Graduate & Professional Studies

International Education Week: Alex Dong reflects on her journey from Shenzhen to Milwaukee
Each November, universities across the United States celebrate International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that highlights the value of international education and cultural exchange. This year, IEW takes place from Nov. 17–21, and Marquette University’s Graduate School is celebrating by sharing stories of…

Sumaiya Chowdhury, doctoral student in Biological Sciences, finds a second home at Marquette
When Sumaiya Chowdhury walks across Marquette University’s campus, she carries stories from halfway around the world, from the lively streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh, to the quiet study spaces of Raynor Library. Now pursuing her Ph.D. in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chowdhury is one of the many international students whose experiences are being celebrated during…

Marquette celebrates International Education Week with a Thanksgiving gathering for international students
Each November, universities across the United States observe International Education Week, a national initiative led by the U.S. Departments of State and Education to celebrate the power of international education and cultural exchange. This year, IEW will take place Nov. 17–21, and Marquette will mark the occasion with a week of events honoring the contributions…

Arthur J. Schmitt Fellow Samantha Juedemann advances leadership and research in sustainable drinking water
Samantha Juedemann is a sixth-year doctoral student in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. Originally from Boonsboro, Maryland, Juedemann was drawn to Marquette by the enthusiasm and collaboration within the Water Quality Center. Juedemann’s research focuses on access to safe and sustainable drinking water. This year, Juedemann…

Graduate School hosting accelerated degree program info session, Nov. 12
Hosted by the Graduate School and Graduate School of Management, the session will highlight Marquette’s accelerated degree programs.

Student Affairs in Higher Education virtual information session, Nov. 7
A virtual information session about the Marquette University Student Affairs in Higher Education program will be held on Friday, Nov 7, at noon via Microsoft Teams. This master’s program prepares students to work in higher education. Graduate assistantships are available to help with tuition, and full-time or part-time options are available. Faculty and graduate recruitment…

Graduate School ‘Grad School 101’ information session, Nov. 6
Students interested in learning more about graduate education are invited to attend Grad School 101 on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Soup with Substance: Carrying the Midwife’s Bag Across the Atlantic, Oct. 29
Soup with Substance will feature a presentation by Melanie Lorenz, a Ph.D. candidate in Marquette University’s Department of History

Jordan Marsh wins OAEPS Best Graduate Paper Award for research on political representation
Jordan Marsh, a second-year Master of Arts student in the Department of Political Science, was recently awarded the Best Graduate Paper Award by the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists (OAEPS). Marsh earned statewide recognition for his groundbreaking research that challenges how we think about political representation. The award is presented annually to one…
