Marquette University to host conversation on Jesuit education in Milwaukee as part of President Ah Yun’s inauguration, April 10

April 3, 2025

President Kimo Ah YunMILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun will convene a panel discussion with area leaders titled Jesuit Education in Milwaukee: An Inauguration Symposium on Thursday, April 10, at 4 p.m. at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. The symposium is part of the celebration of President Ah Yun’s inauguration as the 25th president of Marquette.

President Ah Yun will welcome 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, to discuss how their respective institutions help students find their compass and become women and men for and with others while having a significant and lasting impact on our community. The panel will be moderated by Lynn Griffith, chief marketing and communication officer at Marquette.

The event is open to the public and registration is available online through April 8. Media interested in covering the event should contact Kevin Conway at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.

President Ah Yun will be inaugurated on Tuesday, April 29, at the Al McGuire Center. A “save the date” for the inauguration was previously shared with media on March 19. A full event advisory with event details and media opportunities will be shared later in April.

More information on the inauguration events is available online.

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 Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.