April 24, 2025

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MILWAUKEE — Media are invited to attend the inauguration of Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, 25th president of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, on Tuesday, April 29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St.

Processions begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. to install President Ah Yun The ceremony will be presided over by the Most Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, Archbishop of Milwaukee. More information on the inauguration is available online, including the symbols and traditions and a brief history of presidential inaugurations at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.

*Please note: To attend, media must contact Kevin Conway in advance at (414) 202-9329 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.

This is the only inauguration event open to the media.

Date, time and location:

• Time: Tuesday, April 29; doors open at 9 a.m., processions begin at 9:40 a.m.
• Location: Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St.
• Parking: Paid parking is available in the Wells Street Parking Structure, 1240 W. Wells St.

Photo/video/interview opportunities:

• A filming location for the inauguration is reserved for media on the street-level concourse with preferred sightlines to the stage.
• Photographers are welcome to capture still images freely from the concourse level in an unobtrusive manner.
• There will be two notable inauguration processions:
  • More than 80 students representing over 40 student organizations will process in.
  • Delegates from 41 universities, colleges and other educational institutions—including 17 university presidents and chancellors—will process in order of the years in which their institutions were founded.
• Music will be provided by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Ceremonial Band and Gospel Choir.

No formal interviews are available for university leaders and visiting dignitaries. Media will be able to interview other attendees within the Al McGuire Center and on the adjacent sidewalks.

About ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.

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About Kevin Conway

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.