Communication
O’Brien Fellowship Selection Committee selects five journalists for 2026–27 Fellowships
The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism has selected five U.S. journalists for its 2026–27 investigative reporting fellowships: Matt Stroud of Pittsburgh; Devi Shastri, PrincessSafiya Byers, and Kelly Meyerhofer of Milwaukee; and Anna Baydakova of New York. “This talented group of journalists was selected from the largest applicant pool in O’Brien’s 14-year history,” said Jeffery Gerritt, director of the…
2026 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | K’leyon Hampton captures Marquette through a camera lens
Graduating senior K’Leyon Hampton has been an integral part of the Office of Marketing and Communication’s photography efforts.
Faculty honored at Distinguished Scholars Reception
Thirteen faculty members were honored on Thursday, April 16, at the Distinguished Scholars Reception, which recognizes faculty for outstanding achievement in research and scholarship. Lawrence G. Haggerty Faculty Award for Excellence in Research Dr. Julia Azari, professor of political science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Julia Azari is a nationally recognized scholar of the American…
Diederich College of Communication partners with Rotary Club on podcast
The Milwaukee Rotary Club partners with students in the Diederich College of Communication to produce its podcast.
Rachel Lopera named 2026-27 Foley Fellow
The Foley Foundation has hired rising junior Rachel Lopera to be its 2026-2027 fellow. Rachel will work on journalist safety issues.
Diederich College of Communication recognizes outstanding students at annual honors reception
Undergraduate students were honored in an annual ceremony held by the Diederich College of Communication.
Hoop dreams, realized: The Plouffe twins, turned trio, dominate new sport
Alumna Katherine Plouffe and her twin sister turned Team Canada into a powerhouse in a new Olympic sport.
A Hollywood homecoming: Prolific film and TV director Michael Schultz inspires filmmaking award
Veteran director Michael Schultz, Sp ’64, is one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors. Fifty years after his last trip home, the Milwaukee native returned for a tribute weekend in his honor.
Marquette connections: A kitchen collaboration
Twelve-year-old Carly Van Pelt may not be a Marquette student (yet!), but a university connection helped her build a business and compete on the Food Network. In 2023, Carly combined two passions, baking and animals, and created VP’s Treats to sell goodies for people and their pets. After seeing Carly put in so much work,…
Marquette University mourns loss of David Fantle
Marquette University is mourning the loss of David Fantle, adjunct professor in the Diederich College of Communication.