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February 2024

Fall 2023 Dean's List announced

Released 02/01/2024

January 2024

Dr. Lisa Edwards, professor of counselor education and counseling psychology, named director of the Institute for Women’s Leadership named director of the Institute for Women's Leadership

Released 01/24/2024

Marquette alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade makes $3 million gift to grow literacy, add scholarships and enhance men's basketball

Released 01/15/2024

Dr. Julissa Ventura, assistant professor of educational policy and leadership in the College of Education, receives a Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Academy of Education

Released 01/10/2024

December 2023

November 2023

Dr. Eric Dimmitt, clinical associate professor of educational policy and leadership, appointed to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Professional Standards Council for Teachers

Released 11/27/2023

October 2023

Dr. Melissa Gibson, associate professor in Educational Policy and Leadership, and colleagues receive $1.27 million grant for MKE Roots: The Democratizing Local History Project

Released 10/12/2023

Dr. Jill Birren, Associate Professor in Educational Policy and Leadership co-wrote an opinion piece for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about PFAS.

Released 10/2/2023

September 2023

CECP faculty Dr. Lisa Edwards, Professor, and Dr. Kavitha Venkateswaran, Clinical Assistant Professor. awarded grant from MCW to develop and implement intervention practices for perinatal mental health

Released 9/19/2023

Former Cardinal Stritch faculty member, students embrace silver lining after closure 

Released 9/18/2023

Closing the Gap: CECP program helps meet urgent need for mental health professionals specializing in child and adolescent counseling

Released 9/18/2023

August 2023

Dr. Alan Burkard, Professor and Chair of CECP, cited by The Washington Post for federal grant aimed at preparing students of color to become school counselors

Released 8/31/2023

Dr. Howard Fuller, distinguished professor emeritus, named to BizTImes Milwaukee's Notable Alumni List

Released 8/22/2023

July 2023

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology faculty Dr. Lee Za Ong and Dr. Karisse Callender awarded Telehealth Accelerator grants

Released 7/27/2023

Dr. Kathleen Clark, director of the Hartman Literacy and Learning Center, spoke with CBC 58 about the Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program. 

Released 7/19/2023

June 2023

Spring 2023 Dean's List

Released 6/14/2023

May 2023

Dr. Julissa Ventura awarded 2023 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

Released 5/22/2023

April 2023

The new and growing Educational Studies major

Released 4/6/2023

Dr. Gabriel Velez honored with Way Klingler Early Career award for outstanding achievements in research and scholarship at Distinguished Scholars Program.

Released 4/5/2023

March 2023

Faculty promotions announced. Dr. Leigh van den Kieboom promoted to Professor, and Dr. Melissa Gibson promoted to Associate Professor. 

Released 3/21/2023