Melissa Barclay
Latest inductees into prestigious Alpha Sigma Nu add to 100-plus year history
Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education, can trace its roots directly to the Marquette University campus.
New MarqEats program helping reduce food waste one meal at a time
A new program at Marquette University is reducing food waste while providing extra nourishment for students on campus. MarqEats, a collaboration between Sodexo Dining Services, Inc. and the Division of Student Affairs, was designed to divert safe, edible food to students in the Alumni Memorial Union on days where there are excess meals. “Catered events…
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.
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…