Marquette University EOP to host ‘Be The Difference’ Youth Town Hall, July 24

July 22, 2024

College Bound Scholars logoMILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s College Bound Scholars program will host its “Be The Difference” Youth Town Hall, an event designed to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. The free, public event will take place Wednesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. at Varsity Theatre, 1324 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will be a special guest to underscore the importance of youth advocacy and community engagement in driving meaningful change. He will join inspiring speakers and youths to lead meaningful discussions on how young people can make their community a safer and better place and be a catalyst for change.

Media interested in attending should contact Melissa Barclay, senior communication specialist, at melissa.barclay@marquette.edu. Interview requests with Johnson should be arranged in advance of the event.

The College Bound Scholars Program encompasses six precollege programs, including Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. These programs annually serve more than 900 low-income and first-generation students who reside in Milwaukee. Their mission is to provide support and opportunities that foster academic success and personal growth.

About Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.

About Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of University Relations. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.