Marquette University's Athletics Nickname Survey Results: Conclusions The majority of respondents were aware that at Commencement in May 2004, Marquette was offered a $2 million donation to consider changing the athletics nickname back to Warriors. However, three-fourths of all respondents feel that the issue of changing the athletics nickname back to the Warriors has nothing to do with money. 80% were aware (73% of alumni, 90% of students, 98% of faculty and 98% of staff) of the $2 million donation offer. Alumni (81%) and students (61%) are significantly more likely than faculty (48%) and staff (51%) to feel that the prospect of changing Marquette’s athletic nickname back to Warriors has nothing to do with money.  37% of faculty, 28% of staff, and 18% of students, compared to only 8% of alumni, think it is mostly about money.   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.