Communication
Diederich College of Communication partners with ICT for Milwaukee newsroom
The Marquette University Diederich College of Communication and ICT, formerly Indian Country Today and the flagship news organization of IndiJ Public Media, have announced an agreement to house an ICT regional bureau within the college’s Johnston Hall beginning in January 2026. The agreement establishes dedicated office space, student internship support and opportunities for collaboration between…
Marquette Theatre students take the stage in Skylight’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Marquette Theatre students are taking the stage alongside professional actors this fall through a collaboration with Skylight Music Theatre to present “Fiddler on the Roof.”
Preparing advertising students for day one of their careers: A Q&A with instructor Mike Oelhafen
Advertising instructor Mike Oelhafen brings industry-standard technology into the classroom, leading to better career outcomes for students.
Marquette Wire launches Spanish language section
The Marquette Wire, the official student media of Marquette University, has launched a Spanish language subsection of its news site. The site will have news stories, opinion columns, interviews and stories all written by native Spanish speakers. English translation will be included on each story. “By promoting Spanish-language content through the Marquette Wire, we fortify the…
Washington Post journalists Dana Hedgpeth and Sari Horwitz to deliver Burleigh Lecture, Oct. 9
The Diederich College of Communication and the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism will host Washington Post journalists Dana Hedgpeth and Sari Horwitz.
Family Weekend Band Concert to be held Sunday, Sept. 28
The Marquette Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert will play its annual Family Weekend concert on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. in the Varsity Theatre.
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.