MARQUETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- No adults are in custody at this time after a seven-year-old boy fatally shot his three-year-old sister over the weekend Sheriff Joseph Konrath tells FOX 11 the children are not from the area Dispatchers received the 911 call just before 4:30 p.m Officials say it is a devastating situation for everyone who is involved "The first responders and the people working the investigation but it was harder on the family," Konrath said Deputies are not saying how or where the boy got the gun from Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE (WMTV) - A 3-year-old girl was fatally shot in the Town of Crystal Lake Saturday night According to the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office the 3-year-old girl was fatally shot by her 7-year-old brother Marquette County Sherriff Joseph Konrath confirmed the siblings were visiting family with their mom over the weekend Marquette County dispatch received a 911 call just before 4:30 p.m May 3 and responded to the home along with Neshkoro Fire Department and Waushara County EMS Konrath told WMTV the family was not from the area “The mother of the seven and three-year-old was visiting family members in Marquette County,” said Sherriff Konrath He adds this is a devastating situation for everyone involved “The first responders and the people working the investigation it was very hard on them but it was harder on the family,” said Sherriff Konrath The Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing any other information at this time due to the sensitive nature of the incident and involvement of minors This is an ongoing investigation and WMTV will continue to provide updates as we learn them Click here to download the WMTV15 News app or our WMTV15 First Alert weather app MARQUETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Marquette County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating the shooting of a 3-year-old that happened Saturday night the shooting happened in the town of Crystal Lake "Preliminary information indicates that a 7-year-old child fatally shot a 3-year-old child," says the release Officials say the Marquette County Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 4:27 p.m along with the Neshkoro Fire Department and Waushara County EMS “This is a devastating situation for everyone involved,” said Sheriff Konrath “Our hearts go out to the family and the community as they navigate this unimaginable loss.” "Due to the sensitive nature of this incident and the involvement of minors no further details are being released right now,' the release states Updated information will be provided if necessary as the investigation progresses CRYSTAL LAKE — In Marquette County a three-year old child is dead after a shooting according to the Marquette County Sheriff's Office The child was shot by a seven-year-old child on Saturday night The tragic incident happened in the town of Crystal Lake “This is a devastating situation for everyone involved,” the sheriff’s office said The Marquette County Sheriff's Office says that more information will be released as the investigation continues This is a developing story and will be updated Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error Report a typo A group of protestors brave rainy conditions Thursday in downtown Marquette to participate in a nation-wide May Day protest. (Journal photo by Annie Lippert) MARQUETTE – The streets of downtown Marquette were lined with protestors Thursday, who were voicing their displeasure with the Trump administration as part of a nation-wide May Day protest. The protest was put on by Lake Superior Indivisible in collaboration with the Northern Michigan University chapter of the American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers chapter 6761. Protesters lined both sides of Washington street all the way from the post office down the block towards fourth street, carrying umbrellas and signs bearing slogans such as “this is what a patriot looks like” and “hate does not make America great.” Cars honked as they drove by, indicating support for those standing out in the rain. “May Day celebrates the progress of working people and all those who fought to win additional labor rights and protections,” said Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible. “As Trump and his cronies strip America down for profits, we’re joining organized labor, immigrants’ rights groups, and Hands Off! allies to mark the day with a nationwide show of working people’s solidarity.” This is only the latest of several recent protests in Marquette against the Trump administration, including the Hands Off! protest on April 5th and the Stop the Cuts protest on April 19th. “It’s May Day, and pretty much in every other country except the United States, May Day is the historical day to show international labor solidarity,” said Robbie Goodrich, Contract Officer with the AAUP and history professor at NMU. “Today is part of a national day of action sponsored by hundreds of different unions and community organizations which recapture that legacy.” “Yes it’s about the labor movement, but the labor movement is about communities,” said Goodrich. “The labor movement is about families. The labor movement’s about our kids. It’s about the ones that go to college. It’s the ones that go into the trades. It’s the ones that maybe need some support from somewhere else. So this is about building stronger communities through a strong labor movement.” Annie Lippert can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 542. Her email address is alippert@miningjournal.net. ISHPEMING – Brandon Nelson, local composer, will be hosting a Celebration of Life from 3 p.m. through 6 p.m. at ... MARQUETTE – From 10 am to 1 pm on May 31st, the City of Marquette will be bringing back the Bike Rodeo and Safety ... Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan, Inc. | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - UP Health System – Marquette has announced the appointment of two health care leaders to its executive staff. Jason Collins, Ph.D., MBA-HCA, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, and Polly Hockberger, M.S., MLS (ASCP)CM, have both been appointed as vice presidents of operations. UPHS says these additions to the executive leadership team reflect the hospital’s ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation and operational growth across the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Jason Collins has more than 21 years of nursing and leadership experience to bring to his new role. He will oversee clinical operations for the heart and vascular, perioperative, oncology and imaging service lines. A board-certified advanced nurse executive and critical care nurse, Collins has served in multiple frontline and leadership positions, including cardiovascular nurse, flight nurse and critical care educator. Collins most recently served as director of clinical operations for Indiana’s largest cardiovascular and pulmonary service line, where he led successful reaccreditation efforts and helped expand services across multiple facilities. Collins earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Toronto, an MBA in health care administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and a doctorate in nursing science and advanced cardiovascular sciences from Indiana University at Indianapolis. His research explored the link between cognitive deficits in heart failure patients and early hospital readmissions. “It is a privilege to have been chosen to support the advanced medical care service lines of UPHS – Marquette,” Collins said. “I am committed to enhancing access to quality care for everyone in the Upper Peninsula.” Polly Hockberger, a Marquette native, brings more than 25 years of leadership in laboratory operations and health care management. She began her career at Marquette General Hospital in 1995 as a phlebotomist and returned to the region in 2005. Hockberger has held several key leadership roles, including director of laboratory services, where she led numerous accreditations—including Joint Commission, AABB, CAP and FDA—and helped implement strategic initiatives to improve operational performance and patient outcomes. “I am proud to work alongside the entire UP Health System team to strengthen the health and well-being of everyone we serve,” Hockberger said. “I embrace this opportunity with optimism for the future of UP Health System and a shared responsibility to serve our patients, employees and community.” She holds a Master of Science in clinical molecular genetics and a Bachelor of Science in clinical laboratory science from Northern Michigan University, where she also served as a laboratory instructor. She is certified as a medical laboratory scientist (ASCP) and a medical technologist (AMT). Registration for Summer Studies is now open Summer Studies provides an opportunity to do more with your summer Get your degree faster or catch up on course work Check off some requirements or check out some electives. With more classes available and more online options than ever Summer Studies at Marquette provides an opportunity to get more out of your summer break. Summer Studies classes are available to current undergraduate and graduate students at Marquette incoming freshmen who will attend Marquette in the fall and students from other colleges or universities. Visit Marquette Class Search to browse classes offered this summer. More information about Summer Studies, including housing and student services, is available online. Take part in Baccalaureate Mass, May 10 Apply to join Les Aspin Washington, D.C., internship program by May 5 James Friel named director of recreation Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARQUETTE (WLUC) - The City of Marquette is working to make sure its sidewalks are safe for everyone who uses them workers began their annual sidewalk restoration project That includes repairing trip hazards and improving ADA compliance on city sidewalks crews are also filling three abandoned coal bunkers under the intersection of Washington St Marquette City Engineer Mikael Kilpela says the project will make sure the city’s sidewalks are safe for residents and tourists “Providing safety and a safe environment for all users is one of the goals that the city has with it being a walkable community,” said Kilpela Kilpela would like to thank the public for its patience while navigating the temporary lane shifts and parking disruptions that will be present throughout the project The sophomore from Missouri had an nice late season push.... but we’re looking at the whole season and not projecting forward With the 2024-25 season long since in the books, let’s take a few moments to look back at the performance of each member of YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles this year we’ll also take a look back at our player previews and see how our preseason prognostications stack up with how things actually played out We’ll run through the roster in order of total minutes played going from lowest to highest and today we’ll move along to a guy who kiiiiiinda made a jump forward late in the season....... Let’s just say it: BartTorvik’s algorithm projection for Marquette in 2024-25 doesn’t have Zaide Lowery as one of the top 10 projected contributors Part of that is the continued existence of Kam Jones Part of that is the addition of top 100 prospect Damarius Owens because history says that guys with Owens’ recruiting profile contribute X amount to the team right out of the gate So part of “not one of the top 10” is just a numbers game who do you take minutes away from to get Lowery onto the floor The answer in this case might be Sean Jones The algorithm says that Jones is projected to play over 25 minutes a game... he’s not even practicing with the team as he recovers from ACL surgery in January so that means the point guard minutes are going somewhere else then someone can’t play the role that the computer says that they’re going to play In other words: Is there space in a backcourt/wing rotation for Lowery to play the roughly 10 minutes per game he averaged a year ago Is he going to have a starring role on this team this year but head coach Shaka Smart went out of his way at the Open Scrimmage in early October to mention how much Lowery’s game has grown in the offseason Smart said that we would all be impressed with Lowery’s development as a basketball player particularly since there was nothing wrong with Lowery as a player last year If he has in fact made notable strides forward — the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores be undeniable in terms of earning solid regular every night rotation minutes at worst Lowery didn’t average much of anything in terms of full season numbers last year so playing 15 minutes a night and chipping in 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds would actually be a huge step forward for him That is about what he averaged when Chase Ross was hurt last year so it’s clearly in him to do that on a limited run We just need to see it for a full 31 game season and the head coach seems to inclined to think that Lowery’s capable of doing it Shaka Smart said that about Lowery in the pre-scrimmage warm-ups after Lowery came down with a defensive rebound Smart bolted from his spot on the sideline to bark something at Lowery I presume it was something in the vein of “get your butt in gear out there,” because two seconds later I don’t think it’s a great sign for Lowery’s season that Smart had to bark at him to get him to become authoritative as a player especially after Smart was giving Lowery his flowers before gameplay started I also don’t think it’s that