Melissa Econom
Transforming patient care through trauma-informed research
As she prepares to cross the stage at Commencement this May, Jayme Aguero is leaving a meaningful mark on Marquette University’s College of Nursing, one shaped by compassion, research, and a commitment to elevating patient care. Aguero, who will earn her doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in nurse education, has spent the past…
Indunil K. Piyankarage, doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry, awarded the Dr. John J. Eisch Fellowship
Indunil K. Piyankarage, a fourth-year doctoral student in the Biochemistry program in the Department of Chemistry at Marquette University, was awarded the Dr. John J. Eisch Fellowship for 2025-2026 academic year. Originally from Sri Lanka, Piyankarage conducts research under the mentorship of Dr. Nicholas J. Reiter, focusing on the molecular interactions that drive Ewing sarcoma,…
Savannah Gutsch, doctoral student in the Department of Physical Therapy, wins runner-up at Marquette’s Three Minute Thesis competition
Marquette University doctoral student Savannah Gutsch was named runner-up in the university’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, an achievement that highlights her ability to translate complex scientific research into clear, engaging communication for a broad audience. Gutsch, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Exercise and Rehabilitation Science program within the Department of Physical Therapy, focuses…
Graduate Student Organization (GSO) election results for 2026-2027
The Marquette University Graduate Student Organization (GSO) held nominations and elections in early April 2026 to select new representatives for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year. The organization supports and represents graduate students, serving as a bridge between students and the university by addressing concerns, solving problems and sharing feedback on issues that affect graduate student…
Graduate Student Organization elections now open for 2026–2027 academic year
Elections are now open for the Graduate Student Organization (GSO) at Marquette University, giving graduate and professional students the opportunity to elect new representatives for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Graduate Student Organization serves as a vital voice for the graduate student community, acting as a bridge between students and the university. Through advocacy, GSO…
Spotlight on graduate research: Six students recognized for outstanding posters
Graduate Student Appreciation Month, celebrated each February, featured the Graduate School’s annual Research Poster Competition in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event brought together master’s and doctoral students from across campus to present their scholarly and creative work, highlighting the breadth and depth of…
Marquette doctoral student Kaley Davis receives Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J. Fellowship for trauma research
Kaley Davis, a fifth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at Marquette University, was awarded the Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J. Fellowship, a competitive graduate fellowship that supports doctoral students conducting research in the sciences and engineering. The fellowship provides recipients with dedicated time to focus on advancing their…
Marquette doctoral student Zihao Lu earns distinguished research assistantship for work on disinfectants and wastewater systems
When the world increased its use of disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic, few people considered what might happen after those chemicals washed down the drain. For Zihao Lu, a doctoral student in environmental and water resources engineering at Marquette University, that question became the focus of years of research which helped him earn the Richard…
Doctoral student Kathryn Barber earns distinguished research assistantship for work on obsessive-compulsive related disorders
Kathryn “Katie” Barber, a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Marquette University, has been awarded the Richard W. Jobling Distinguished Research Assistantship, a competitive award that supports graduate students conducting research in STEM disciplines. Barber, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology, is one of up to three graduate…
Graduate Student Organization hosting cultural gala, April 17
The Marquette University Graduate Student Organization invites the graduate community and friends to an evening of entertainment and dancing at the GSO Cultural Gala on Friday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the AMU Monaghan Ballrooms. The evening will begin with cultural performances by talented members of the Marquette graduate student community and…