Remote learning extended for Marquette University students, commencement postponed
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell and other university leaders on Monday, March 23 announced the extension of remote learning for students, and the postponement of commencement as a result of the noval coronavirus.Remote learning was extended through the end of the spring semester -- May 10 -- including final exams, which will be administered online.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell and other university leaders on Monday, March 23 announced the extension of remote learning for students, and the postponement of commencement as a result of the noval coronavirus.Remote learning was extended through the end of the spring semester -- May 10 -- including final exams, which will be administered online.
Marquette officials suspend in-person instruction starting March 16; classes online until April 10
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
UWM prepares to move 'majority of classes' online after spring break; employee tested for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
Marquette falls to No. 13 Seton Hall, 88-79
MILWAUKEE — The top scorers got their points, Sandro Mamukelashvili made the difference.Mamukelashvili had a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to back Myles Powell’s 28 points as No. 13 Seton Hall built a big second-half lead and then held off Marquette 88-79 on Saturday.Seton Hall (21-7, 13-3 Big East) led 44-35 at the half and extended the margin to 24 points midway through the final 20 minutes before Marquette rallied to 84-79 on a 3-pointer by Sacar Anim with 34 seconds left.Mamukelashvili, a 6-11 junior forward, missed 10 games with a fractured right wrist, before returning on Jan. 29.
MILWAUKEE — The top scorers got their points, Sandro Mamukelashvili made the difference.Mamukelashvili had a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to back Myles Powell’s 28 points as No. 13 Seton Hall built a big second-half lead and then held off Marquette 88-79 on Saturday.Seton Hall (21-7, 13-3 Big East) led 44-35 at the half and extended the margin to 24 points midway through the final 20 minutes before Marquette rallied to 84-79 on a 3-pointer by Sacar Anim with 34 seconds left.Mamukelashvili, a 6-11 junior forward, missed 10 games with a fractured right wrist, before returning on Jan. 29.
Providence beats No. 19 Marquette 84-72
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Luwane Pipkins scored 24 points and David Duke had 15 to lead Providence to an 84-72 victory over No. 19 Marquette on Saturday, the Friars' third straight victory — all over ranked teams.Markus Howard scored 38 points for Marquette, which lost its third straight game.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Luwane Pipkins scored 24 points and David Duke had 15 to lead Providence to an 84-72 victory over No. 19 Marquette on Saturday, the Friars' third straight victory — all over ranked teams.Markus Howard scored 38 points for Marquette, which lost its third straight game.
'So shocking:' MU Dentistry student makes history as 1st African-American class president
MILWAUKEE -- Dental tools in hand and teeth to work on is Chante Parker's comfort zone.
MILWAUKEE -- Dental tools in hand and teeth to work on is Chante Parker's comfort zone.
Marquette students collect items for Baby Box Project: 'Important in helping our moms'
MILWAUKEE -- For years, city leaders and those with private organizations have worked to decrease Milwaukee's infant mortality rate, including Marquette University students.As shoppers headed to the grocery store on Sunday morning, Feb. 16, they were asked to make a pit stop in the baby aisle.
MILWAUKEE -- For years, city leaders and those with private organizations have worked to decrease Milwaukee's infant mortality rate, including Marquette University students.As shoppers headed to the grocery store on Sunday morning, Feb. 16, they were asked to make a pit stop in the baby aisle.
Marquette University posts reflections of Joe Daniels, business dean struck by driver
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University posted on Facebook on Friday morning, Feb. 14 a touching reflection about Joe Daniels, the business school dean struck by a vehicle earlier this week.It reads as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University posted on Facebook on Friday morning, Feb. 14 a touching reflection about Joe Daniels, the business school dean struck by a vehicle earlier this week.It reads as follows:
Campus community remembers Marquette dean fatally struck by car: 'A loss for the school'
MILWAUKEE -- Joe Daniels was among the field of thousands at the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon in 2012.Six years off his stage-four lymphoma diagnosis, the long-time runner had turned back to running to get in shape.
MILWAUKEE -- Joe Daniels was among the field of thousands at the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon in 2012.Six years off his stage-four lymphoma diagnosis, the long-time runner had turned back to running to get in shape.
Picked to finish 2nd to last during preseason poll, Golden Eagles women defying expectations
MILWAUKEE -- There's been plenty of change with the Marquette University women's basketball team in the past year, with a new head coach, and a lot of new players, but instead of making excuses, they're making opponents frustrated."Wow, this could be a very special team," said Lauren Van Kleunen, Golden Eagles guard.The Megan Duffy era of Marquette women's basketball seems to be off to a special start."We just keep building chemistry every day," said Coach Duffy.Taking over a team that lost six players to graduation, Coach Duffy and the Golden Eagles haven't flinched."I'm just as competitive and want to keep Marquette at the top, and they have, in the past few years, done a tremendous job in winning championships, and that's our goal every year, despite what the roster looks like, despite who's coming in, and that was my goal, to sustain that, and get those other kids experienced to be in that limelight, and to really showcase their talents," said Coach Duffy.