good to find out after the game that the aforementioned layup in transition was one of just two buckets for Lowery on five attempts while playing every single minute of the scrimmage To put it another way: Al Amadou finished with the exact same number of made baskets something that Lowery did not do on three attempts There’s a very real chance that what Smart shouted was some variation on “hey you’re making me look bad out there after I complimented you.” In terms of “performances directly after the head coach talked about how great you were,” this was one of the worst that you’ll ever see If Lowery has in fact made the progress that Smart said he has then there shouldn’t be a requirement of Smart running out onto the court to motivate Lowery’s play Because of the departure of Tyler Kolek and the questionable status of Sean Jones Marquette may need a lot from Zaide Lowery this season If he’s not ready to grab onto that opportunity playing like the guy that Shaka Smart had to jump out and shout at during that open scrimmage he had the knee issue that caused him to miss a couple of games it’s possible that it was limiting him a bit even after he got back out on the floor Lowery was pretty much a gigantic net negative on the team while he was on the floor Marquette was scoring 13 fewer points per 100 possessions and giving up 16 more per 100 trips on the defensive end with Lowery as one of the five active players You can kind of understand why Lowery had played 5 minutes in the 8 point home win over Georgetown another 5 minutes in the overtime win at DePaul Marquette needed impact players in those games head coach Shaka Smart was not getting impact from Zaide Lowery this all looks like precisely the kind of performance that you’d expect to see from a guy who wasn’t projected to be one of Marquette’s top 10 contributors which was the case with Lowery back in in the preseason as noted in his preview it seems like Shaka Smart hollered at Lowery to get his butt in gear to draw the comparison to what I saw in the open scrimmage from the road game against Seton Hall through the NCAA tournament loss to New Mexico: Lowery averaged 5.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in just short of 18 minutes a game and he knocked down just under 47% of his three-pointers Lowery had an offensive rating of 130.6 and a PORPAGATU it is very hard to remember this happening or realize that it was happening in the moment mostly because Marquette suffered eight of their 11 losses on the season in this window He might have been part of the problem for whatever ailed the Golden Eagles in their 15-3 start to the season but Zaide Lowery was absolutely not part of the problem as they went 8-8 the rest of the way what was saw from the sophomore from Missouri in the final 16 games is what we hoped that we would see for the whole season It’s just that the jump didn’t quite matter because of everything else going on I mean, it has to be the Villanova road game it was a cartoonish loss where the Golden Eagles fell behind 17-4 in the first five minutes and didn’t get closer than eight the rest of the way Lowery didn’t even check into the game until the score was 17-8 including making all five of his three-pointers He also grabbed eight rebounds and snared a steal It’s kind of a microcosm of the entire last 16 games Marquette had a lot of problems for that two month long stretch... Lowery was hitting for the numbers that I thought were possible if he lived up to the praise that Shaka Smart was layering on him in the preseason but Lowery was also kind of invisible against Maryland If we had seen 5&4 and 47% shooting Zaide for 31 games this grade would be an absurdly high number because we really couldn’t have asked for more from him given what his role on the team was supposed to be it also didn’t really help Marquette win ball games against NCAA tournament caliber opponents Facebook: AnonymousEagleInstagram: AnonymousEagleSBNBluesky: AnonymousEagle atBadger Challenge Hollander Breaks Javelin Program Record at Badger Challenge Friday5/2/2025 6:59:00 PM | Track & Field Golden Eagles second-to-last meet of outdoor regular season Experts Directory Form Marquette.edu // News Center // 2025 News Releases // MILWAUKEE —Marquette University will recognize the 2,889 members of its 144th graduating class with Commencement ceremonies to be held Saturday Undergraduates will be recognized in a ceremony at 1 p.m. and graduates of the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management will be recognized in a ceremony at 5 p.m Photographers are welcome to capture b-roll and still images freely in an unobtrusive manner. 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Report an accessibility problem To report another problem, please contact kevin.m.conway @marquette.edu Privacy Policy Legal Disclaimer Non-Discrimination Policy Accessible Technology Some of the work will be done at night to minimize traffic impacts we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” said Gov repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges local jobs without raising taxes by a dime let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying One lane of alternating traffic will be open on M-28 using traffic regulators this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 27 jobs This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists We’ve got two former Marquette guys moving on to the conference semifinals so here’s a schedule for you to keep tabs on them But Doc couldn’t cook up a way to support that effort from The Greek Freak Two former Marquette guys are on to the second round although only one of them had a real on-court impact on his team so far in the playoffs As you might expect, the #34 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft didn’t get onto the court for the New York Knicks in their first round series against the Detroit Pistons Things looked a little shaky for New York after they needed a late 21-0 run to win Game 1 The remaining four games in the series were decided by a grand total of nine points going for 31.5 points per game and adding 4.0 rebounds and a team high 8.2 assists Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in a double-double on average on 19.7 points and 10.0 rebounds and it feels like head coach Tom Thibodeau could be doing a liiiiiittle bit more to diversify the offense and open the floor up a bit The Knicks will tangle with the Boston Celtics in the second round after the C’s beat Orlando 4-1 in their first round series Boston won their four games fairly handily in the one game that the Magic took from them It’s no surprise that Jayson Tatum was a menace in the series leading the Celtics in both points and rebounds at 31.3 and 11.3 respectively since he averaged 5.3 in the four games that he played and Jrue Holiday averaged 5.5 in just two contests Tatum’s