Graduate & Professional Studies
Career Development Bootcamp for graduate students, May 18 – 22
The Graduate School is pleased to announce a weeklong immersive Career Development Bootcamp designed specifically for graduate students and their unique professional development needs. Planning for a rewarding career while managing the responsibilities of an advanced degree program can feel overwhelming. At the same time, dedicating time to professional development is essential to building a…
From research to reform: Ali Shana elevates student voices to shape dual enrollment policy
Ali Shana, a third-year doctoral student in Department of Educational Policy & Leadership, studies how students experience education systems that are meant to expand opportunity and where those systems fall short. Originally from Palestine and raised entirely in Milwaukee, Shana’s research focuses on dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to take college courses…
Johnston Hall to reopen partially Thursday, Feb. 5, and fully on Monday, Feb. 9
Faculty, students and staff will be allowed into Johnston Hall from the basement through the second floor on Thursday, Feb. 5.
Three Minute Thesis competition, Feb. 20
Watch graduate students compete and present their research in three minutes or less using one slide and no animation.
Graduate Student Research Poster Competition, Feb. 11
The top three doctoral level posters and top three master’s level posters will receive award certificates and up to $250 as a research travel award.
Vote for master’s entries in the 2026 Marquette Graduate Student Photo Contest
The Graduate School invites the campus community to participate in the 2026 Marquette Graduate Student Photo Contest by voting for this year’s finalist entries.
Vote for doctoral entries in the 2026 Marquette Graduate Student Photo Contest
The Graduate School invites the campus community to participate in the 2026 Marquette Graduate Student Photo Contest by voting for this year’s finalist entries.
Nominations open for graduate student commencement speaker
Marquette University is inviting members of the campus community to nominate an outstanding graduate student to serve as a speaker at the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony. The graduate student commencement speaker plays a meaningful role in celebrating the academic achievements, values, and shared experiences of the graduating class. Faculty and staff are encouraged to consider…
Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Month throughout February
Graduate Student Appreciation Month at Marquette University celebrates the contributions, creativity and dedication of our graduate students. Throughout the month of February, a wide range of in-person and virtual events will be offered, including opportunities focused on wellness and self-care, professional development, research recognition, community building, funding exploration, competitions and career development. Whether you’re looking…
Nursing alumnus finds purpose, personal growth in treating incarcerated individuals
Braden Wolthuis, a Marquette nursing alum, administers vital health care to some of the most vulnerable people in the country: prisoners.