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Marian University Salutes 252 on Dean’s List
Marian University is proud to announce that 252 students made the Dean’s List for academic achievement for the Fall 2024 semester. The Dean’s List is published twice each year with the names of all full-time students who have earned a 3.5 grade point average or...
Marian baseball moves twin bill with MSOE to Raiders Stadium
Due to recent rain and snow, the Marian University baseball doubleheader against MSOE has been adjusted to be a road twin bill. The doubleheader will still take place Wednesday, March 26 and begin at 3 p.m. with game two scheduled for approximately 6 p.m. The twin...
Sabre men’s volleyball swept by Eagles in return to midwest
Marian University men's volleyball (10-12, 3-4 NACC) fell to Benedictine in its return to conference play 25-15, 25-22, 25-20. Marian scored four of the first six points to open the match before Benedictine broke the set open with a 13-4 run. A 6-1 spurt shortly...
Heidi Shaw Celebrated 40 Years at National Exchange Bank & Trust
Heidi Shaw celebrated 40 years of service to National Exchange Bank & Trust in February 2025. Shaw is an accounting representative at the bank’s office on West Johnson Street in Fond du Lac, where she oversees internal bank accounts. Shaw grew up in Fond du Lac...
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital Medical/Surgical CNA receives BEE Award
Wanda Tjepkema, an SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital Medical/Surgical CNA, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Tjepkema was nominated by a patient who wrote: “She gave me a sponge bath, washed my hair, and back rub. She is...
Marian University Hosts Symposium on the 21st Century’s Greatest Debate: “Who is in Control: Us or the Technology We Have Created?”
In an age where algorithms influence what we see, hear and believe, are we still the decision-makers, or have we given the reins to AI? Marian University invites everyone to explore this question at its 18th annual Academic Symposium, “The Universal Impact of...
Marian baseball splits opening day of Wheaton Invitational
Marian University baseball (5-6, 0-0 NACC) was defeated by Saint Mary's (Minn.) 13-3 in seven innings before beating Calvin 13-7 to open the Wheaton Invitational. GAME 1 (VS. SMU, L 13-3 [7], AWAY) Marian was able to start strong scoring two runs in the first inning...
More than 50 employers ready to hire at April 2 employment fair in FDL; Job seekers of all skill levels encouraged to attend
Get ready to take your career to the next level. More than 50 employers across various industries, including office, service, manufacturing, healthcare, and other professional positions, will be looking for their next new hires at the Fond du Lac Regional Job Fair...
Marian men’s volleyball earns dramatic win over Illinois Tech
Marian University men's volleyball (11-12, 4-4 NACC) defeated Illinois Tech in five sets in its first home match in 17 days; 25-18, 21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 18-16. The Sabres spotted Illinois Tech the first six points of the match but bounced back after a timeout. Marian...
Sabre women’s bowling splits opening day of CCIW Tournament
Marian University women's bowling defeated Elmhurst but fell to Aurora in the opening day of the CCIW Tournament. The top-seeded Sabres earned a tight 857-841 win in traditional play to open its first match against Elmhurst. Marian then dominated in Baker play to...
Marian women’s bowling clinches second straight NCAA Tournament bid
Marian University women's bowling earned its second straight, fourth overall, CCIW Tournament Championship to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. The morning opened with an elimination match against Carroll where Marian was able to sweep...
Applicants sought for export expansion grants
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants through April 9. The grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports. Export Expansion Grants aim to accelerate...
Fond du Lac Community Theatre offers 2025 Memorial Scholarship
Supporting area youth who actively participate in local theatre Fond du Lac Community Theatre (FDLCT) is again offering a Memorial Scholarship (to students who qualify). Application forms are now available and can be found in the guidance offices at all area high...
Marian men’s lacrosse wins NACC opener in triple overtime
In the longest game in Sabre men's lacrosse history, Marian University men's lacrosse (2-2, 1-0 NACC) defeated Cornell 10-9 in triple overtime to open NACC play. Each side only managed one goal in the first quarter with the Sabre score coming from senior Trevor...
Another nail biter goes against Sabre women’s lacrosse
Marian University women's lacrosse (3-4, 0-0 NACC) was defeated 10-9 by Hamline in its final non-conference game of the season. Both offenses came out firing in the opening quarter with Hamline taking an early 4-3 lead. Senior Nicole Stachon had two of the goals for...
Sweeny earns NACC Defensive Player of the Week recognition
Junior Jackson Sweeny of Marian University men's lacrosse has been selected as the NACC Defensive Player of the Week. Sweeney (Hastings, Minn.) played a pivotal role in Marian defeating Clarke (Iowa) for its first win of the season. He finished the game with a...
Trio from Marian women’s bowling honored by CCIW
Three student-athletes from the Marian University women's bowling program have earned recognition from the CCIW. Senior Jocelynn Eggert (Loves Park, Ill.) earns a spot on the All-CCIW First Team for a second straight season. Eggert finished atop the individual...
Envision Greater Fond du Lac to host Fond du Lac School Board Referendum Information Session
Envision Greater Fond du Lac, in partnership with the Fond du Lac School District, with hold an information session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Park Pavilion to discuss the upcoming school funding referendum on the April 1, 2025 ballot....
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County Launches The Big Draft to Recruit Mentors
In collaboration with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County launched The Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign to encourage more volunteers to become mentors. The campaign is inspired by the NFL Draft—as the...
Velasco digs way to NACC weekly award
Senior Aaron Velasco of Marian University men's volleyball has been selected as the NACC Defensive Player of the Week. Velasco (Honolulu, Hawaii) continued to dominate in the back row and averaged 4.21 digs per set at the Cal-Lu-Fornia Invitational. He had...