'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.
'Help families:' Next Step Clinic, winner of Marquette's first-ever 'President’s Challenge' opens
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
Markus Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 upset of No. 10 Villanova
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired near Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8 posted a safety alert on social media regarding a shots fired incident that happened near 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.The victim stated he was stopped at the stop sign at 23rd St and Wisconsin Avenue when an unknown suspect fired 3-4 shots, striking his vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8 posted a safety alert on social media regarding a shots fired incident that happened near 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.The victim stated he was stopped at the stop sign at 23rd St and Wisconsin Avenue when an unknown suspect fired 3-4 shots, striking his vehicle.
Markus Howard, Jamal Cain help Marquette hold off Kansas State, win 73-65
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Markus Howard had 19 points, Jamal Cain scored 17, and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65 on Saturday night.Sacar Anim added 13 points for Marquette.The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3).
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Markus Howard had 19 points, Jamal Cain scored 17, and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65 on Saturday night.Sacar Anim added 13 points for Marquette.The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3).
'It's special:' MU earns No. 2 seed as Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returns to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- As the Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returned to Milwaukee for a third time, most recently in 2017, a Marquette University senior is breaking records with a team that's chasing a lengthy tournament run.
MILWAUKEE -- As the Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returned to Milwaukee for a third time, most recently in 2017, a Marquette University senior is breaking records with a team that's chasing a lengthy tournament run.
No. 5 Maryland beats Marquette to win Orlando Invitational
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Anthony Cowan Jr.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Anthony Cowan Jr.
Marquette faculty, staff serve Thanksgiving dinner for students unable to travel home
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University faculty and staff served a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 28 for approximately 300 students unable to travel home for the holiday, along with members of the community.MU officials said many of those taking part were international students.The Thanksgiving dinner was served in the Cobeen Hall dining room and was made possible by Campus Ministry, the Office of Residential Life, and Sodexo Food Service.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University faculty and staff served a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 28 for approximately 300 students unable to travel home for the holiday, along with members of the community.MU officials said many of those taking part were international students.The Thanksgiving dinner was served in the Cobeen Hall dining room and was made possible by Campus Ministry, the Office of Residential Life, and Sodexo Food Service.
'It just gives me more of a heightened sense:' 2 women robbed near Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after two women were robbed in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after two women were robbed in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
MU Law Poll: Fewer Wisconsin voters think President Trump should be impeached, compared to October
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.
'Peace of mind:' Student volunteers work together to help the elderly as winter approaches
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
Marquette University opens Next Step Clinic to address Milwaukee mental health needs
MILWAUKEE -- Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever “President’s Challenge” — is now open.The clinic, housed alongside Next Door Foundation Inc., and operating as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is meant to address the mental health and developmental needs of Milwaukee’s underserved children and families.This year, the clinic will roll out family navigation and developmental assessment services; trauma-focused therapies for children and families will begin in 2020.According to a press release, Next Step Clinic was declared the winner of the inaugural challenge in January.
MILWAUKEE -- Next Step Clinic — the winner of Marquette University’s first-ever “President’s Challenge” — is now open.The clinic, housed alongside Next Door Foundation Inc., and operating as a satellite of Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is meant to address the mental health and developmental needs of Milwaukee’s underserved children and families.This year, the clinic will roll out family navigation and developmental assessment services; trauma-focused therapies for children and families will begin in 2020.According to a press release, Next Step Clinic was declared the winner of the inaugural challenge in January.
'Positive step:' Marquette AD supports NCAA move allowing athlete compensation
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA took a major step Tuesday, Oct. 29 toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness."The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit — something they have fought against doing for years — while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.
MILWAUKEE -- The NCAA took a major step Tuesday, Oct. 29 toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness."The nation's largest governing body for college sports and its member schools now must figure out how to allow athletes to profit — something they have fought against doing for years — while still maintaining rules regarding amateurism.
MU Law poll: Wisconsin voters narrowly divided over President Trump impeachment
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.