missed game was Game 2 after suffering a bone bruise late in Game 1 That was all way back on April 20th and 23rd so I suspect that there’s not too much to worry about in that department for this series It took seven games for the #7 seeded Golden State Warriors to find their way past the #2 seeded Houston Rockets in the first round The Rockets won Games 5 and 6 to force the decisive contest on Monday night but there wasn’t much drama involved by the time that one wound to its conclusion Buddy Hield lit the Rockets up for 9-for-11 three-point shooting in Game 7 to lead the Dubs with 33 points and Golden State went up 94-74 with 2:31 to play off — yep but he was just GSW’s #4 scorer behind Steph Curry The former Marquette star averaged 18.3 points and 4.8 assists per game against the Rockets even though he missed most of Game 2 and all of Game 3 after Amen Thompson took Butler’s legs out from underneath him on a rebound It’s a surprise by way of seed line for Golden State to be here, and the same can be said for their second round opponent. The Minnesota Timberwolves are the #6 seed in the Western Conference, but they crumpled the #3 seeded Los Angeles Lakers up into a ball in their 4-1 series victory Anthony Edwards was the top scorer at 26.8 per game and 22.6 a night from Julius Randle went a long way as well Ant-Man led the T-Wolves in assists at 6.2 per game while Rudy Gobert was the leading rebounder with 9.8 per game against Luka Facebook: AnonymousEagleInstagram: AnonymousEagleSBNBluesky: AnonymousEagle Roegner Named All-BIG EAST Second Team5/1/2025 1:35:00 PM | Men's Tennis Roegner earns back-to-back BIG EAST honors Dentistry Marquette remains only school in the nation to offer accelerated license process Marquette University School of Dentistry celebrated its second class of graduates to receive diploma privilege to practice in the State of Wisconsin continuing to set a precedent as the first and only dental school in the country to offer such a program 16 members of the school’s Class of 2025 have opted to take advantage of the diploma privilege which accelerates the licensing process by eliminating the need to pass a regional practical examination all 16 will be able to begin practicing in Wisconsin shortly after graduation The school commemorated the occasion with an celebration with school faculty and leaders from the Department of Safety and Professional Services and the Wisconsin Dental Association “We are proud to carry the momentum of last year’s inaugural class to receive diploma privilege with this year’s equally strong cohort,” Dean Elsbeth Kalenderian said “These soon-to-be graduates are well prepared to enter Wisconsin’s dental workforce more quickly thanks to this program and our state partners.” The Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board voted unanimously in July 2023 that Marquette’s dental school already included assessments of the same practical competencies that meet the requirements of the regional exam students are eligible to apply for licensure immediately after graduation who presented each fourth-year student in attendance with a personal letter said the diploma privilege initiative took a great deal of time and collaboration to bring to life but Wisconsin is already seeing returns on licensure reform “We had a lot of conversations about how we evaluate competency in the state of Wisconsin and it was very clear that that the competencies demonstrated in the ongoing training you receive day in and day out here at the dental school is far more demonstrative of your skill sets than a single-day high stakes exam,” Hereth told the students the state decreased the amount of time it takes to receive a dental license by over 60% claiming that the saved time generates an additional $54 million in wages for Wisconsin license holders and more in net economic impact “It’s about patients getting care faster it’s about students being able to pay off their student loans a little bit quicker and it’s about making sure that we all can support our families and the members of our community,” he said said he chose to remain in Wisconsin because of the diploma privilege program “I was able to avoid paying $3,000 to $4,000 for another exam and will get my licensing quicker and I look forward to being able to start working sooner,” Cook said Cook will graduate from Marquette alongside nearly 100 classmates on May 11 and move to the northern town of Medford soon after to begin practicing “Marquette has provided an excellent clinical education to prepare future dentists to practice in the community,” he said “This diploma privilege is accelerating licensing for competent dentists graduating from Marquette to also help with the shortage of dental care that we are facing in Wisconsin.” School of Dentistry celebrates nation’s first graduating class to receive diploma privilege James Friel who has served as acting director of recreation since October will take on the role on a permanent basis Chief Wellness Officer Luis de Zengotita announced. “James demonstrated exceptional leadership as acting director guiding Campus Recreation through a critical period with skill “His efforts were instrumental in the successful opening of the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility I am also deeply grateful to the entire recreation team for their hard work and commitment throughout this transition. “I look forward to James’ continued leadership as we further weave wellness into recreation as part of our university-wide strategy to promote student thriving when he was hired as associate director for campus recreation He previously served as the assistant director at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater for 10 years overseeing intramural and club sports. In his role as associate director at Marquette he led the student staff at the Rec Center and Rec Plex transforming how Campus Recreation manages its operations and simplified all membership pricing and options for members. Friel coordinated the moving plan out of temporary recreation spaces across campus and into the new Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility Visits across the facility and its units are up across the board: Friel says he is excited to continue developing programs and spaces that engage students in recreation while deepening their understanding of physical wellness as a foundation for overall well-being He is committed to fostering inclusive environments where all students can build healthy habits strong relationships and essential life skills through movement “I would like to thank Luis de Zengotita for trusting me to lead campus recreation,” Friel said “It is a very exciting time for our department as we align our strategies and priorities with the wellness model that Luis has set forth I look forward to working with our team to implement innovative wellness programming Together we will make a good program great.” 