Communication
Blooming in place: Mueller Communications CEO thrives by staying put
In a landscape where millennial and Gen Z professionals are playing career hopscotch to get ahead, one Marquette alumna is demonstrating that there’s still room for career longevity in one spot. Lori Richards, Comm ’02, started out as an intern at Mueller Communications, a full-service public relations agency in downtown Milwaukee, even before she graduated…
Faculty spotlight: Dr. Virginia Sánchez returns home to Marquette
Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication is proud to welcome back one of its own, Dr. Virginia Sanchez, who joins the faculty this fall.
C-Lead program prepares savvy communication students for real-world leadership
When Julia Emery, Comm ’25, got an email about the Communication Leadership Concentration Program (C-Lead), she figured it was worth a shot to apply. “I did see myself as a leader, but I wasn’t the loudest person in the room,” Emery says. She wondered if C-Lead could help her become that person — bold, commanding…
Sophomore College of Communication students encourage to apply for C-Lead
The Communication Leadership Concentration Program (C-Lead) is accepting applicants for its 2025-26 cohort.
Diederich College of Communication screening with leadership guru Cy Wakeman, Sept. 25
The Diederich College of Communication will host a screening of a session with New York Times best-selling author and leadership guru Cy Wakeman.
Diederich College of Communication to host Philadelphia Inquirer’s Michael Huang for Axthelm Memorial Lecture, Sept. 25
Michael Huang, Comm ‘93, managing sports editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer, will deliver the Pete and Bonnie Memorial Axthelm Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom E. Attendance is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance. Students who are attending the Student Sport Summit,…
College of Communication to host Student Sport Summit, Sept. 25
The Student Sport Summit gives students across campus a chance to get face-to-face with leading professionals from the world of sports! For the first time ever, the Diederich College of Communication is combining the Student Sport Summit with the Pete and Bonnie Memorial Axthelm Lecture, creating a more streamlined, focused experience for students. The combined…
One-credit Diederich Learning Lab classes available for signup
The Diederich College of Communication encourages students to sign up for its fall semester Learning Lab courses.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service names alumnus Edgar Mendez managing editor
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has promoted Edgar Mendez, Comm ’14, to managing editor.
‘Milwaukee Made’ screening and Q&A with alumnus host David Caruso in Johnston Hall, Sept. 12
The Diederich College of Communication will host a screening of the television series “Milwaukee Made,” on Friday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. in the Johnston Hall screening room.