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On November 2nd, 1886, the students - 80 in all - moved into their new classroom in the new high school department. Enrollment continued to grow from 250 students taught by six sisters to 440 including the high school by 1896. Many students remained for only one, two, or three years, and would then leave high school to go to work. However, in June of 1894, two students completed four years of study, thus becoming the first graduates of St. Mary's High School. Marquette Catholic's vision statement anchors itself in our Catholic tradition of high academic expectations and faith formation for all students. The statement illustrates and speaks to how the world will view Marquette Catholic High School five years from the present. The vision considers four themes inspiring Marquette's implementation and strategic plan, Leading the Future of Catholic. Marquette Catholic High School, open to students of all faiths and cultures, promotes a college preparatory and global curriculum rooted in the gospel values of peace, service, freedom, love, and justice. We afford students opportunities to develop a personal relationship with Jesus and a love for His church. We challenge students academically, socially, and spiritually. Marquette Catholic High School, a Gary Diocesan urban school, is known globally for academic excellence and Catholic faith formation. Our students and teachers have a thirst for knowledge and learning. They live for the Common Good. Diversity is an integral and indispensable component of academic excellence and holistic student development. Marquette Catholic High School has the Christian responsibility to create and maintain a climate that affirms diversity of persons as well as the diversity of views. A commitment to diversity means a commitment to the inclusion, welcome, and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community. Among these characteristics are race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, geographic and linguistic background, religion, and physical ability. As we embrace and harness the power of diversity in our global world, we will provide students, faculty, and staff a high school experience rich in perspectives and opportunities to learn from each other. View full school

Marquette University High School is rich in history and tradition. Founded as an academy for young men in 1857 the school was originally established to educate Catholic immigrants in their faith, to aid their families and the community by encouraging productive employment and civic involvement. MUHS has evolved with each passing decade to meet the changing needs of the young men in our community and like our 17th Century namesake, Father Jacques Marquette, students, faculty, and staff members share a passion for exploring uncharted territory, whether it's in a textbook or their hearts. The Christian leadership qualities of both St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, and Father Marquette are rooted in their faith, courage, vision, and generous concern for others and continue to inspire us even today. As an educational institution, MUHS is privileged to be a part of a Jesuit educational system in the United States which includes colleges, universities, and high schools. Marquette University High School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Jesuit Secondary Education Association. Marquette High is a special place filled with amazing people who support every aspect of our existence to ensure the young men who come through our doors become "Christ-like men for others." Marquette High's commitment to faith, scholarship, and community means we help young men develop not only their minds but also a personal relationship with God, an understanding of the world around them, and their responsibility to others. You can certainly find other schools that offer strong academic programs and good co-curricular. Marquette offers both, but in addition, is committed to the moral and faith development of young men at a time we believe is most critical. That is what sets us apart. A Marquette High education provides a strong foundation that allows our alumni to define success as being happy and "Men for Others." It teaches our young men to understand early in life that money and title can be the by-product of living a successful life, but not the measure. We want our alumni to flourish in their careers, but just as important be loving sons, husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and religious or community leaders. Academic excellence is a hallmark of the Marquette University High School experience. Faculty and administration work to ensure that each student has an opportunity to meet his learning needs and interests. Following the tradition of Jesuit education, the academic environment establishes a foundation for future study with its liberal arts curriculum. At the same time, an MUHS education encourages a sense of critical thought as students develop leadership skills in a classroom setting. MUHS offers a wide variety of courses designed to give students a solid foundation for lifelong learning. The focus of the academic program is the college-bound student, fortified by both Honors Courses and the Advanced Placement Program (A.P.), which offers college credit options. Academic excellence has been a hallmark of a Marquette High education for more than 150 years. Faculty and staff work tirelessly to see that each student reaches his potential. While challenging and developing our students' intellect, faculty are committed to cura personalis, care for the whole person. The performance of our students stands as a testimony to the exemplary education they receive. Last year, MUHS students averaged a score of 27 on their ACTs, and 97 percent of the senior class enrolled in a four-year college or university following graduation. Students at Marquette High are well prepared to be successful in colleges and universities throughout the United States. However, a Marquette High education is more than academic excellence. As a Catholic school, Marquette High prepares students to become leaders who are committed to faith, justice, and service. While in high school students