2025 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | ‘I feel like I have no excuse to not succeed:’ Marquette senior focuses on gratitude before graduation Communication Former President Barack Obama and Darian StephanAs Urban Scholar Darian Stephan envisions walking across the graduation stage he reflects on the loved ones and mentors who have supported him Although it’s hard to prioritize one mentor’s help over another there is one man who has made all the difference in his world — his dad. the Milwaukee native’s parents were in a terrible car accident was left with serious injuries that included a broken back and jaw Doctors told him he would never walk again surviving and thriving and ultimately taking care of two little boys by himself. “You would never know my dad’s story by looking at him “He never complained or took anything out on my brother or me My dad had to confront so much adversity and persevered through all the obstacles so we could have a normal I feel like I have no excuse to not succeed He’s my hero and inspiration and the reason why I feel like I can do all things.” who serves as his mentor to this day. “Darian has masterfully crafted a way to fund his dreams while investing in his future,” Daniels says “He does not let challenges stop him.” Stephan received a phone call at work from Daniels offering him the opportunity of a lifetime. I was working at Walmart Auto Care Center when I got a call from my mentor,” Stephan explains “He asked me if I wanted to introduce President Barack Obama at his pep rally the next day ‘I would love to.’ I then got on the phone with representatives from President Obama’s campaign and had to do a background check.” Stephan was introducing President Obama on stage in Milwaukee “I didn’t have time to prepare or be nervous,” Stephan says. Stephan asked President Obama what was the biggest lesson he had learned while in office gave me that that Obama smirk and said to listen more than you speak,” Stephan explains “The whole experience was a blessing.” JohnRaé Stowers, associate director of the Educational Opportunity Program They got to know each other when she served as an adviser for the Urban Scholars program. “Darian is special because he’s both outgoing and deeply committed,” Stowers says “I’ve watched him chase after what he wants securing his job with the Milwaukee Bucks or making moves toward his future But what truly sets him apart is his heart He’s driven not just by personal success but by a desire to make his family proud and be a pillar for his brothers.” As a former first-generation student herself it’s important for Stowers to follow her students and mentees closely because she’s walked their path. “Darian’s journey is a testament to the power of growth “He didn’t just let college happen to him — he took charge of his experience amazing connections and stayed committed to becoming the best version of himself.” like meeting the right mentors at the right time or embracing an opportunity to meet a former president He currently works as a corporate social responsibility intern with the Milwaukee Bucks and was recently offered a full-time position as a people He gladly accepted and begins in early June. Stephen thinks about his mom a little more and what she might think of the person he’s become. “She passed when she was 23,” Stephan says I’m going to be living longer than she did how can I just make an impact and uplift others with the time that I have here?” Educating across languages: Bilingual philosophy course launches fall 2025 The final deadline for applications to study at the Les Aspin Center for Government is Monday Apply online. The Les Aspin Center for Government provides academic and internship programming focused on the public policy-making process The Les Aspin Center for Government facilitates varied internship placements for academic credit and a new flexible curriculum offered each fall Students from all majors are welcome to apply. elective credits from the following: Contact aspincenter@marquette.edu with any questions. Parking Structure 2 will be completely closed from Monday on May 12; All vehicles and bikes that are stored at Structure 2 must be removed by that time or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. Employee permit holders received an email in April from Parking Services regarding their temporary relocation assignment. If an employee did not receive this email, they should reach out to Parking Services. Entry lanes to Structure 2 will close on Sunday Permit holders should start parking in their summer assignment at that time. Student permits expire on Saturday, May 10, at 11:59 p.m. Summer 2025 student permits are on sale now and can be purchased on the Parking Services website. Golf Headed to NCAA Urbana Regional4/30/2025 12:33:00 PM | Men's Golf The Golden Eagles will make their sixth NCAA Regional appearance Bodner Named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year4/30/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse Five Golden Eagles earned BIG EAST postseason recognition When my sisters and I were growing up in California our parents introduced us to Hawaiian traditions celebrations and the language that helped us understand It is who we are and part of all that we do A Hawaiian phrase they taught us is mahalo nui loa Mahalo nui loa is significant today because I am filled with thanks and gratitude for the family members support and mentorship have prepared me to serve as Marquette’s 25th president staff and alumni; members of the Society of Jesus; current and emeriti members of the Board of Trustees; elected officials civic and religious leaders and community partners; and higher education leaders and delegates who have joined to celebrate today’s inauguration I am mindful of all who have contributed to our university’s rich and storied heritage since our founding in 1881 by the Most Reverend John Martin Henni Marquette is blessed to be experiencing tremendous momentum passionate and selfless leadership of Marquette University as our 24th president from 2014 to 2024 friend and mentor and I am dedicated to carrying on the work that he began. As the leader of this great Catholic I am committed to providing our students a transformational experience that prepares them to make our world better by becoming women and men for and with others. a favorite part of my work — whether as dean provost or president — has been spending time with our students They add joy to each day and every encounter as they eagerly share what they want me to know about their Marquette experience Each of our students represents why we should all have hope for the future — and they remind me why I answered the call to be an educator I appreciate your continued prayers and good wishes for the Marquette University community Kimo Ah YunPresident of Marquette University Marquette firsts: President Ah Yun’s inauguration is latest historic moment Understanding the symbols and traditions of Marquette’s presidential inauguration A brief history of presidential inaugurations at Marquette University or until all tickets have been claimed — whichever comes first University Special Events will process requests in the order they are received and we appreciate your patience during this process. 