Nov. 14, 2024

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MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a panel of Milwaukee-area Jesuit education leaders, including Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, acting president, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Marquette, as part of an event co-hosted with The Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall, 1530 W. Wisconsin Ave.

The event, “The Impact of Jesuit Education on the Student and the Impact of the Jesuit Institution on the City of Milwaukee,” will also include Rev. Michael Marco, S.J., president of Marquette University High School; Vanessa Solis, president of Nativity Jesuit Academy; and Andrew Stith, president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. The panelists will discuss how their school forms women and men for others while having a significant and positive impact on the city of Milwaukee.

Registration is available online. A reception will follow the panel at 6:15 p.m. Media interested in attending the event should contact Kevin Conway at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu. Any interview requests with panelists should be coordinated in advance.

Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network events allow people with a Jesuit affiliation to build relationships, network, and enhance the Jesuit presence in the Milwaukee area. Events are sponsored by the Midwest Jesuits.

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.

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About 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.