From the Diederich College of Communication
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College and school news
Marquette University mourns the loss of David J. Foran
David Foran, an emeritus professor in the then-College of Journalism, passed away in Glendale, Wisconsin at age 89.

Research & Innovation, University Initiatives
IWL announces 2026 Interdisciplinary Summer Grant recipients
Stories at MU
Games, interactive media concentration helps students connect with love of storytelling
College and school news
Comm students research how ‘Energy Generating Behaviors’ create school pride
Research & Innovation, Stories at MU, University Initiatives
Faculty Focus: Dr. Patrick Johnson investigates animus toward LGBTQ+ representation in news

Campus Life, Faculty & Staff
Colleagues honored at 2026 Staff Excellence Awards
Five Marquette staff members were honored with Excellence in University Service awards, and one staff member received the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award.


Faculty & Staff, Stories at MU
Communication studies professor imbues anthem with unspoken meaning


Stories at MU

Campus Life
O’Brien Fellowship Selection Committee selects five journalists for 2026–27 Fellowships
The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism has selected five U.S. journalists for its 2026–27 investigative reporting fellowships: Matt Stroud of Pittsburgh; Devi Shastri, PrincessSafiya Byers, and Kelly Meyerhofer of Milwaukee; and Anna Baydakova of New York. “This talented group of journalists was selected from the largest applicant pool in O’Brien’s 14-year history,” said Jeffery Gerritt, director of the…
College and school news

College and school news
Diederich College of Communication recognizes outstanding students at annual honors reception
MU+ Milwaukee & Beyond, Stories at MU
A Hollywood homecoming: Prolific film and TV director Michael Schultz inspires filmmaking award
Campus Life, Stories at MU
Hoop dreams, realized: The Plouffe twins, turned trio, dominate new sport







