Learn about our new faculty

To help the Marquette community get to know new faculty, each was asked to respond to three statements.

1. During my first year on campus, I'd like to _____________________.

2. I'd like to connect with colleagues interested in ________________.

3. I'd like to learn more about _________________________________.



DIEDERICH COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

Gerald AhernGerald Ahern
Journalism and Media Studies
Director of Student Media and Instructor of Practice

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to engage with students and fellow faculty members on experiences and future goals.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in promoting the outstanding achievements of MU students and faculty. 
  • I’d like to learn more about strategies on impactful in-class instruction.



David HannekenDavid Hanneken
Strategic Communication
Instructor of Practice

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to teach students about the importance of creativity, not just in marketing, but in any field they choose.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in sharing their thoughts and ideas for effective teaching. 
  • I’d like to learn more about how to have meaningful discussions with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators about how to best prepare students for today’s changing workplace.



Joshua-Paul MilesJoshua-Paul Miles
Strategic Communication
Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to connect with scholarly communities across campus that merge research and practice.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in data science, network science, and collaboration for social impact. 
  • I’d like to learn more about the ecosystem of cross-sector collaboration in Milwaukee.


Katharine MillerKatharine Miller
Strategic Communication
Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to get to know the faculty of Marquette and form friendships and find potential research collaborators.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in collaborating across disciplines to research and explore issues of corporate responsibility. 
  • I’d like to learn more about scholarly and teaching resources for new faculty members.



Julia SchultzJulia Schultz
Strategic Communication
Instructor of Practice

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to learn more about all Marquette has to offer and help connect students with opportunities to complement their classroom learning.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in pairing students with professional development opportunities to best prepare them for the next step in their journey. 
  • I’d like to learn more about Marquette’s mission-driven history (including the St. Joan of Arc Chapel) and plans for the future.


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