Health Sciences

Adapted toys collaboration deepens connections for families, students, organizations
Two Marquette alumni, one working in Marquette’s Opus College of Engineering and another at Penfield Children’s Center, are proving that collaboration, shared purpose and a healthy dose of fun are the building blocks to leading meaningful change.

Occupational Therapy launches student-led, free clinic
On a chilly fall afternoon, occupational therapy doctorate student Parker Thompson is helping a client make a stack of pancakes in a mock apartment inside the 1700 Building on Wells Street. She’s holding the client’s gait belt to help them maintain their balance, watching every movement with a careful eye. The client goes through all the steps: mixing…

Marquette University mourns the loss of Dr. Jack C. Brooks
Marquette University mourns the loss of Dr. Jack C. Brooks, the inaugural dean of the College of Health Sciences, who died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the age of 84.

Faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon
Faculty and staff members from across the university were honored at the annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

M. S. Program in Speech Language Pathology earns full-term reaccreditation
The Speech Pathology and Audiology Department in the College of Health Sciences has received reaccreditation from its professional organization after a successful site visit in February.

Should We Trust the Experts? with Marquette Civic Dialogues, Nov. 6
Join Marquette Civic Dialogues for a panel and conversation on “The Politics of Science and Expertise” on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall 304.

Professor awarded $3.8 million R01 grant from NIH for clinical tool to diagnose childhood motor speech disorders
Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel is an associate professor of speech pathology and audiology in the College of Health Sciences.

Physician Assistant Studies earns reaccreditation
The Marquette University Physician Assistant Studies program was recently granted continued accreditation until July 2033 from its accrediting body, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. “We are happy with ARC-PA’s decision and grateful for our program faculty and staff’s diligent work to maintain the high level of instruction necessary for our…

Public invited to Health Sciences, Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association ‘Try It’ event, Nov. 1
The Adaptive Abilities Club in the College of Health Sciences has teamed up with the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association to host “Try-It.”
