"WE ARE MARQUETTE"
The phrase "We Are Marquette" embodies much more than school spirit. It's steeped in tradition and born from a rich history of academic excellence, faith, leadership and service. If you have a moment, let us show you what we mean when we say "We Are Marquette."
A GLIMPSE OF MARQUETTE TIMELINE
- Aug. 28, 1881; Marquette College opens.
- 1887; Marquette's first five graduates earn bachelor of arts degrees.
- 1907; Affiliation with a private medical college leads to reincorporation as Marquette University. Construction starts on Marquette's current campus.
- 1907; Marquette moves to Johnston Hall at North 12th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue (the building now houses the College of Communication).
Quick Facts About Marquette
| Identity: | Catholic, Jesuit, private |
| Established: | 1881 |
| Location: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Undergraduate: | 8,048 |
| Postgraduate: | 3,500 |
| Campus: | Urban, 90 acres |
| Athletics: | 14 NCAA Division I teams (Big East) |
| Colors: | Blue and Gold |
