In soliciting nominations, President Robert Wild, S.J., has suggested that nominees should be "outstanding individuals who are recognized for their scholarship or for excellence in achievement. This achievement may be shown by acknowledged leadership in a profession or by exemplary service to society.
In all cases, however, there must be an appropriateness of the nominees to the distinctive mission and values of Marquette University." In addition, it is helpful if the nominee has one of the following: a direct connection with Marquette (alumna/us, parent, friend); a major intellectual influence on the faculty and students of Marquette, and; values that are consistent with Marquette's Mission Statement.
This list of honorary degree recipients since 1980 is presented to highlight the process. Members of the Marquette community are invited to present nominations in writing to Dr. Robert Fitts, professor, biological sciences and chair, Committee on University Honors. Nominations must include a short statement about why it would be appropriate for Marquette to grant an honorary degree to the nominee.
Committee on University Honors
The Committee on University Honors, appointed by the president and comprised of faculty, student(s) and alumni representatives, considers nominations at an annual meeting. After receiving counsel from the Committee on University Honors, the president submits names to the Board of Trustees, which approves a list from which the president is authorized to award an honorary degree. The president uses this list of Board-approved names in inviting recipients to receive honorary degrees.
This list of honorary degree recipients since 1980 is presented to highlight the process. Members of the Marquette community are invited to present nominations in writing to Chad Oldfather, associate professor, Law School and chair, Committee on University Honors.
Nominations
Nominations must include a short statement about why it would be appropriate for Marquette to grant an honorary degree to the nominee. The Committee on University Honors, appointed by the president and comprised of faculty, student(s) and alumni representatives (listed below), considers nominations at an annual meeting. After receiving counsel from the Committee on University Honors, the president submits names to the Board of Trustees, which approves a list from which the president is authorized to award an honorary degree. The president uses this list of Board-approved names in inviting recipients to receive honorary degrees.
Committee on University Honors Roster
The degrees granted include:
| Doctor of Fine Arts | D.F.A. |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Humane Letters | L.H.D. |
| Doctor of Laws | LL.D. |
| Doctor of Letters | Litt.D. |
| Doctor of Religious Studies | D.Rel. |
| Doctor of Science | D.Sc. |
- Honorary Degree Recipients 1980 to present, listed by year
- Honorary Degree Recipients 1980 to present, listed by name
PÈRE MARQUETTE
DISCOVERY AWARD
HONORARY DEGREES
- Nominations for Honorary Degrees
- Listed by Year - Honorary Degree Recipients 1980 to present
- Listed by Name - Honorary Degree Recipients 1980 to present
FACULTY AWARDS FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
- 2009 Recipients of the Faculty Awards for Teaching Excellence
- Past Recipients of the Faculty Awards for Teaching Excellence
LAWRENCE G. HAGGERTY AWARD
FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCES
WAY KLINGLER FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Quick Facts About Marquette
| Identity: | Catholic, Jesuit, private |
| Established: | 1881 |
| Location: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Undergraduate: | 8,048 |
| Postgraduate: | 3,500 |
| Campus: | Urban, 80 acres |
| Athletics: | 14 NCAA Division I teams (Big East Conference) |
| Colors: | Blue and Gold |
