Health Sciences
2026 COMMENCEMENT SERIES | Marquette senior bridges the gap in science education
Since she was a young girl, Raya Broeren has felt drawn toward science. “I was really interested in science when I was a kid,” the biomedical sciences major says. “I tried to get involved in as many science classes and experiences as I could.” That early curiosity, combined with working as a certified nursing assistant,…
Biomedical Sciences partners with Nvidia to develop cutting-edge AI neuroscience tools
The Department of Biomedical Sciences has entered a six-month partnership with Nvidia to utilize the AI computing company’s processing power for the creation of state-of-the-art computational systems.
Physical therapy professor receives $1.7 million NIH grant to study exercise capacity in stroke survivors
Dr. Allison Hyngstrom is chair and professor of physical therapy in Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences.
U.S. News releases 2026-27 Best Graduate Schools rankings
U.S. News and World Report today released its 2026-27 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and several Marquette programs improved over last year’s rankings.
2026 faculty promotions announced
Faculty promotions and the awarding of emeritus status recognize Marquette educators’ excellence in teaching, scholarship and research.
Spring Massage-A-Thon to support physical therapy class of 2027
The Marquette University physical therapy class of 2027 will host a Massage-A-Thon fundraiser from Wednesday, March 25, through Tuesday, April 14.
Marquette undergraduates compete at Big East Research Symposium; economics senior wins third in social sciences
Five teams of undergraduate researchers from Marquette University competed at the annual Big East Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium.
Marquette University Occupational Therapy wins AOTF St. Catherine Challenge
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation has announced Marquette University’s Occupational Therapy doctorate program as the winner of its annual St. Catherine Challenge. The St. Catherine Challenge is a national student-led fundraising initiative. Proceeds from the challenge support occupational therapy research grants awarded by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Marquette’s OT students outraised over 60 other occupational therapy programs across the nation to earn the top…
The Black Student Nursing Association bolsters inclusivity for health care students
The Black Student Nurses Association provides a place to feel accepted for black health care practitioners at Marquette.
Educational, engaging discussions highlight the importance of health education during Global Brigades trip
On a humid, sunny day in Coclé, Panama, the sound of soccer balls skipping across cement fills the air. Children run around with faces full of stickers, the sound of their laughter echoing off the cinderblock walls. Coloring sheets flutter in the breeze as unattended crayons roll away. It looks like a school, maybe a midday recess period. But instead, those sounds are the result of Marquette University students and their work volunteering…