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Five Golden Eagles and MLAX Coaching Staff Honored by BIG EAST4/30/2025 10:30:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse First-year head coach Jake Richard and assistants earn BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year and 5.9 assists per game last year while shooting 48% from the field Though his three-ball suffered in percentage from his previous season he took a lot more of his shots off of the dribble hitting about 1.9 per 6.1 attempts per game for 31% Jones played a lot of lead initiator for Marquette this past season lending credence to the theory he can be a true combo guard at the NBA level His marked increase in assist numbers also supports this idea as he became the team's best playmaker Jones was very much a problem inside the arc for opposing defenses as his craftiness and ability to finish at the rim help him to create offense both for himself and for others using his 6-foot-5 frame to get near the rim he also helped to create transition opportunities by averaging 1.4 steals per meaning he will be playable early on in his career for whichever NBA team decides to draft him His experience will lend itself to early impact as he is fully developed physically at 200 pounds evident in the aforementioned rebounding as well as his ability to finish at the rim – he almost invites contact at the cup though he only averaged 2.6 free-throw attempts per game The issues with Jones come when discussing his shooting percentages which were poor this year outside of attempts in the lane which underlines his massive drop in three-point shooting from the previous season Jones brings so much to the table that his lacking outside game should not be a complete stock killer overall Whoever decides to select him will be getting a player who is ready made to lead the second unit of an offense with eventual hope that he can be a starting guard who can slide into either spot The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 5/1/2025 9:10:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! 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What you need to know about the undergraduate Commencement ticketing process Marquette’s 144th Commencement ceremony will be held Saturday Marquette would like to thank our graduates and their families for their patience and understanding as we awaited the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff schedule Following is the schedule of events for Commencement 2025 weekend:  hosted by President Kimo Ah Yun and the Marquette University Jesuit Community at Ray and Kay Eckstein Common (green space east of the Alumni Memorial Union)  Rain site: Alumni Memorial Union (all graduates and their families are invited to attend) — Baccalaureate Mass at the Al McGuire Center  (all graduates and their families are invited to attend) — Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum   — Graduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum   faculty and staff are welcome to attend Friday’s reception celebrating the Class of 2025 and the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday morning The undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies will also be livestreamed — visit the Commencement website for a link to the livestream. Guest tickets for undergraduate Commencement will upload on Thursday to students’ Marquette Gameday App for those who have RSVP’d and requested up to six guest tickets. Students who have RSVP’d should check their Marquette Gameday App accounts on May 1 to confirm receipt How to access / transfer tickets for undergraduate commencement  There will be no ticketing requirement nor a limit on guests for the Graduate School Graduate School of Management and Health Sciences professional ceremony because of the sizes of those classes Law School and Doctor of Physical Therapy program will hold separate ceremonies and will not be part of the Fiserv Forum ceremonies Ceremonies for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physician Assistant Studies programs will be held in August There will be no other college-specific ceremonies All Commencement-related information, including the ticketing process, is available on the Commencement website For any questions or issues accessing your My Marquette Gameday Account, please contact the Marquette Ticket Office at 414-288-GOMU or athletics@marquette.edu Dr Kimo Ah Yun was inaugurated as the 25th president of Marquette University at a combined Mass and installation ceremony held Tuesday The Mass was presided over by the Most Rev President Ah Yun was unanimously elected the 25th president of Marquette University by the Marquette Board of Trustees at a special board meeting in November 2024 who had served in the dual acting president and provost roles since June 10 who led the university as its first lay president from 2014 until his death on June 9 President Ah Yun is the first person of color to lead Marquette and the Catholic Jesuit university’s second lay president in its 143-year history. “The world needs a strong Marquette,” President Ah Yun said “It needs passionate and compassionate leaders It needs individuals who believe faith and reason can and should coexist It needs thinkers and dreamers; the faithful and the curious chair of the Marquette University Board of Trustees installed President Ah Yun on behalf of the Board of Trustees is a faithful servant leader who cares a great deal about Marquette University our people and our future,” Adams said. The inauguration theme was “Open your heart Change the world,” which celebrates Marquette’s rich Catholic Jesuit tradition by inviting all in the community to ground themselves in the university’s mission and seek the truth about God and the world that they may grow as individuals for and with others and by putting students at the heart of all we do we will educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields “Changing the world can seem like an impossible task,” President Ah Yun said “There are so many things that get in our way I get to see people change the world every day I see it in our faculty and staff who are working with our students I see it in our alumni across the world who are going out and setting the world on fire.” The inauguration theme is rooted in a February 2022 letter from Pope Francis announcing the Catholic Church’s Jubilee 2025 in which he