Marquette's Father Robert Wild requests his name be removed from school's new residence hall

MILWAUKEE -- Father Robert Wild, Marquette University's 22nd president and chancellor, has requested his name be removed from the school's newest residence hall.Wild indicated in a letter to the university's Board of Trustees that he wants his name removed because he regrets not using his authority to do more to protect victims and prevent future clergy abuse.

Marquette University uses social media to find owner of rosary found in residence hall back in 1980s

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University is asking for help through social media to reunite a missing rosary with its owner.On Thursday, July 27, the university said a resident assistant found the rosary in O'Donnell Hall back in the 1980s.

'Impressive feat:' Students in Milwaukee Public Schools earn record $86M in scholarships

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' officials announced on Thursday, June 14 a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students.The Class of 2018 received a total of $86,247,467 in scholarship offers.

MU soccer, lacrosse stars create program combating mental health stigma

MILWAUKEE -- They've been leaders on the field for Marquette's soccer and lacrosse teams but now two graduates are hoping the mark they left behind raises awareness for a very important cause.

Paul Mascari resigns as Chief of Police at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University reported on Friday, May 25 that Paul Mascari has resigned as Chief of the Marquette University Police Department.A statement on the university's website reads as follows:

Police: Suspect robs woman near Marquette University campus

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after a woman was robbed near the Marquette University campus Wednesday morning, May 23.Officials say shortly after 9 a.m., a suspect approached a woman who is affiliated with the university near 17th and Highland.

College basketball analyst Bill Raftery shares stories about Al McGuire during visit to Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- As a player and coach, and now a long-term commentator, Bill Raftery has seen just about everything in college basketball, but at a recent talk at Marquette University, he said there was only one Al McGuire.It was a different kind of business for Raftery, fresh off another championship in college basketball, on this day at MU, as the long-time college basketball analyst spoke about the sport's broadcasting business."It was exciting and I think like anything, like players and coaches, once the ball went up, it's business as usual.

'Comedy’s quietest power couple' Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan to serve as Marquette University's commencement speakers

MILWAUKEE -- Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, a husband and wife team who have collaborated on a wide variety of comedy projects, will serve as Marquette University’s commencement speakers on Sunday, May 20, officials announced Monday, April 23.According to a news release from Marquette University officials, as part of the university’s graduation ceremony, the Gaffigans will each receive an honorary "Doctor of Humane Letters" degree.Officials noted that Jeannie is an alumna of Marquette, graduating from the Diederich College of Communication in 1992.“The joy and excitement of Marquette’s commencement will be even greater with the addition of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan to our Class of 2018.We know the Gaffigans best for their humor, but I’m sure we’ll also learn from their insights and humility that through their Catholic faith they have a foundation for their relationship that holds their family together through good times and very difficult times,” said Michael Lovell, president of Marquette University in the release.According to the release, the Gaffigans, who have been referred to as “comedy’s quietest power couple” by Vanity Fair magazine, live in Manhattan with their five children.