Communication

Colleagues honored at 2026 Staff Excellence Awards
Five Marquette staff members were honored with Excellence in University Service awards, and one staff member received the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award.

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…

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…

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.




