Magis Award recipients are students, nominated by staff, who have demonstrated the concept of magis in some way (i.e. doing more for Christ, doing more for others, “the more universal good”). Magis should be thought of as depth and not necessarily quantity of engagements. A student who receives a Magis award is someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, excellence, dedication and commitment above and beyond the requirements of a paid or appointed role in the academic year in which they are nominated. These awards are selected by a a committee comprised of staff across Student Affairs and Campus Ministry and announced at the awards ceremony.

2024 Magis Award Recipients

First-year: Gabe Mannion
Gabriel Mannion is a first-year student in the Honors program from Janesville, Wisconsin. He is majoring in journalism with a minor in theology and sports communication. He is variously involved with Campus Ministry and the Marquette Wire. In Campus Ministry, he works as a desk receptionist and sacristan, and he assists as a liturgical minister. Gabe also works as a chapel guide for the St. Joan of Arc Chapel as needed. In the Marquette Wire, he works as a news reporter writing stories for the Tribune and as a multimedia journalist creating content for MUTV. Additionally, Gabe volunteers as an anchor for the Golden Eagle Sports Report. He is passionate about working with friends and meeting their needs while bringing a sense of humor to it all. Gabe aspires to do more for others and expand his leadership next school year as a resident assistant.

Sophomore: Abby Lamkins
Abby Lamkins is a second-year student from Madison, WI. She is passionate about social justice and wants to use her education to help others and make a positive difference in her community. Whether it is volunteering through the Burke Scholars Program or assisting with the Student Advisory Board for the Institute for Women’s Leadership or one of her many other activities, Abby strives to be the best she can be and is determined to do whatever it takes to accomplish a goal. Abby recently committed to the Advanced Degree Program for an MA in Public Service at Marquette and is excited to pursue her passion for social justice at a higher level. Her ultimate career goal is to one day found her own nonprofit.  

Junior: Ryan Lardner
Ryan Lardner is a Junior studying Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Gender & Sexuality studies. They also serves as the Gender Sexuality Alliance president and the MUSG Outreach Vice President. She is also one of the choreographers with Dance Inc. Additionally, she is one of the student organization interns in the AMU.

Senior: Olivia Ford
Olivia Ford is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences graduating in May. Olivia has held leadership roles in a number of spaces, including as a resident assistant for three years,  in student government in different capacities, and in various student organizations, including Marquette’s chapter of NAACP and the American Red Cross.