
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