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Passing the Torch
Thanks to the pioneering Dr. Donald Neumann, Marquette has an esteemed reputation in kinesiology. Now, emerging leader Dr. Jacob Capin is ready to take the helm By Anna Funk, photos by Tom Grimm Dr. Donald Neumann, professor emeritus of physical therapy, literally wrote the definitive kinesiology textbook used worldwide. He’s defined excellence in kinesiology instruction…
Providing an ultrasound advantage
As portable ultrasound devices emerge as a key asset in patient diagnostics, the Physician Assistant Studies program leads the way in teaching this technology By Sarah Wells, photos by Patrick Manning Amie Billstrom is no stranger to providing medical care under pressure. Before joining Marquette in 2020 as a clinical assistant professor in the Physician…
A Culture of Care, Rigor and Joy
The College of Health Sciences’ many pediatric programs serve young patients in the region with truly advanced therapies — delivered with care and imagination. By Haley Wasserman, H Sci ’20, photos By Alex Nemec “Lemonade, fresh lemonade!” A young boy stands on the sidewalk near Wisconsin Avenue waving his arms at pedestrians. Behind him, a…
All-pro approach
Alumnus Michael Falk combines athletic training, physical therapy and NFL insights to help clients overcome injuries and aim for peak performance By Mary Schmitt Boyer, Jour ’77 “He’s the top student I’ve ever had.’’ David Leigh, the longtime head athletic trainer at Marquette who became a clinical instructor and helped develop the athletic training major…
MUPD takes proactive approach to mental health with dedicated Behavioral Health Unit
The Marquette University Police Department has a new dedicated unit to address mental health crises.
Strategic Planning Core Team seeks campus input at open forum, April 13
The Strategic Planning 2030 Core Team invites all in the Marquette community to share their experiences of Marquette with others in the campus community and help imagine the university’s future at a campus-wide strategic planning forum on Thursday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. Faculty, staff and students are…
Photo gallery: Blue sworn in to Marquette University Police Department
Blue, the Marquette University Police Department’s community outreach dog, was officially sworn in to MUPD on Wednesday, March 22. He raised his paw to take the oath and even stamped his signature with his pawprint. You can follow Blue and his adventures on Instagram and watch videos from his swearing-in ceremony from CBS 58, FOX…
Philosophy Friday Seminar series on Socratic midwifery, March 31
Join the Department of Philosophy for its next Philosophy Friday Seminar on Friday, March 31, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Marquette Hall 105. The seminar will feature Kris McClain of Penn State on the topic of Socratic midwifery and the phenomenon of pregnancy. No registration is required. View the full Friday…
Unity Graduation for graduating seniors and graduate students of color, May 19
The Center for Engagement and Inclusion is hosting the annual Unity Graduation for graduating seniors and graduate students of color on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 3. Register online. If you have questions, reach out to cei@marquette.edu.
Dr. Amina Gautier named AMUW Women’s Chair in Humanistic Studies
The Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) and Marquette’s Center for the Advancement of the Humanities announced the selection of the 2023-24 AMUW Women’s Chair in Humanistic Studies. Dr. Amina Gautier, associate professor of English at the University of Miami, will join the Marquette Department of English in August. Gautier is a scholar of 19th-century…