Contact the Graduate School Staff

Graduate School Leadership

Scott D'Urso

Dr. Scott D’Urso

Acting Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies and Dean of the Graduate School

(414) 288-5477 | scott.durso@marquette.edu

Carrianne Hayslett

Dr. Carrianne Hayslett

Associate Dean for Strategic Innovation and Academic Program Development

(414) 288-0252 | carrianne.hayslett@marquette.edu

View Carrianne's Details

Carrianne's primary roles and responsibilities include:

  • Supports academic aspects of graduate education
  • Oversees the academic review of graduate student progress
  • Coordinates professional development initiatives for graduate students
Lee Hovorka

Lee Hovorka

Assistant to the Dean

(414) 288-3769 | lee.hovorka@marquette.edu

View Lee's Details

  • Provides support to the vice provost for graduate and professional studies, and dean of the Graduate School
  • Provides administrative support in all areas relating to the processing of graduate applications and new student enrollment

Recruiting and Admission Counseling

Our recruiting and admissions team assists prospective students, applicants, admitted students and matriculated students. Each recruiter specializes in different programs. Click below to learn about their areas of focus. 


Katie Ruetz

Katie Ruetz

Director of Graduate Admissions 

(414) 288-4880 | katie.ruetz@marquette.edu

View Katie's Details

  • Manages all facets of the daily operation of Graduate Admissions
  • Coordinates with all graduate departments regarding application procedures
Tim Carter

Tim Carter

Sr. Graduate Admission Counselor 

(414) 288-7139 | tim.carter@marquette.edu

Jordan Mason

Jordan L. Mason

Graduate Admission Counselor

(414) 288-0327 | jordan.l.mason@marquette.edu 

Jack Nortman

Jack Nortman

Graduate Admission Counselor

(414) 288-5986 jack.nortman@marquette.edu

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Karina Valdes Garcia

Karina Valdes-Garcia

Admissions Coordinator

(414) 288-2138 | karina.valdes-garcia@marquette.edu

View Karina's Details

  • Provides coordination and administrative support for all areas related to graduate admission
  • Processes application materials, admission decisions and I-20s

Graduate School Operations

Lizzie Kerrick

Dr. Lizzie Kerrick

Director, Graduate School Operations

(414) 288-4792 | lizzie.kerrick@marquette.edu

View Lizzie's Details

  • Manage all facets of the daily operation of the Graduate School, including financial aid and student records
  • Coordinates with departments to fulfill requests for statistical reports and data analysis, identify and develop new programs, and execute strategic plans
Tom Marek

Tom Marek

Assistant Director for Financial Aid

(414) 288-5325 | thomas.marek@marquette.edu

View Tom's Details

  • Manages annual competitions for merit-based financial aid
  • Administers graduate assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate student travel research awards
  • Provides employment verifications
Carrie Pruhs

Carrie Pruhs

Director of Academic Business Affairs

(414) 288-5323 | carrie.pruhs@marquette.edu

View Carrie's Details

  • Chief budget assistant to the dean
  • Coordinates all aspects of HR within the Graduate School 
  • Coordinates revision of Graduate Bulletin
Melissa Econom

Melissa Econom

Graduate Student Development Coordinator

(414) 288-6370 | melissa.econom@marquette.edu

View Melissa's Details

  • Develop and coordinate programming and events pertaining to graduate students (research, wellness, campus engagement)
  • Cultivate content for release to internal and external audience through coordination with departments, Graduate School staff, Office of University Relations (OUR), and others
  • Serve as liaison with Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
Becca Devroy

Becca Devroy

Coordinator, International Student Admission

rebecca.devroy@marquette.edu

Jacklyn Carranza

Jacklyn Carranza

Graduate Admission Coordinator

(414) 288-1229 | jacklyn.carranza@marquette.edu

Freddie Gonzales

Freddie Gonzales

Records Coordinator

(414) 288-7182 | freddie.gonzales@marquette.edu