They are Jesuits and journalists. Astronauts and actors. Super Bowl-winning defensive ends and scientists. Congressmen and crusaders for educational opportunity. First ladies and philanthropists.

• These are only some of the luminaries Marquette has honored with awards for teaching and research excellence and honorary degrees for their contributions to the betterment of society.
  
  

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  Diane Foley, president of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, was a 2025 Commencement speaker.