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Marquette Faces Backlash Over AI Commencement Speaker Choice

2/26/2026

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Marquette University announced that Chris Duffey, an artificial intelligence expert, will be the spring commencement speaker.
The announcement faced immediate backlash from students who called the choice uninspiring and misaligned with the Jesuit mission.
Concerns were raised about AI's negative impact on the environment and the job market.
Senior Sami Wargo expressed disappointment and noted a conflict with the motto 'Be the difference'.

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Marquette University announced that Chris Duffey, an artificial intelligence expert, will be the spring commencement speaker.
The announcement faced immediate backlash from students who called the choice uninspiring and misaligned with the Jesuit mission.
Concerns were raised about AI's negative impact on the environment and the job market.
Senior Sami Wargo expressed disappointment and noted a conflict with the motto 'Be the difference'.