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They then went on to state that students who plan to return in the fall for classes will maintain their F-1 visa status if they plan on taking some classes in-person. As a Catholic, Jesuit institution, Marquette seeks to be an inclusive learning community proud to educate and employ individuals from many backgrounds, perspectives, and national origins."

In the e-mail, Marquette wrote, "Marquette is dedicated to doing everything we can to support our international students’ continued academic experience on campus.

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However, Marquette University sent a letter to their students today ensuring that they are doing everything they can to support their international students and provide them with an education. Have a question about education you'd like WUWM's Emily Files to dig into? Submit it below.MILWAUKEE - Marquette University shared their support for international students Thursday in an email to students.Īfter a change in policy, some international students may not be able to continue their education in America come the fall semester. Students say that’s even more reason for the university to increase the number of staff it employs to support those students. Marquette has touted the diversity of this year’s freshman class, with 30% students of color. "And then to constantly be told empty promises is demeaning, and it’s hard to keep your motivation." "Just the fact that we have to come here to continue to fight to feel heard, to feel like we belong here, isn’t right," he said. Student Josiah Anderson, who attended Wednesday’s protest, says he and other students of color have to fight to feel respected at the predominantly white institution. After Black students protested in 2020, the university took several actions, including expanding its Urban Scholars program, which serves financially disadvantaged students from Milwaukee. This isn’t the first time Marquette has been called out for a perceived lack of support for students of color.

Provost Kimo Ah Yun acknowledged the concerns that motivated the protest, writing, “It is clear we still have work ahead to foster greater inclusivity and belonging.” Marquette released a statement saying it can’t share details of student conduct cases due to student privacy laws. "They were simply standing up for what they think was right, and did not think this situation could even happen." Junior Olivia Ford says she’s been in touch with some of the students who are being disciplined. They say the students are appealing the sanctions and not talking to the media for now. Rivera Berruz and other faculty advocates say some of the penalties students are facing include probation, suspension and a $300 fine. "While we’re not denying students may have violated student conduct policies, we’re here to draw attention to the fact that their actions were reasonable in the face of a university that has not made the appropriate changes to care, to nurture and to support the diverse student body it champions," Rivera Berruz said. People held signs saying “Reconciliation Not Retaliation” and “Support Not Punishment.”Īssistant professor Stephanie Rivera Berruz helped organize the event. On Wednesday, more than 100 students and employees rallied against the university’s discipline of the students. More than 100 students and employees attended Wednesday's rally in support of student protestors who are being disciplined.