wrote: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.” colleges and academic institutions were represented by affiliated delegates a group that included 18 presidents and chancellors More than 120 students representing 60 student organizations led a procession to open the proceedings. President Ah Yun shared a message of gratitude with the Marquette community as he prepared for the inauguration ceremony. “I have come to know Kimo as a man of extraordinary talent wonderful sense of humor and a deep devotion to all that Marquette seeks to be,” said Rev a member of the Marquette University Board of Trustees who delivered the homily Other inauguration events included an Inauguration Symposium on April 10 that brought together leaders from Milwaukee’s four Jesuit schools for a panel discussion on Jesuit Education in Milwaukee President Ah Yun participated in the Marquette Community Day of Service — the Arrupe Center’s largest and longest-running day of service — on April 12. President Ah Yun joined Marquette in 2016 as dean of the Diederich College of Communication was named acting provost in 2018 and then permanent provost and executive vice president for academic affairs in 2019 he is committed to furthering the university’s mission of educational access and ensuring all students are successful from their first day to their first destination following graduation. President Ah Yun’s tenure at Marquette has been marked by a dedication to fostering academic excellence and nurturing a community committed to service faith and justice while having the fortitude to make difficult decisions Having served Marquette in several key leadership roles over the past eight years President Ah Yun’s leadership provides continuity on major initiatives including implementing the university’s Marquette 2031 Strategic Plan and builds upon positive momentum in increasing student retention rates finding more effective and efficient ways for the university to operate and raising funds to grow the endowment so that a Marquette education is accessible and affordable for all students. Marquette is currently ranked in the top 20% of national universities and in the top 20 for undergraduate teaching by U.S The Princeton Review named Marquette among its Best Value Colleges for 2024 and ranked it No 12 nationally among private universities for internships and No 1 in the nation for community service engagement. More biographical information on President Ah Yun is available online I'm your neighborhood reporter for Manitowoc and the Lakeshore region The child was shot by a seven-year old child on Saturday night Beau Westphal scored with 8:15 left in the first quarter in Denver on Thursday evening to put Marquette men’s lacrosse up 2-1 on top seeded Georgetown in the Big East tournament semifinals After the two teams went to double overtime in a closely contested game in the regular season And then Georgetown went on an 18-6 run the rest of the way to advance to Saturday’s championship game against the winner of the Villanova/Providence semifinal by way of a 19-8 victory The writing was on the wall not when Georgetown scored the final two goals of the first quarter but when they scored the first three goals of the second quarter as well they held Marquette without a goal until there was less than two minutes left in the half It was just 6-3 heading to the locker room but it felt a lot deeper of a hole than that with just one goal in the final 23 minutes of the half Georgetown was completely fine letting Marquette score once for every two Hoya goals That led to a 13-5 margin with one quarter left to play and it was pretty clear how this was already over Marquette’s first season under the direction of Jake Richard ends on a bit of a down note It was Marquette’s first Big East tournament appearance since 2022 and it was the first season with more than six wins or a .500 or better finish since the Golden Eagles went 8-8 after an NCAA tournament loss in 2018 For the second year the Diederich College of Communication will welcome high school students from across the Milwaukee area for a free on-campus workshop focused on storytelling personal branding and exploring the dynamic field of communication Led by faculty members Julia Schultz and Patrick Johnson hands-on introduction to strategic communication and journalism Participants will use cutting-edge tools and techniques to uncover their personal strengths develop their brand and bring their stories to life Last year’s event brought together students from Brookfield Central West Allis Central and Whitefish Bay High School The day included dynamic sessions led by Schultz and Johnson; Schultz guided students through the process of identifying their personal brand archetypes while Johnson helped them craft those narratives into multimedia presentations asked thoughtful questions and delivered compelling final projects to an audience of peers and parents with many students expressing strong interest in returning to campus — and even applying to Marquette Know a high school student who would benefit from this experience? Encourage them to register for the 2025 workshop. For questions, contact us at comm@marquette.edu Date: Tuesday, Aug. 12Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Location: Johnston Hall, 1131 W. Wisconsin Ave.Register at: marquette.edu/communication/story-of-you.php Graduate Student Organization (GSO) election results for 2025-2026 From Marquette track star to NFL prospect: A Q&A with alumnus and athlete Mitch Van Vooren Law School faculty spotlight: Prof. Christine Chabot Track & Field Travels to Madison for Badger Challenge Friday4/30/2025 6:15:00 PM | Track & Field Golden Eagles first of two meets in May before BIG EAST Outdoor MLAX Faces No. 13 Georgetown Thursday in BIG EAST Semis4/28/2025 6:07:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse MU and GU played in a 2OT thriller on April 5 #MUBB Celebrated Senior Class At Annual Banquet Thursday Night4/11/2025 11:39:00 AM | Men's Basketball Mitchell Earns MU’s President’s Award at Marquette Athletics Annual Blue & Golden Globes4/28/2025 12:32:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, SAAC, Academics and Student Programs, M Club, Spirit Squads Marquette’s annual athletics banquet was held Sunday night at Harley-Davidson Museum Arts & Sciences Natalia Beans a sophomore in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences has earned the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship encourage and financially support students in STEM fields in the United States who show exceptional promise of becoming the next generation of research leaders in these fields Beans is one of 441 recipients for 2025-26 nearly all of which have intentions of completing a Ph.D she will receive a $7,500 scholarship in each of her junior and senior years of college “The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious