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Physical Therapy’s Schindler-Ivens receives $420,000 NIH grant

By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens, associate professor of physical therapy in the college of health sciences, has been granted a $420,000 R21 grant from the National Institutes of Health for her studies on a device that may facilitate lower limb rehabilitation following stroke. The device, termed CUped (pronounced cupid), has been […]

What does your God call you to do?

Marquette Today note, this reflection is from Danny Chekal’s 2023 Baccalaureate Mass speech, which was given on May 19, 2023.  By Danny Chekal, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences graduate and Baccalaureate Mass student speaker I want to begin by congratulating my fellow graduates, I want to thank Campus Ministry Staff and Volunteers, and the […]

Occupational Therapy achieves first-ever accreditation

By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist The occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program in the College of Health Sciences has achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education on its first attempt after a site visit from a team of accreditors last month. The program received the maximum accreditation term of seven years thanks […]

First Friday Mass, Father Voiss celebration reception, May 5

As we near the end of the spring semester, members of the Marquette community will gather as a community of faith to celebrate Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president of mission and ministry, and his service to Marquette University. Join Mission and Ministry for First Friday Mass, Friday, May 5, at 8:30 a.m., celebrated by […]

Occupational therapy professor awarded department’s first NIH grant

Dr. Samuel Nemanich receives R03 to study motor skills in children By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist Dr. Samuel Nemanich, assistant professor of occupational therapy, has received a $300,000 R03 grant award from the National Institutes of Health to study motor skills in children — specifically, to determine whether there are differences in learned skills between […]

Ramadan brings opportunities for connection in community

By Sameer Ali, Campus Ministry Muslim Chaplain The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar in the Islamic religion. The word “Ramadan” originates from an image of a “scorching or burning place” and is also regarded as one of the many holy names of God in Islam. This month is a […]

Easter Joy

By Rev. Jim Voiss, S.J., vice president of Mission and Ministry It had been a tale of high expectations. Jesus, the charismatic teacher from Nazareth had brought healing and hope to the outcast and the lowly. He had stirred hearts to believe that God loved even the sinner, the leper, the tax collector and the […]

Opening doors for future scientists

Through a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health — the first of its kind in the Midwest — Marquette’s U-RISE program is helping undergraduates from underrepresented groups prepare for careers in scientific research  By Brian Hudgins, photos by Alex Nemec  Junior Ahman Edwards received a strong signal that helped better define his […]

Clinic of Regained Hope

Scientifically verified therapies, advanced equipment and clinical experts make the Neuro Recovery Clinic a unique regional resource By Carrie Arnold, photos by Kat Schleicher In Marquette’s College of Health Sciences, progress in addressing neurologic injuries extends beyond research into axonal regeneration or neural feedback loops. It also engages the newest and best existing therapies to […]