Melissa Econom
Living the Mission: Malysha MacFarland serves communities in crisis with the American Red Cross
Malysha MacFarland, a second-year master’s student in the Department of Public Service and a Marquette Trinity Fellow, is making a difference through her work with the American Red Cross. As MacFarland prepares to graduate in May 2024, she reflects on how her role as a disaster response and community engagement associate has allowed her to…
GSO Town Hall, Nov. 21
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) invites all graduate and professional students to attend the second GSO Town Hall on November 21, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., the meeting will be hosted online via Teams to accommodate both on-and-off campus students. Topics: This is an opportunity for students to connect with GSO, voice concerns,…
Doctoral student Claire Radtke wins BioForward Graduate Student Communication Competition
Claire Radtke, a fifth-year doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences, recently won the fourth annual Graduate/Medical Student and Postdoc Communication Competition at the Wisconsin BioForward Annual Summit in October. BioForward is Wisconsin’s collective voice for promoting biohealth initiatives through advocacy, talent development and partnerships that strengthen long-term impacts on the biohealth industry and…
Stories of Graduate Student Success: Kaylen Vine, doctoral student in the Department of Psychology
Kaylen Vine, a 6th-year doctoral student in the department of Psychology, has recently been honored with the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship. The Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship was awarded to seven Marquette doctoral students this year and recognizes their commitment to becoming socially responsible leaders both within the university and beyond. Vine’s research focuses on the…
Doctoral Dissertation Writing Workshop, Jan. 6 – 10
The Graduate School will be hosting a Doctoral Dissertation Writing Workshop to support doctoral students who need dedicated, focused time and support developing and writing their dissertations. The week-long workshop will be held on Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10, 2025, in Raynor Library. The Dissertation Writing Workshop provides dedicated time for students to…
Stories of Graduate Student Success: Madeline Glawe, doctoral student in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
Madeline Glawe, a fourth-year doctoral student in the department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, was recently awarded the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship. The Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship identifies talented Marquette doctoral students and fosters their development as socially responsible leaders in the Marquette community and beyond. This year, seven Marquette doctoral students were recipients…
Adebayo Adeleye, doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, earns national recognition in prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Tank Competition
Adebayo Adeleye, a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry at Marquette University, recently received national recognition at the highly competitive NSF Innovation Tank Competition during the 2024 National Organization for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Selected from a large pool of applicants nationwide, Adeleye presented his groundbreaking…
Jesuit values guide Trinity Fellow, Vilma Fermin’s passion for educational access and advocacy
Vilma Fermin, a second-year master’s student in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership and Trinity Fellow at Marquette University, dedicates her time and energy advocating for equitable education and community development. Her identity and passion to empower others stems from her Jesuit educational experience which has motivated her to study educational policy and seek roles…
Finding Healing Through Words: Lava Ham’s Journey in Poetry and Reflection
Ham explores the beauty and wonder of childhood, a theme that resonates strongly with her personal journey of self-discovery.
Stories of Graduate Student Success: Antônio Martins is making strides in wastewater treatment technology
Antônio Martins, a fourth-year doctoral student in the department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, is making strides in wastewater treatment technology. His research focuses on increasing energy recovery from municipal wastewater by developing an innovative anaerobic biotechnology. His team’s approach aims to conserve energy and reduce costs for water and resource recovery facilities, which…