Arts & Sciences
Exploring the impact of microRNAs with Dr. Allison Abbott
Nobel laureates Dr. Victor Ambros and his colleague Dr. Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering a completely new way genes are regulated. They uncovered “microRNAs” — small RNA molecules that can act like genetic switches. This work changed how scientists understand gene control and revealed new insights…
Marquette University cultivates space for civic engagement in presidential election year
Campus efforts are ramping up to encourage students to get informed and vote.
Social and Cultural Sciences’ Holstein Colloquium presents decarbonization study findings, Oct. 25
This work is the product of a collaborative, grant-funded investigation led by faculty in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences.
Expanding access to computer science education: Marquette University’s role in leading change
Computer science provides an understanding of the foundational principles and techniques used to solve real problems with software. This fall, Marquette University will be taking center stage in an effort to expand access to computer science education across Wisconsin and beyond. CSforALL will host its eighth annual national Computer Science for All conference Oct 23-25 in…
Watch Party for New York City production of Lord Byron’s play ‘Sardanapalus,’ Oct. 28
After the screening, participants are encouraged to stay for a discussion about the play.
Undocu-Ally Week: A reflection from student Dayane Garcia-Avila
As part of Undocu-Ally Week, we’ve asked undocumented students to share their stories and explain what it means to have support from the Marquette community. Today we’re sharing the story of Dayane Garcia-Avila, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering and biocomputing. For more information on how you can get involved in Undocu-Ally Week programming, visit…
Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Global Voices from the Women’s Library at the World’s Columbian Exposition: Feminisms, Transnationalism and the Archive’
Dr. Sarah Wadsworth of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences answered some questions about her new book.
Undocu-Ally Week: A reflection from student Nestor Ruelas
As part of Undocu-Ally Week, we’ve asked undocumented students to share their stories and explain what it means to have support from the Marquette community. Today we’re sharing the story of Nestor Ruelas, a senior majoring in corporate communications and political science and current president of Marquette DREAMers. For more information on how you can…
‘A Pope’s Hope for the Humanities: Reading Francis’s Love Letter to Literature,’ Oct. 24
Rev. Joseph Simmons, S.J., will present “A Pope’s Hope for the Humanities: Reading Francis’s Love Letter to Literature” as part of the Humanities Research Colloquium on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. in Marquette Hall 105.
Theotokos Lecture: ‘Our Lady of Hope: Mary of Galilee, Mary of Guadalupe,’ Oct. 22
Dr. Timothy Matovina of the University of Notre Dame will give the 16th Theotokos Lecture, “Our Lady of Hope: Mary of Galilee, Mary of Guadalupe,” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Raynor Library Beaumier Suites. Matovina will discuss the importance of Mary the Mother of Jesus for people of faith throughout the…