Marquette In Milwaukee

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Marquette In Milwaukee is a podcast that explores connections between Marquette University and the city we call home. As an engineer who is passionate about community engagement and economic development, President Lovell and his guests will discuss the topics that will determine the future of our city.

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Boosting Success for Milwaukee Students

New initiatives at Marquette and in Milwaukee are helping boost college admissions and retention for students in our city. Organizations like All In Milwaukee, College Possible and new programs at Marquette are providing resources and support to improve social, academic and graduation outcomes. In this episode we hear from leaders at Marquette and in Milwaukee who are passionate about supporting our community –– and helping students successfully navigate the college experience. Moderator: Lauren...

Jun 30, 2021•24 min

The Ignatian Year

500 years ago, a soldier was critically wounded on a battlefield in Spain when he suffered a cannonball blow to his knee. He thought his life, as he knew it, was over. Instead, his long journey back to health prompted a spiritual awakening. The course of his life changed as he came to focus on fostering reflection, community and education. That man came to be known as St. Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits. This year we celebrate what we are calling the Ignatian Year, which marks five c...

Jun 29, 2021•20 min

A New Era for Marquette Men's Basketball

This year, Marquette University welcomes Coach Shaka Smart as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Coach Smart is a Wisconsin native who grew up in Madison for 18 years before going onto coaching success, including leading Virginia Commonwealth University to a Final Four appearance. On and off the court, Coach Smart is committed to relationship building, including community engagement and service. In this podcast, Coach Shaka Smart and President Lovell talk about their core values, visio...

May 25, 2021•28 min

Marquette's Community Efforts During The Pandemic

It’s been a long year since we shared the last episode of Marquette in Milwaukee. And we’ve been busier than ever. We are back today to hear about the service and research from Marquette that has helped our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work on campus continues, and has far-reaching impact –– whether that’s providing essential pro bono legal services when people really need it, or helping senior citizens in the community get vaccinated. It’s important to mention that we are in the ...

May 04, 2021•31 min

Beyond Business

A new home is coming for Marquette University’s College of Business Administration and innovation leadership programs. In a recent address, Marquette President Mike Lovell announced that the university will build in on a prominent location on the corner of 16th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, the former location of McCormick Hall. The plan calls for much more than new classrooms –– it will rethink the entire nature of an academic space – and how it integrates with campus and community. Guests: Dr. ...

Feb 10, 2020•31 min

The Future of Data

We live in a world of big data. But our challenge in the coming years will be harnessing that data, and well as understanding how to use it ethically. In recent years Marquette has both expanded data science programs in field like health care, business and the humanities. Marquette has also forged partnership with community organizations like Northwestern Mutual and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In this episode we discuss machine learning, statistics data analytics – and just as importa...

Dec 11, 2019•28 min

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