honor that rewards true potential in STEM field research and we are proud of Natalia in receiving this award,” said Marquette President Kimo Ah Yun “Her personal story and the impact mentored research opportunities can have stand as great examples of what the Marquette community has to offer I look forward to following Natalia’s journey toward her goals and know she will continue to inspire more Goldwater Scholars at Marquette.” Beans is a Milwaukee native majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and her exposure to faculty-mentored research which formed her career ambitions of earning a Ph.D in cell biology to pursue advancements in drug discovery for cancer research I was diagnosed with Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Standard Risk) and my battle with cancer taught me that cancer hurts more than just the patients,” Beans says of her inspiration for research I used this struggle and the belief that God saved me for a reason as motivation to help other kids facing the same challenges I survived Once I got involved in mentored independent research it was an experience that opened my eyes to the possibility of pursuing a Ph.D Misfolded proteins are associated with many neurodegenerative and systematic diseases “It is quite unique to have an undergrad on a major peer reviewed publication,” Manogaran said “It’s more impressive that Natalia is a sophomore She is an exceptional undergraduate student who has demonstrated intellectual curiosity and dedication while contributing to the research of a major research paper.” Beans also counts among her faculty mentors Dr. Rosemary Stuart and Dr. Martin St. Maurice for their encouragement and guidance on her path to choosing a career in research Beans is a member of the Honors Program and is also an Urban Scholar The Goldwater Foundation is a federally endowed agency established by Public Law 99-661 on Nov encourage and financially support outstanding undergraduates interested in pursuing research careers in the sciences The Goldwater Scholarship is the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in these fields The Goldwater Foundation has awarded 11,162 scholarships since 1989 the first year the scholarship was bestowed and Goldwater Scholars have gone on to win an impressive array of prestigious awards becoming National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellows DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellows Jesuit mission means we are committed to upholding the inherent dignity of each person created in the image and likeness of God That commitment means working with students faculty and staff to navigate these changes and ensuring all in our community know they are valued and supported. Following are the latest updates and reminders Please watch Marquette Today for new information and guidance as they become available. Marquette 4, Hall 1: At Masinelli Field in Ottawa on Saturday, the Crusaders improved to 20-3 on the season with the win over the Red Devils. Anthony Couch (6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K) picked up the win, while Jaxsen Higgins (1 IP) earning the save. Sam Mitre (RBI) led the offense with three hits in three at-bats, and Couch recording two RBIs and Keaton Davis knocking in a run. Wheaton Academy 15, Sandwich 2; Mahomet-Seymour 11, Sandwich 6: At Sandwich, the Indians dropped to 12-13 on the season after losses to the Warriors and Bulldogs. Braden Behringer had two hits and an RBI against Wheaton Academy, while Diego Corral also drove in a run and Anthony Wade (3⅔ IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 5 K) suffered the loss. Against Mahomet-Seymour, Nick Michalek (double, RBI) had two hits, Chase Clark drove in two runs, and Behringer doubled. Marquette 17, Hall 1 (4 inn.): At June Gross Field in Ottawa, the Crusaders (18-4) scored nine runs in the second and seven more in the third in the victory over the Red Devils. Makayla Backos (double, home run, four RBIs) had two hits for Marquette, while winning pitcher Taylor Cuchra (4 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K) and Kinley Rick (two RBIs) each homered. Avery Durdan, Lily Brewer and Taylor Gamons each drove in a pair of runs. Serena 13-13, Ashton-Franklin Center 2-2: At Ashton, the Huskers (15-6) swept a doubleheader from the Raiders. In Game 1, RayElle Brennan (two doubles, four RBIs), Brynley Glade (two triples, RBI), Jenna Setchell (three stolen bases) and Lanee Cole had two hits apiece. Finley Brodbeck and Maddie Glade (two RBIs) both doubled. Cassie Walsh (7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K) earned the pitching win. In Game 2, Anna Hjerpe (RBI) had three hits, with Brynley Glade (two triples) and Brennan (three RBIs) each had two hits. Emily Hoffman had two RBIs and Setchell (7 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 13 K) picked up the win. Marquette competes at Mooseheart: At Mooseheart, the Crusaders had a number of top three finishes at the Mooseheart Relays. For the boys, individual firsts came from Jacoby Gooden (100-meter dash, 11.76 seconds), Caden Shreve (shot put, 13.64 meters) and Alex Schaefer (discus, 38.73), while Adrian Schaefer placed second in the shot put (13.09). The 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams of Marcus Baker, Jimmy Lawsha, Charlie McGrath, Gooden also claimed first place. On the girls side, the Crusaders received top three individual marks from Madisyn Trainor (1st, 100, 13.33; 1st, 200, 27.47), Maggie Jewett (1st, 400, 1:00.16; 2nd, 200, 27.79), Olivia Tamblyn (3rd, 300 hurdles, 1:00.13), Gwen Jimenez (2nd, shot put, 9.34; 3rd, discus, 20.78) and Lucy McGrath (2nd, triple jump, 8.22). The 4x100 (Maggie Jewett, Lucy McGrath, Parker Poundstone, Madisyn Trainor) and 4x200 (Aubrey Myers, Eliana Parker, Parker Poundstone, Carissa Blood) relay squads both placed second. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network (WLUC) - A new lifesaving measure was recently added to a downtown Marquette staple The City of Marquette installed a new Automated External Defibrillator in the Marquette Commons AEDs are used to help individuals in the event of a cardiac emergency They deliver a shock designed to help restart the heart The AED has step-by-step voice instructions so anyone can use it in an emergency the Marquette DDA’s business outreach and promotions director says it’s available for anyone to use at any time of day smack dab in the middle of downtown,” Bradford said “It’s one of those things that it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.” The AED at the Marquette Commons will be accessible Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m but access may vary during holidays and downtown events The AED is in the breezeway next to the ATM if anyone needs to use it It was provided by the Superior Health Foundation