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EXCELLENCE
Law School receives $5 million gift to establish the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice
Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced that alumni couple Louis, Law ’66, and Suzanne Bouquet, Sp ’66, Andrew have committed $5 million to establish the Andrew Center for Restorative Justice at Marquette Law School. Read more.
Illustration by Michael Austin
Marquette awarded $3.8 million grant from Department of Defense for new 'In Defense of Water' program
Marquette has received a two-year, $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop novel, sustainable technologies to protect the environment and to provide clean drinking water. Read more.
Institute for Women's Leadership Inaugural Gala – March 8, 2022
Join us to celebrate the inspiring work, research, and collaborations from the first two-and-a-half years of Marquette’s Institute for Women’s Leadership! The evening will honor strong women on campus and in the community who advance women’s leadership—including students, faculty, staff, community partners, supporters, and allies. Learn more.
FAITH
Welcome 2022: Breath by Breath and Prayer by Prayer
A reflection by Dr. Kathy Coffey-Guenther, senior mission and Ignatian Leadership specialist. Read more.
The cannonball that inspired me to write for a cause
Student Maddie Reeves reflects on her personal cannonball moment when she followed in St. Ignatius’ footsteps in finding her calling. Read more.
leadership
Alumnus, Comcast president Bill Stemper elected to Board of Trustees
 The Marquette University Board of Trustees elected William (Bill) Stemper, Eng '77, as its newest member at its Dec. 10 meeting. Stemper is president of Philadelphia-based Comcast Business, a division of the cable unit of Comcast Corporation. Read more.
The Believer
In his tireless faith in the potential of those he coaches, Shaka Smart draws on his own basketball journey. Read more.
SERVICE
The human(ities) touch
With a passion for change and collaboration, two students help land $2 million for liberal arts-oriented innovation. Read more.
Helping Peace Thrive
Alumni couple supports community research at Center for Peacemaking. Read more.
National marquette day
Ring Out Ahoya on National Marquette Day
Put on your blue and gold and get ready for National Marquette Day, Saturday, February 26! Show your Marquette pride with fellow fans at exciting events planned in Milwaukee and game-watching parties around the nation as we celebrate this spirited tradition. Don’t see a game-watching party in your area? Organize your own National Marquette Day game-watching for the alumni in your city. Fill out the party info form and let us know all about it. For more information on National Marquette Day, visit www.marquette.edu/national-marquette-day.
ALUMNI National Awards and Alumni Reunion Weekend
SAVE THE DATE: June 2-5, 2022
This year, Alumni Reunion Weekend and Alumni National Awards will take place on the same weekend – June 2-5, 2022. Get involved as a reunion volunteer! A reunion celebration is only a success if your classmates come back to celebrate with you. Contact your friends to encourage them to attend, provide input on your reunion, and help raise funds for your class gift. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and a Marquette representative will contact you. Visit the Alumni Reunion Weekend website for more information.
ALUMNI FEATURE
Alumni Spotlight: Catching Up with Haley Veres, Comm ‘17
“Cherish your time at Marquette, and let yourself explore what you really love because passion is what will fuel your career and fulfillment for years to come.” Read more.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
Marquette University is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. The university is closely monitoring evolving developments related to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant and will address this evolving situation according to our Catholic, Jesuit mission, with the flexibility to adapt nimbly as conditions change.
Mission Week 2022: Open to Possibility
FEBRUARY 6-13
Marquette Women's Basketball vs. Georgetown Blue and Gold Pregame Reception
JANUARY 14, 2022
Classes of 2019 and 2020 Marquette Men's Basketball Pregame Gathering
JANUARY 15, 2022
Marquette Athletics M Club Hall of Fame Induction Brunch
JANUARY 23
Marquette Club of San Diego Real Chili Party and Marquette Men's Basketball Game-watching
JANUARY 23
Beyond MU: Neuroscience of the Free Throw: Insights from Motor Control Theory
JANUARY 26
Beyond MU: Finding Common Ground through Civil Conversation and Honest Dialogue
JANUARY 27
Beyond MU: Spiritual Reflection for the New Year: Following the Star - The Case for Hope
FEBRUARY 1
75th Annual McCahill Award Celebration
FEBRUARY 2
Visit the event calendar for a complete listing of upcoming alumni events.
Marquette Visit Days for Interested Students
Interested high school students can schedule their visit to Marquette – in person or virtually – today! Check out opportunities here.
Again this year, we look forward to continuing our alumni letterhead campaign, which connects our admitted MU students to our amazing network of Marquette alumni. Specifically, we’ve made the most of a partnership with the owners of the Milwaukee Pretzel Company, both proud MU alumni. For the past two years, admitted students have loved receiving a taste of Milwaukee and getting a sense of what it would be like to call MU home.
Alumni Spotlight
 Megan (Kelleher) Brannon, Arts ’06, and Patrick Brannon, Eng ’07, welcomed daughter Maura Grace on May 4, 2021. She joins brothers Aidan, 7, and Declan, 2, and sister Ciara, 5. The family lives in Barrington, Ill.
 Michael Malik, Bus Ad ’97, became director of investments with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., at their San Francisco branch.
 Jennifer Konkel Goforth, Eng ’95, was promoted to executive director of Global Aftersales Engineering and Service Operations at General Motors. She lives in Lathrop Village, Mich.
Tell the Marquette community what you've been up to lately. Send in a class note today!
Publication of the achievements of our alumni does not constitute endorsement by Marquette University.
Guess the year
Rev. Roland Teske, S.J., meets with students between classes.
a. 1969
b. 1972
c. 1975
d. 1976
ANSWER: d. 1976
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Celebrate National Marquette Day with an exclusive 2022 Shirt
Gear up for National Marquette Day on February 26. There’s no better way to celebrate this cherished day than with your very own 2022 National Marquette Day T-shirt. Plus, you’ll be showing your Marquette pride by giving back to support current students. Give now to receive this limited-edition shirt before the big day!
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