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Marquette University is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, by John Henni, the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Initially an all-male institution, Marquette became the first coeducational Catholic university in the world in 1909.
  • Former names: Marquette College (1881–1907)
  • Motto: Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "For the greater glory of God"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: August 28, 1881
  • Founder: John Henni
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic (Jesuit)
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