Melissa Econom
Nominations open for graduate student commencement speaker
Marquette University is inviting members of the campus community to nominate an outstanding graduate student to serve as a speaker at the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony. The graduate student commencement speaker plays a meaningful role in celebrating the academic achievements, values, and shared experiences of the graduating class. Faculty and staff are encouraged to consider…
Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Month throughout February
Graduate Student Appreciation Month at Marquette University celebrates the contributions, creativity and dedication of our graduate students. Throughout the month of February, a wide range of in-person and virtual events will be offered, including opportunities focused on wellness and self-care, professional development, research recognition, community building, funding exploration, competitions and career development. Whether you’re looking…
Graduate Student Poster Competition, registration open
The Graduate School Research Poster Competition will showcase and celebrate the top contributions from both doctoral and master’s student research across campus. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain experience presenting to both a research and non-specialist audience. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in the AMU Ballrooms from…
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, sign-up open
The Graduate School will host its annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium. This is a valuable opportunity for Marquette graduate students to perfect their presentation skills by developing and delivering a pitch for their research project in three minutes or less. A panel of…
Daniel Edwards receives Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellowship while pursuing doctoral research on Early Christian Thought
Daniel Edwards, a sixth-year doctoral student in the Department of Theology at Marquette University and first-generation college graduate, has been named one of eight recipients of the Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellowship, a prestigious award recognizing graduate students for both academic excellence and leadership potential. Edwards, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, has…
Engineering his path: Doctoral student John Omokayode’ s journey from Osogbo to Marquette
John Omokayode, a doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has journeyed from Osogbo, Nigeria, a midsize city of about 500,000 people in Osun State to Marquette University. This year, as Marquette celebrates International Education Week (IEW) from November 17–21, 2025, the Graduate School is featuring stories of students like Omokayode, whose experiences and…
From Ghana to Graduate School: Benedicta Afari shares her journey for International Education Week
Benedicta Afari is a first-year graduate student from Ghana.
Tatiana Zhunio Cardenas, PhD student in Civil Engineering, shares her journey from Ecuador to Marquette
Tatiana Zhunio Cardenas, a doctoral student in the Department of Civil Engineering specializing in structural engineering and structural mechanics, is one of the international graduate students featured by the Graduate School in celebration of International Education Week (IEW), taking place November 19–21, 2025. Each November, IEW recognizes the importance of international education and cultural exchange,…
Nandu Krishna: From Kerala to Milwaukee, exploring Chemistry and community at Marquette
Nandu Krishna, a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry studying Chemical Physics at Marquette, is part of the campus celebration of International Education Week (IEW), which runs from November 17–21, 2025. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, highlights the value of international education and…
From Tabriz to Milwaukee: Salar Koushan, doctoral student in the Department of Electrical Engineering, designs his own path
Koushan sitting in front of the balanced rock at Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin.