Amid a growing nursing shortage across the state and nation, the College of Nursing recently received more than $6.3 million from generous benefactors to support scholarships for nursing students and the college’s direct entry nursing master’s program. Marquette nursing alumna Dorothy Krawczyk gifted $4.7 million to student scholarships through her estate, nursing alumna Alice Stecker […]
Doctoral student named Aurora Research Institute Colton Scholar
Christopher Beal, a doctoral student studying computational sciences, was named Aurora Research Institute’s first Colton Scholar in Cardiology Research. Beal is developing software that aims to predict serious cardiac events in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using electrical activity of the patient’s heart. “The software will use machine learning methods to recognize patterns in electrocardiograms,” Beal […]
CAMPus Impact wins inaugural ITGA Intern Challenge
CAMPus Impact, a domestic immersion experience offered through the Center for Peacemaking, was the inaugural winner of the International Town and Gown Association’s Intern Challenge, designed to highlight an effective student-led community project in collaboration with a local government or nonprofit. CAMPus Impact focuses on community engagement in Milwaukee, in concert with Near West Side […]
Marquette receives CASE V Award for 2019 Mission Week campaign
In collaboration with the Office of Mission and Ministry, Marquette’s Office of Marketing and Communication (OMC) received a district gold award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its creative work to promote Mission Week 2019. OMC won the Pride of CASE V Award for “Excellence in Special Events, Invitations and […]
Nursing professor named chair of nursing ethics board
Dr. Kathryn Schroeter, clinical associate professor in the College of Nursing, has been named chair of the American Nurses Association’s Ethics Advisory Board at the Center for Ethics and Human Rights (CEHR). She will serve in the position for two years, starting in January 2020. Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Association is an organization […]
Health Sciences student earns second place in Science Coalition video challenge
Alissa Wuorinen, a junior majoring in biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences, 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 to sustaining federal funding in university […]
Psychology professor receives Mental Health America award
Dr. Amy Van Hecke, associate professor of psychology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, recently received the Mental Health America of Wisconsin Community Partner Award. Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA) is an affiliate of the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to helping Americans achieve wellness and improving mental health through advocacy, education […]
Dental professor receives WDA Award of Honor
Dr. Joseph Best, adjunct associate professor in the School of Dentistry, recently received a 2019 Award of Honor from the Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s annual Pyramid of Pride Awards. Best is the course director for the medical emergencies and pharmacotherapeutics courses at Marquette and lectures extensively in pharmacology, medicine, oral surgery and implant […]
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service to host reporter from Report for America
The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, a project of the Diederich College of Communication, 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 its website, the purpose […]
Nursing professor selected for Pediatric Congenital Heart Association leadership
Callie J. Chiroff, clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing, has been appointed to the Pediatric Congenital Heart Association board of directors. Founded in 2013, the PCHA is a national organization dedicated to conquering congenital heart disease through collaboration with patients, parents, health care providers and partner agencies. “Being part of PCHA leadership is […]
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