Melissa Econom
Arthur J. Schmitt Fellow Samantha Juedemann advances leadership and research in sustainable drinking water
Samantha Juedemann is a sixth-year doctoral student in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. Originally from Boonsboro, Maryland, Juedemann was drawn to Marquette by the enthusiasm and collaboration within the Water Quality Center. Juedemann’s research focuses on access to safe and sustainable drinking water. This year, Juedemann…
Soup with Substance: Carrying the Midwife’s Bag Across the Atlantic, Oct. 29
Soup with Substance will feature a presentation by Melanie Lorenz, a Ph.D. candidate in Marquette University’s Department of History
Jordan Marsh wins OAEPS Best Graduate Paper Award for research on political representation
Jordan Marsh, a second-year Master of Arts student in the Department of Political Science, was recently awarded the Best Graduate Paper Award by the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists (OAEPS). Marsh earned statewide recognition for his groundbreaking research that challenges how we think about political representation. The award is presented annually to one…
Farhat Tasnim Progga, Arthur J. Schmitt Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, advances AI research to support maternal mental health
Farhat Tasnim Progga, a fifth-year Ph.D. graduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Marquette University and recipient of the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship, is advancing research aimed at improving mental health support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Driven by personal passion and informed by cultural insight, her work seeks…
Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellow Asianna Harris aims to transform psychologist training through research on case conceptualization
Asianna Harris, a fourth-year doctoral student in counseling psychology at Marquette University, has been selected as one of eight Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellows for the 2025–26 academic year. This prestigious fellowship recognizes socially responsible leadership in the sciences and humanities and provides recipients with leadership training, interdisciplinary project opportunities, and professional development resources. Harris,…
Winter wear drive for graduate students begins Oct. 1
Do you have an extra winter coat in your closet that you don’t wear, or new or gently used scarves, hats, and gloves? If so, consider donating them to the upcoming winter wear drive for graduate students. The Winter Wear Drive begins Wednesday, October 1 through Friday, November 14, 2025. Individuals are encouraged to drop…
Cameron Roman, Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellow, explores Indigenous identity and leadership
For Cameron Roman, a sixth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Philosophy at Marquette University, research is more than an academic pursuit — it’s a deeply personal exploration of identity, history and community. As a recipient of the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellowship, Roman is gaining time, space, and support to further his work…
Stories of Graduate Student Success: Ayanna Bell combines data and justice in the fight for cleaner air
For Ayanna Bell, data isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people, justice, and change. As a Master of Science student in Applied Economics at Marquette University’s Graduate School of Management, Bell is at the forefront of a growing movement to use localized data to uncover and ultimately address environmental health disparities. After two years in…
Graduate Student Organization hosting Welcome Back Social, Sept. 5
As the fall semester begins, the Graduate Student Organization is giving Marquette’s graduate and professional students a warm — and lively — welcome back to campus. The GSO will host its annual Welcome Back Social on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the 707 Hub. The event aims to foster connection,…
Graduate School orientation for new students, Aug. 19
The Graduate School at Marquette University will welcome incoming graduate students with a comprehensive orientation program on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Weasler Auditorium. Designed to help students transition smoothly into graduate life, the event will introduce university resources, services and key academic policies. All new graduate students are required…