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A Kohler-Marquette partnership turns strong engineers into skilled leaders
A great engineer doesn’t naturally become a great engineering leader. As Joel Smith, vice president of engineering at Kohler Co., says, much of the company’s success rides on teaching people to be great at both. “Too often we assume engineering leadership happens by osmosis, but that’s just not the case,” Smith says. “It takes hard…
A childhood diagnosis inspires a brother’s engineering Ph.D.
When Ricardo Vega was 11 years old, his younger brother Francisco was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a potentially life-threatening illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels, particularly those that supply the heart. After many misdiagnoses, his parents finally got the answers and treatment they had prayed for from a doctor at Children’s Wisconsin. “The most…
Tissue-engineered pediatric heart valve implants offer patients hope for one-time solutions
Dr. Brandon Tefft sees an opportunity to narrow the gap between treatment and cure for cardiovascular diseases. Today, patients with these diseases are treated with cutting-edge implants and devices made from various artificial biomaterials such as metals, ceramics and more. These treatments serve patients well, but Tefft, associate professor in the Marquette University and Medical…
Law School faculty spotlight: Prof. Christine Chabot
At a time when the limits of presidential authority are being tested like never before, Prof. Christine Chabot is helping shape the national conversation.
Graduate Student Teaching Retreat, May 8-9
The retreat is designed to provide space for individual and collective reflection about students’ own current or future teaching practices.
Guest talk with the founder of A Moment of Magic, April 25
This talk will include the history of A Moment of Magic, experience working in the nonprofit sector and tips for motivating others.
Student research scholars panel, May 1
The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute will host a student research scholars panel as part of its regular virtual speaker series.
President Kimo Ah Yun discusses his Hawaiian heritage and its influence on his life
Prior to his inauguration, President Ah Yun sat down with Marquette Today to discuss his Hawaiian roots.
Marquette My Wellness program honored with 2025 Excellence in Wellness Award
Marquette University’s My Wellness program has received the Excellence in Wellness Award from the university’s wellness partner, Marquee Health, for the third consecutive year. The recipients of this award are recognized for providing a best-in-class health and wellness program to its employees and for promoting a culture of health and well-being. Over 1,000 organizations of…
Marquette receives Inspiring Alignment with a United Way Initiative award
Marquette was honored with an Inspiring Alignment with a United Way Initiative award at the United Way’s Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.