Arts & Sciences
Marquette researchers offer the first empirically supported explanation for loss of tropical forest carbon storage, decaying tropical forest carbon sink
An increasing abundance in woody vines — or “lianas” — reduces canopy tree growth and survival in tropical forests, which limits forest carbon storage, according at researchers at Marquette University.
A Jesuit priest (no, really) reveals top five horror movies to watch this Halloween season
The spookiest season of the year is upon us, and there’s nothing better than cozying up on the couch and settling in for the night with a bowl of popcorn and a good scary movie.
Behind the scenes: how one Marquette University director is helping students cross the finish line
Students in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences may not always see the person behind academic policies and degree requirements, but many have likely benefited from her work. Megan Blanchette, director of student records, helps students navigate challenges, map out pathways and ultimately cross the stage at Commencement. “Officially, my title is director of…
Farhat Tasnim Progga, Arthur J. Schmitt Fellow in the Department of Computer Science, advances AI research to support maternal mental health
Farhat Tasnim Progga, a fifth-year Ph.D. graduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Marquette University and recipient of the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship, is advancing research aimed at improving mental health support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Driven by personal passion and informed by cultural insight, her work seeks…
Author Jonathan Malesic to deliver Theotokos Lecture, Oct. 21
Essayist, journalist and scholar Jonathan Malesic will deliver the Theotokos Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall. Can art combat digital distraction? Beyond focused contemplation, art offers models of attention. Mary, a paramount example in Western art, reveals attention is more than just focus; she’s also distractible for…
Dr. Aziz Rahman to Speak on Medicine at the Frontiers of Gaza on Oct. 13
Dr. Aziz Rahman, an award-winning Wisconsin-based interventional radiologist, will present “Medicine on the Frontiers of Gaza.”
From monsters to metal: 10 courses you’ll still be talking about after graduation
In the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, courses are designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and stretch the way students think.
Fire to Inspire research talk with Dr. Eugenia Afinoguénova, Oct. 8
The Office of Research and Innovation will host its next Fire to Inspire research talk on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the O’Brien Hall fire pit.
Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellow Asianna Harris aims to transform psychologist training through research on case conceptualization
Asianna Harris, a fourth-year doctoral student in counseling psychology at Marquette University, has been selected as one of eight Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellows for the 2025–26 academic year. This prestigious fellowship recognizes socially responsible leadership in the sciences and humanities and provides recipients with leadership training, interdisciplinary project opportunities, and professional development resources. Harris,…
Dr. Anne P. DePrince to deliver Siderits Lecture, Oct. 9
Dr. Anne P. DePrince is a distinguished university professor in psychology and associate vice provost of public good strategy and research at the University of Denver.