Alex Nemec

Occupational Therapy launches student-led, free clinic
On a chilly fall afternoon, occupational therapy doctoral student Parker Thompson is helping a client make a stack of pancakes in a mock apartment inside the Occupational Therapy Department within the 1700 Building on Wells Street. She’s holding the client’s gait belt to help them maintain their balance, watching every movement with a careful eye. The client goes through…

Biomedical Sciences partners with Nvidia to develop cutting-edge AI neuroscience tools
The Department of Biomedical Sciences has entered a six-month partnership with Nvidia to utilize the AI computing company’s processing power for the creation of state-of-the-art computational systems.

Passover begins the evening of April 1
The festival of Passover, which marks the annual celebration of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery in Egypt, begins at sundown on April 1 and concludes at sundown on April 9.

Healing from the hurt
Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., acting vice president for mission and ministry, reflects on Good Friday and healing from the elements that hurt us.

Mission and Ministry announces Ignatian Summer Series dates
For the fifth year in a row, the Office of Mission and Ministry is hosting a slew of events this summer to deepen campus’s connections to faith and inspire Ignatian Spirituality.

Mission Week to be permanently moved to last week of September
Marquette’s Mission Week, an annual event to study, listen, discuss and pray to become better informed and transformed human beings at Marquette University, will move permanently from its usual time in early February to the last week in September, the university announced today.

Marquette leads Midwest Province in Jesuit vocations
The Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus has announced that Marquette University leads the Midwest region in Jesuit vocations since 2000.

Marquette University classes canceled March 16 due to severe weather
Marquette University classes are canceled Monday, March 16, 2026, due to severe weather conditions in the greater Milwaukee area. All classes are canceled regardless of modality – in-person, synchronous and asynchronous online. The university is operational, but the following and other areas may have reduced hours or services: Employees who are able to work remotely may do so with supervisor approval. If an…

