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Marquette Student Receives Science Coalition Award
MILWAUKEE — Alissa Wuorinen, a junior majoring in biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University, received an award from the Science Coalition for her second-place finish in its “Fund it Forward” video challenge. The Science Coalition is a national non-profit organization of more than 50 private and public research institutions dedicated…
Marquette Psychology Professor Honored By Mental Health America
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Amy Van Hecke, associate professor of psychology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, is the recipient of a Mental Health America of Wisconsin Community Partner Award. The award recognizes outstanding service and commitment to improving the mental health of communities through innovative and effective means. Van Hecke…
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service To Host Reporter From Report For America
MILWAUKEE — The Neighborhood News Service, a project of the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University, has been selected to host a reporter for Report for America, which places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project. According to…
Marquette Dental Professor Receives WDA Award Of Honor
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Joseph Best, adjunct associate professor in the Marquette University School of Dentistry, recently received a 2019 Award of Honor from the Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s annual Pyramid of Pride Awards. In the News: Best leads dentistry’s rehab program on painkillers (Milwaukee Business Journal, 11/28/2019) Best is the course director for the medical…
Christmas-Related Story Ideas, Photo And Video Opportunities From Marquette University
MILWAUKEE — As Christmas approaches, Marquette University offers the following story ideas and photo and video opportunities to help with coverage: Dec. 3 Giving Tuesday: To celebrate Giving Tuesday, students will stop at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make thank you cards for faculty and…
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun Named Marquette University’s Next Permanent Provost
Former communication dean has served as acting provost for the past year
Marquette Nursing Professor Selected For Pediatric Congenital Heart Association Leadership
MILWAUKEE — Callie J. Chiroff, clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing at Marquette University, has been appointed to the Pediatric Congenital Heart Association board of directors. The PCHA is a national organization founded in 2013 dedicated to conquering congenital heart disease through collaboration with patients, parents, health care providers and partner agencies. “Being…
Experts Available For Thanksgiving-Related Stories
MILWAUKEE — As the Thanksgiving holiday season approaches, several members of the Marquette University faculty are available to provide expert commentary for your coverage. From how to best traverse the holiday season with regards to food, family and shopping, Marquette faculty are available to provide tips and context for holiday stories.
Marquette, WARF Announce 2019 ‘Force For Positive Change’ Winners
Winners were announced live at Lambeau Field event, Nov. 15
Dean Of Public Service At Marquette University Law School Honored As Legal Innovator
MILWAUKEE — Angela Schultz, assistant dean of public service at Marquette University Law School, has been named to the State Bar of Wisconsin’s list of Legal Innovators for 2019 for her role in developing an experiential learning activity to illustrate the challenges facing lower-income Wisconsinites navigating the civil court system. Alongside Mary Ferwerda, executive director…