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Gesu church on the campus in 2008.

Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university has about 11,599 students. It was founded in 1898. The current president of the university is Rev. Robert A. Wild, S.J. .

Sports

The athletics teams of the university are called the Golden Eagles. They have 10 varsity teams and they compete in the Big East Conference.


Images for kids

  • Pere Marquette

    Father Jacques Marquette, the university's namesake

  • Johnston Hall (Marquette University)

    Johnston Hall, the oldest academic building at Marquette

  • Marquette hall

    Marquette Hall, which houses the College of Arts & Sciences' offices

  • Marquette University Law School, Sunrise

    Eckstein Hall, home to the Marquette University Law School

  • Raynor Library

    John P. Raynor Library

  • McCormick Hall on the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    McCormick Hall, a former student residence hall

  • M. Carpenter Tower

    The M. Carpenter Tower

  • Marquette Spirescape

    Marquette University spirescape

See also

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