MILWAUKEE -- There's been plenty of change with the Marquette University women's basketball team in the past year, with a new head coach, and a lot of new players, but instead of making excuses, they're making opponents frustrated."Wow, this could be a very special team," said Lauren Van Kleunen, Golden Eagles guard.The Megan Duffy era of Marquette women's basketball seems to be off to a special start."We just keep building chemistry every day," said Coach Duffy.Taking over a team that lost six players to graduation, Coach Duffy and the Golden Eagles haven't flinched."I'm just as competitive and want to keep Marquette at the top, and they have, in the past few years, done a tremendous job in winning championships, and that's our goal every year, despite what the roster looks like, despite who's coming in, and that was my goal, to sustain that, and get those other kids experienced to be in that limelight, and to really showcase their talents," said Coach Duffy.
'Very, very different:' 7 participants took part in satellite Iowa caucus at Marquette
MILWAUKEE -- While the Iowa caucuses took hours in the Corn State, it took just minutes at a satellite caucus at Marquette University in Milwaukee.For all intents and purposes, the room in Marquette's Alumni Memorial Union may as well have been in Iowa Monday, Feb. 3."It's fun, it's exciting, and it's really necessary to come together, and stand together, to fight for what we need, and fight for a candidate that will fight for us," said Eric Rorholm, Marquette College Democrats chairman and Spokane, Washington native.Rorholm was one of the reasons Marquette played host to the caucuses."It's really cool that I get to expand this process to people that maybe don't have the means to go back to Iowa, don't have the time, don't have the money to go back," said Rorholm.Des Moines resident Joe Martin, in Milwaukee for work, said he was pleased to take part in the unique nomination process hundreds of miles from home."If this is how the Iowa Democratic Party wants to do it, I'm there," said Martin. "I plan on supporting Elizabeth Warren, which, if she's not viable, I'm Bernie Sanders.
MILWAUKEE -- While the Iowa caucuses took hours in the Corn State, it took just minutes at a satellite caucus at Marquette University in Milwaukee.For all intents and purposes, the room in Marquette's Alumni Memorial Union may as well have been in Iowa Monday, Feb. 3."It's fun, it's exciting, and it's really necessary to come together, and stand together, to fight for what we need, and fight for a candidate that will fight for us," said Eric Rorholm, Marquette College Democrats chairman and Spokane, Washington native.Rorholm was one of the reasons Marquette played host to the caucuses."It's really cool that I get to expand this process to people that maybe don't have the means to go back to Iowa, don't have the time, don't have the money to go back," said Rorholm.Des Moines resident Joe Martin, in Milwaukee for work, said he was pleased to take part in the unique nomination process hundreds of miles from home."If this is how the Iowa Democratic Party wants to do it, I'm there," said Martin. "I plan on supporting Elizabeth Warren, which, if she's not viable, I'm Bernie Sanders.
Markus Howard returns with 31 points; Marquette downs DePaul
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard returned to action and scored 31 points and Marquette beat DePaul 76-72 on Saturday, Feb. 1 in a game the Blue Demons led most of the way.His jumper — which followed a pair foul shots — occurred with 82 seconds left to give the Golden Eagles (16-6, 6-4 Big East Conference) the lead for good.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard returned to action and scored 31 points and Marquette beat DePaul 76-72 on Saturday, Feb. 1 in a game the Blue Demons led most of the way.His jumper — which followed a pair foul shots — occurred with 82 seconds left to give the Golden Eagles (16-6, 6-4 Big East Conference) the lead for good.
Marquette University to build new home for business, innovation leadership programs
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29 that the university will build a new home for the College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced on Wednesday, Jan. 29 that the university will build a new home for the College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs.
'He expected your best:' Golden Eagles coach recalls 'rebounding for Kobe' during Olympics
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski said Monday he was stunned to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant, who, along with his daughter, Gianna, was among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California."He had an intolerance for mediocrity," said Coach Wojciechowski.Bryant was respected on the many courts he conquered."He expected your best," said Wojciechowski. "That's why he thrived as a basketball player."Wojciechowski helped coach the late Los Angeles Lakers legend during the Beijing and London Olympics.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski said Monday he was stunned to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant, who, along with his daughter, Gianna, was among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California."He had an intolerance for mediocrity," said Coach Wojciechowski.Bryant was respected on the many courts he conquered."He expected your best," said Wojciechowski. "That's why he thrived as a basketball player."Wojciechowski helped coach the late Los Angeles Lakers legend during the Beijing and London Olympics.
Wisconsin to host Iowa caucus site at Marquette University: 'Opportunity to play within the system'
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history, Wisconsin will host an Iowa caucus site.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history, Wisconsin will host an Iowa caucus site.
'He provided us with a strategy:' Marquette celebrates MLK's birthday
MILWAUKEE -- A special prayer breakfast was held at Marquette University Wednesday morning in honor of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- A special prayer breakfast was held at Marquette University Wednesday morning in honor of Dr.