Earlier this month, the College of Health Sciences opened Marquette University’s first-ever Neuro Recovery Clinic. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the innovative specialty clinic will help people with debilitating neurological challenges such as brain and spinal cord injury. “A clinic like this one brings not only mobility and independence, but hope,” Dr. William E. Cullinan, […]
Marquette Momentum: Brewed Ideas Challenge supports student entrepreneurs
By Kelsey Otero, associate director of social innovation This spring, the 707 Hub in partnership with Brady Corporation hosted its annual pitch competition, the Brewed Ideas Challenge. The goal of the program is to “brew” innovative ideas and foster the entrepreneurial mindset at Marquette University. Ten finalists pitched their ideas live on stage at […]
Marquette Momentum: The Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto serves as new sacred space on campus
By Abby Cole, Comm ’16, communication specialist A dedication ceremony Wednesday, May 1, brought together students, faculty, staff and community members to honor, welcome and bless the new statue of the Virgin Mary, which stands inside the newly constructed grotto. Funded by several generous Marquette benefactors, including the Fotsch family, Chemistry Professor Emeritus Norman Hoffman […]
Marquette Momentum: A first look inside the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center
A dedication ceremony Monday, April 29, marks the opening of the first phase of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center, setting off a new era of research for Marquette University. The second facility in the university’s $600 million Campus Master Plan to open, the building provides dedicated space where Marquette faculty and partners from […]
Marquette Momentum: Three years of the Explorer Challenge — new report highlights innovation at Marquette
The Explorer Challenge, formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund, invites Marquette students, faculty and staff to submit proposals for up to $25,000 in seed money for innovative projects that make an impact and advance Beyond Boundaries, Marquette’s strategic plan. In its first three years, the Explorer Challenge has awarded more than $7 million to 72 initiatives, […]
Marquette Momentum: Rooted in mission, new Core Curriculum better connects students to their studies, the world
By Anne Broeker, Comm ’96, communication specialist For the class of 2022, the Marquette Core Curriculum looks and even feels different than its predecessor, the University Core of Common Studies. “The past was more about distributional requirements — checking boxes — for the students,” says Dr. Sarah Felder, who served as director of the Core […]
Marquette Momentum: A reason to smile: The impact of Marquette dental education
Marquette houses the only dental school in the state of Wisconsin—and 2019 marks its 125th year in Milwaukee.
Marquette Momentum: The Marquette Experience, Expanded
Communication students have the opportunity to visit cities with strong entertainment industries through a program known as the “Diederich Experience.” Initiated in spring 2017 by Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, former dean of communication and current acting provost, the program started out as a trip to Los Angeles. Led by faculty, a group of upper division communication students […]
Marquette Momentum: Schejbal and Longstreet usher in future of online learning at Marquette
Online learning opens doors, previously closed, to a diverse population of students By Anne Broeker, Comm ’96 Dr. David Schejbal began his new post as chief of digital learning this past summer with no trepidation. Upon arrival, he quickly began talking with Marquette leadership and faculty to construct a roadmap for the future of digital […]
Marquette Momentum: Johnston Hall, reimagined
Made possible through a generous gift from the Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Trust, Johnston Hall’s second floor was recently renovated to create an enhanced work space for student media. From a green-screen room with state-of-the-art virtual sets to a sleek video-audio control room and two new radio studios, Marquette’s oldest building is now home to some of […]