The Diederich College of Communication in fall 2017 recognized a dilemma: while Waukesha County Technical College’s communication programs served as a great foundation for a Marquette communication degree, transferring course credit was a complicated and inconvenient process for students. Prior to fall 2018, Marquette had no formal protocol for students who transferred to the university […]
Marquette Momentum: University adds to employee resource group offerings
Women of Marquette to launch this fall Marquette University this fall is set to launch its seventh employee resource group, its third dedicated to female faculty and staff. ERGs are supported by the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and help advance the Culture of Inclusion goal theme outlined in the university’s strategic plan, Beyond […]
Marquette Momentum: A new home for hope
Earlier this month, the College of Health Sciences opened Marquette University’s first-ever Neuro Recovery Clinic. Thanks to an anonymous donor, the innovative specialty clinic will help people with debilitating neurological challenges such as brain and spinal cord injury. “A clinic like this one brings not only mobility and independence, but hope,” Dr. William E. Cullinan, […]
Marquette Momentum: New wellness programs turn one employee’s health around
By Abby Cole, Comm ’16, communication specialist Kim Huettl has lost 75 pounds over the past five years and says she finally feels like she has a sustainable, long-term daily health plan. The graduate program recruiter for the Graduate School of Management credits her transformation to WW International, Inc. (formerly known as “Weight Watchers”) and […]
Marquette Momentum: Brewed Ideas Challenge supports student entrepreneurs
By Kelsey Otero, associate director of social innovation This spring, the 707 Hub in partnership with Brady Corporation hosted its annual pitch competition, the Brewed Ideas Challenge. The goal of the program is to “brew” innovative ideas and foster the entrepreneurial mindset at Marquette University. Ten finalists pitched their ideas live on stage at […]
Marquette Momentum: The Blessed Virgin Mary Grotto serves as new sacred space on campus
By Abby Cole, Comm ’16, communication specialist A dedication ceremony Wednesday, May 1, brought together students, faculty, staff and community members to honor, welcome and bless the new statue of the Virgin Mary, which stands inside the newly constructed grotto. Funded by several generous Marquette benefactors, including the Fotsch family, Chemistry Professor Emeritus Norman Hoffman […]
Marquette Momentum: A first look inside the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center
A dedication ceremony Monday, April 29, marks the opening of the first phase of the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center, setting off a new era of research for Marquette University. The second facility in the university’s $600 million Campus Master Plan to open, the building provides dedicated space where Marquette faculty and partners from […]
Marquette Momentum: Three years of the Explorer Challenge — new report highlights innovation at Marquette
The Explorer Challenge, formerly the Strategic Innovation Fund, invites Marquette students, faculty and staff to submit proposals for up to $25,000 in seed money for innovative projects that make an impact and advance Beyond Boundaries, Marquette’s strategic plan. In its first three years, the Explorer Challenge has awarded more than $7 million to 72 initiatives, […]
Marquette Momentum: Marketing Partners celebrates one year of campus-wide collaboration
By Abby Cole, Comm ’16, communication specialist With 11 different schools and colleges, and 17 offices, there are many contributors and partners representing the Marquette University brand. With so many voices, coordination and communication aren’t always easy. Which is why the Office of Marketing and Communication in March 2018 launched “Marketing Partners,” a series that […]
Marquette Momentum: Engaging tomorrow’s STEM leaders, one hour of code at a time
By Alexis Schlindwein, Comm ’13, senior communication specialist in the Opus College of Engineering Computing and technology jobs are abundant, and they’re only expected to rise. But according to Code.org, only 40 percent of high schools nationwide teach computer science. This leaves employers wondering just how they can get today’s students — tomorrow’s workforce — […]