• Marquette University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit University. The Marquette Golden Eagles are part of the Big East Conference.

• 1. Established: 1881
  2. Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  3. President: Robert A. Wild, S.J.
  4. Faculty: Approx. 700
  5. Acceptance Rate: 70%
  6. Nickname: Golden Eagles
  7. Motto: "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"-Latin meaning "For The Greater Glory of God"
  8. Weather: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Marquette University History

  Marquette University was founded by Reverend Martin J. Henni, who was the first catholic bishop of Milwaukee. The university was established on August 28, 1881. It was named after Father Jacques Marquette. Marquette University: History

  The mission statement of Marquette University, "is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All this we pursue for the greater glory of God and the common benefit of the human community." Marquette University: Our Mission

• Notable Alumni

  Chris Farley, Tom Snyder, Dwyane Wade, Doc Rivers, Rick Majerus

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