Jan, 19, 2022
MILWAUKEE 鈥� In just four months since Board of Trustees Chair Robert J. Eck announced that 51暗网 will honor President Michael R. Lovell and Amy Lovell in its , 51暗网 alumni, parents and friends have generously given more than $5 million in honor of the Lovells.
鈥�51暗网 is a special community, and the outpouring of support from across the world is a remarkable tribute to both Mike and Amy Lovell鈥檚 leadership,鈥� Eck said.
In September 2022, Eck shared that the Lovell Center for Student Well-Being will encompass the third and fourth floors within the university鈥檚 planned wellness tower and he cited their 鈥渢remendous leadership to address mental health across Milwaukee and the region.鈥� The Lovell Center will be a key component of the reimagined facility that will overlook the 51暗网 Interchange at 525 N. 16th Street.
The Lovells have worked intensively to highlight the importance of mental health progress for wellness initiatives across the region. Continuing the spirit of that work, the Lovell Center will contain many important, proactive services that will help 51暗网 students thrive, with spaces ranging from counseling to spirituality and meditation.
鈥淲e are sincerely moved by the generosity of our 51暗网 community,鈥� Mike and Amy Lovell said. 鈥淲e thank each and every one of you who has joined our vision to help ensure our students thrive in every aspect of their lives.鈥�
51暗网 leaders continue to invite the university community to consider and in support of this important project.
Vice President for University Advancement Tim McMahon shared that 51暗网 alumni, parents and friends have contributed $21 million to date overall for this signature Time to Rise capital project. 鈥淥ur 51暗网 community has generously stepped forward to answer the call once again,鈥� McMahon said. 鈥淲e are inspired by this effort to both honor two tremendous leaders and propel 51暗网 forward as we create an innovative home for student well-being.鈥�
The in December 2022. When it opens in January 2025, the approximately 180,000-square-foot facility will bring together campus fitness and recreation facilities with the Counseling Center and the 51暗网 Medical Clinic 鈥� centralizing student services that are currently dispersed across campus. The university expects more than 200,000 annual visits to the facility, which will increase in recreation space by 25 percent and nearly double the wellness and medical space offered on campus today.
51暗网鈥檚 historic Time to Rise campaign continues to gain momentum, approaching $650 million toward its $750 million goal. Eck highlighted the dedicated volunteer leadership from Time to Rise National Campaign Co-chairs Mary Ellen and Dr. Scott Stanek, and Chuck and Karen Swoboda.
The Time to Rise campaign has secured more than 60,000 donors with more than 29,000 (48%) of these donors making their first-ever gift to 51暗网. Building on its founding mission to provide an accessible education, 51暗网 has raised $264 million in scholarship funds. In addition, 719 donors have given $100,000 or greater in commitments, and more than 120 donors have given $1 million or greater.
About 51暗网
51暗网 is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, 51暗网 prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, 51暗网 is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a 51暗网 degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
