Marquette University conferred the Père Marquette Discovery Award on the Little Rock Nine on Feb. 9, 2010.
Photo: starting from the back left, Ernest Green and Jefferson Thomas; Thelma Mothershed Wair, Minnijean Brown Trickey, Elizabeth Eckford; and front left, Terrence Roberts, soldier, Melba Pattillo Beals, Gloria Ray Karlmark and Carlotta Walls LaNier
About the little rock nine
The Little Rock Nine became an integral part of the fight for equal opportunity in American education when they dared to challenge segregation in public schools by enrolling at all-white Central High School in 1957.
- Marquette Magazine: Honoring the Little Rock Nine
- Learn more about the Little Rock Nine with the Library Research Guide.
The PÈre Marquette Discovery Award
The Père Marquette Discovery Award is Marquette University’s highest honor. In the spirit of the discoveries of Père Jacques Marquette, the award honors those who achieve an extraordinary breakthrough that adds to human knowledge or the advancement of humanity.
previous recipients:
2003 – Archbishop Desmond Tutu
1981 – Mother Teresa
1979 – Rev. Karl Rahner, S.J.
1969 – Apollo 11 Astronauts
Continuing access to education
The conferral of the Père Marquette Discovery Award on the Little Rock Nine extends the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette as the university continues to recognize the importance of access to education. Check the centennial Web site for additional information.