gain the valuable experience of serving others, whether through tutoring and mentoring younger children, serving at a homeless shelter, or being companions to the elderly. Each year, students will provide more than 25,000 total hours of service to the community. These experiences, our retreat program, as well as other co-curricular programs form students to become "Men for Others." Co-curricular activities are an integral part of Marquette High's educational program and offer a variety of activities designed to meet a wide range of student interests. By participating in any of these activities, students can have fun, make new friends, develop and exercise leadership skills, and develop self-esteem and a positive attitude toward others. Co-curricular activities support a caring atmosphere that motivates, encourages, and educates all students, and additionally builds cohesive school spirit and enthusiasm through activities. View full school

The UWL Select Mission, Vision guide UW-La Crosse's institutional priorities, and Values statements, adopted by the UWL Joint Planning & Budget Committee in March 2015. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UWL is also guided by the UW System Mission Statement and the Core Mission of the University Cluster Institutions, which applies to all the UW System's comprehensive universities. At the core of all the mission statements is "The Wisconsin Idea," the principle that the university's knowledge should be extended to the entire state. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment where the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UWL fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions, UWL is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. The university offers undergraduate programs and degrees in the arts and humanities, health and sciences, education, and business administration. The university offers graduate programs related to emphasis and strength within the institution, including business administration, education, health, the sciences, and the social sciences. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse aims to foster within each student the curiosity, creativity, and tenacity necessary to solve the regional, national, and international challenges of the 21 st century. The university's official motto means corpuscle ("mind and body") will continue to guide our direction as a student-centered university committed to quality education for the whole person. As such, it will continue to provide opportunities both inside and outside the classroom for the development of sound mental, emotional, and ethical skills, as well as general well-being. Our students, faculty, and staff will experience the world through continually evolving technologies and cultures. Thus, the skills of effective communication, critical thought, leadership, and an appreciation for diversity must be the hallmarks of a UWL education. The mission of the System is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge, to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses, and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities scientific, professional, and technological expertise and a sense of value and purpose. Inherent in this mission are instruction methods, research, comprehensive education, and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Essential to every purpose of the System is the search for truth. University Centers serves the community by providing a welcoming environment that facilitates learning opportunities, embraces diversity, and enriches the campus experience. At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, diversity and inclusion are integral to the achievement of excellence. We believe that incorporating diversity and inclusion can enhance the university's ability to accomplish our academic mission. Through the implementation of Inclusive Excellence, UW-La Crosse pledges to continue to commit human and financial resources that support an inclusive campus that attracts and retains diverse students, faculty, and staff and promotes a dynamic learning environment vital for academic excellence and global citizenship. Solving the modern world's complex problems works better when we bring a broad range of experiences, perceptions, skills, and knowledge to bear. When we work together across differences with respect for one another and focus on finding the best solution, our solutions are more likely to work. That is why UWL has adopted Inclusive Excellence. The mission of the Student Life Office (SLO) is to enrich and support the UWL community through programmatic opportunities, as well as individual interventions. We challenge and support individual growth through educational outreach, including wellness, alcohol education, campus safety, violence prevention, and programming for students in transition. We strive to meet individuals where they are along their journey by providing the assistance and guidance they need and deserve. SLO is a campus resource and an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs. International Education & Engagement (IEE) is a campus, and community resource focused on supporting student success by facilitating global experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the community. We strive to support and engage cross-cultural understanding through programming, teaching, learning, research, partnerships, and service opportunities. Every semester International Education & Engagement allocates money to students who are extensively involved in educating others about their home country/culture or who wish to study abroad while maintaining a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the Student Association and the UW System Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition (for international students) or to encourage international awareness (for domestic students). The Department of Art at UWL provides the traditional and non-traditional art studio and theory art history courses. Our large studio areas are furnished with a mix of new and traditional ceramics, metals, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. A drawing studio, design studio, and Macintosh compute View full university