Melissa Barclay
The community engaged classroom: How Marquette is building a foundation of service for future generations
Each semester, an average of 800 students participate in service learning and serve with over 100 community partners throughout the Milwaukee area.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Sarah Piñón, The Protector
Sarah Piñón is creating a legacy at Marquette by creating a safe space on campus to help underrepresented students feel a sense of belonging.
Meet Dr. Lisa Edwards, The Connector
Dr. Lisa M. Edwards spends her days connecting with the community in and around Marquette to advance gender-related research.
One-credit courses allow students to see new perspectives through expert, alumni experiences
Actor and writer Pat Finn’s comfort zone is in front of the camera, portraying memorable characters on shows including Seinfeld, The Middle, Friends and the Meryl Streep movie “It’s Complicated.” But for the past three years, Finn has stepped off the stage and into the classroom to give back to Marquette, his alma mater. In…
New courses bring Irish culture to Marquette
Marquette will roll out two new 1.5-credit courses this fall for anyone interested in or curious about Irish music and dance.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Dr. Jacqueline Schram, The Trailblazer
Marquette Today is featuring several outstanding women who are creating their own history.
Marquette professor reflects on involvement in new Giannis documentary
Dr. Chima Korieh, professor of African history and director of Africana studies, was invited to take part in the film.
A promising medical advancement for patients receiving devastating diagnosis
Dr. Bing Yu is developing an innovative imaging tool that can more accurately and quickly detect tumor margins during breast conserving surgeries.
Reimagining engineering education: How inclusivity, innovation and collaboration will revolutionize the engineers of the future
Dr. Kris Ropella enrolled in the biomedical engineering program at Marquette University in the early 1980s when there were few female engineers and biomedical engineering was considered unconventional. Ropella’s father always challenged her to push back against the status quo, so she was drawn to the tension of a changing engineering landscape. The lessons she…
Marquette University puts emphasis on community engagement
Marquette’s new senior director of community engagement deepens the university’s connections within Milwaukee and beyond.