Dr. Jennifer Evans, associate professor of biomedical sciences in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences, has been awarded an R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health, with an expected value of about $1.8 million over five years, to study the differences in how men and women are impacted by seasonal affective disorder, a […]
Dr. Sandra Hunter named editor-in-chief of premier sports medicine journal
By Alex Nemec, marketing communication specialist Following a “rigorous application and interview search process,” Dr. Sandra Hunter, FACSM, has been named the new editor-in-chief of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (ESSR), one of the leading journals published by the American College of Sports Medicine. Hunter is a professor in the Exercise Science Program in the […]
Celebrate Juneteenth events on campus and in Milwaukee
A year ago, President Biden made history when he officially declared Juneteenth a federal holiday — the first new one in decades. Commemorating the emancipation of African American people who had been enslaved, June 19 is a day to remember the transformational power of human liberation as well as to celebrate Black freedom and Black […]
Summer GROW classes and tours now available
Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore the variety of employee growth and development topics offered both in-person and virtually through GROW. New courses have been added this summer, including tours of different academic and laboratory areas, film viewing parties and a nature walk. Registration for summer GROW class offerings is now available on Eventbrite. […]
Beyond MU webinar on immersive learning in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel, June 22
Beyond MU: Lifelong Learning will host a webinar titled, “Immersive Learning in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel” on Wednesday, June 22, at noon. Register online. Learn how Marquette Humanities faculty incorporate the cultural and historical contexts of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel in their classes. In addition to serving as a site for […]
Marquette Athletics Summer Block Party, June 21
Celebrate the start of summer at the Marquette Athletics Summer Block Party on Tuesday, June 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Central Mall. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children. Enjoy a variety of Milwaukee’s favorite food trucks, including Roll MKE, Milwaukee Pretzel Company, Pig Tailz and more. Admission includes all […]
Registration available for upcoming TMJ4 Wisconsin U.S. Senate and Governor debates on campus
Registration is open for two statewide primary debates that Marquette is co-hosting with TMJ4 at the Varsity Theatre. The two debates are for the U.S. Senate primary on Sunday, July 17, and for the Wisconsin Governor primary on Sunday, July 24. Both debates begin at 6 p.m. NBC’s Chuck Todd will join TMJ4’s Charles Benson […]
Marquette Athletics energizes new initiative, visibility for women’s athletics
Alumni gifts establish first full-tuition endowed scholarship for female student-athletes, largest ever excellence fund gift for Women’s Basketball Marquette Athletics today announced the new Time to Rise: Elevating Excellence in Women’s Athletics initiative to champion women’s athletics and honor the upcoming 50th anniversary of Title IX. The initiative is focused on growing excellence fund and […]
College of Business Administration expands its partnership with Waukesha County Technical College
The College of Business Administration and Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced an agreement with Waukesha County Technical College to create the first formal transfer pathway into Marquette’s undergraduate accounting program. As a result of the agreement, students completing their associate of applied science – accounting degree at WCTC will be offered a mapped pathway […]
Marquette faculty and staff grants from April 2022
Marquette University’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the following grants awarded to university faculty and staff in April 2022. Marquette chemistry professor receives $527,000 NSF grant to study green catalytic methods (Dr. Chae Yi) Synthetic infiltration and nutrient treatment media for stormwater management $50,000 – The Lafferty Family Foundation Anthony Parolari (PI), […]