Marquette University's Athletics Nickname Survey Results: Conclusions Marquette’s athletics nickname, mascot and logo are important to respondents. 91% of respondents (95% of alumni, 86% of students, 78% of faculty and 80% of staff) consider the athletics nickname very important or somewhat important. 55% (63% of alumni, 38% of students, 42% of faculty and 41% of staff) say Marquette’s athletics nickname is more important than the mascot or logo, but 40% (34% of alumni, 52% of students, 45% of faculty and 46% of staff) say they are equally important. Words chosen by more than half of all respondents to describe their ideal mascot are: active (65%), energetic (65%), spirited (61%), entertaining (59%), athletic (53%) and proud (51%).   If you are a member of the media, please contact a member of Marquette University's Communications Team directly with your questions. All other inquiries and questions about Marquette University's athletics nickname decision should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs at (414) 288-7491 or submitted through our contact form.