Melissa Barclay
News you can use: What you need to know about cyclosporiasis and the parasite that causes it
Dr. Jessica Zemlak, associate professor of nursing and board-certified family nurse practitioner, answers some frequently asked questions about cyclosporiasis and its treatment.
More than a degree: the value of a Marquette education
The Marquette experience is a transformative one focused on the university’s four pillars.
A modern big screen twist on an epic poem: Dr. Leah Culligan Flack helps break down ‘The Odyssey’
Dr. Leah Culligan Flack takes us into the ancient Greek world where “The Odyssey” takes place, encourages the audience to see the story through modern eyes and explains why it’s still relevant today.
News you can use: PCOS to PMOS — what the new name means for women battling this complicated condition
After nine decades, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. A nursing professor discusses what this means for millions of women with this disorder.
Buzzing with brilliance: Recent biological sciences graduate has sights set on honey bee research
After becoming captivated by bees while attending Marquette University, Jordan Dubeck now has her sights set on an un-bee-lievable future in the Golden State.
Juneteenth: A day for reflection, community and joy
Warren Scherer, director of the Urban Scholars Program, reflects on the historical significance of Juneteenth and encourages the Marquette community to engage in learning, celebration and service.
A playground for Stella
“Playgrounds aren’t for me.” Those words devastated Rese Schneider when her daughter, Stella, uttered them after visiting a local park together. The seven-year-old was just beginning a long, slow neurological recovery following months of unexplained illness and a delicate, grueling surgery that set Stella’s childhood development back to infancy. Stella’s disappointment sparked what will soon be Milwaukee’s first…
News you can use: Protein popularity — Why we’re all obsessed with the macronutrient
It’s hard to deny that protein is having a moment. A nursing professor discusses the recent protein trend, what we need to know about this essential nutrient and how many grams we really need each day.
News you can use: Tiny ticks creating big problems
As warmer temperatures lure us into backyards, parks and trails, experts remind nature lovers to be vigilant about tiny pests hiding in the grass and weeds.
Summer learning on Marquette’s campus
Summer break doesn’t have to mean brain drain for young people in the Milwaukee area.