Institute for Women's Leadership at Marquette University

Upcoming Events

More information on the following events, they are available on the IWL Events page.

Make plans now to join IWL in Milwaukee for 414-Day in 2026...

Save-the-date Announcement for IWL's 5th Annual Gala

 

IWL Research Social featuring Fall 2025 IWL Faculty Fellows
Mon., Apr. 27th, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM| 707 Hub

Faculty Fellows 2026

Click HERE to register.


Alumnae Leaders

2025 IWL Alumna Awardee

IWL Excellence Award Recipient

Dr. Jessica A. Sheetz-Nguyen
Dr. Jessica A. Sheetz-Nguyen, Grad '99
For more information click HERE. 

2024 IWL Alumna Awardee

IWL Excellence Award Recipient

Sabina Bhatia
Sabina Bhatia, Grad '89
For more information click HERE. 


Latest IWL Annual Report Out:

Front cover of the 2024 IWL Annual ReportInterested in learning more about IWL at Marquette University?  Take a look at IWL's 2023-2024 year in review now: 2024 IWL Annual Report

 

 


2025 IWL Gala Recap

Miss the fun and want to review the amazing 4th Annual IWL Gala?  Click HERE to learn more about the superb leaders who made this possible and joined us to celebrate this year in the IWL Gala Information Hub.

 

 

Cross-Promotional Research

Research Participant Opportunity: PCOS Interview Study

PCOS LinkNidhi Nellore, a PhD candidate in the Marquette University Computer Science department, is currently conducting a research study on how women with PCOS use period-tracking apps.  This research aims to better understand user experiences, needs, and challenges so these technologies can be improved to better support women.

Click here for the link to the survey.


2026 IWL Gala News

 5th Annual IWL Gala Tickets

This year's theme is Women in Athletics: Representation, Leadership, and Action.

Registration is now closed.

Contact Marquette's University Special Event with questions (universityspecialevents@marquette.edu).

5th Annual IWL Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Support the Work of IWL through a 2026 Gala Sponsorship...2026 IWL Gala - Sponsorship 1-pager

DJ/Music, Networking, & Dessert Sponsorships already secured—secure your opportunity now!

Click HERE to submit your 2026 IWL Gala Sponsorship pledge.

Questions can be sent to IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp (sarah.camp@marquette.edu).

Payments will be arranged by IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp after receipt of your pledge form.

50/50 IWL Gala Raffle

IWL will be holding an in-person raffle at this year's gala!

  • Ticketing:
    • 1 ticket: $2
    • 3 tickets: $5
    • 10 tickets: $10
    • "Wingspan": $25
  • Cash ONLY
  • Must be present to win.
  • Not considered a tax-deductible donation.

IWL Gala Fashion Lookbook

5th Annual Gala Fashion Lookbook

Check out our IWL Gala Lookbook for outfit themes curated to help inspire attendees and celebrate women in sports! Whether you’re thinking timeless glam, elegantly athletic statement pieces, or sleek dressy vibes, this can be your starting point! Remember: wear what makes you feel amazing. This is your night, your style. The Lookbook is here to spark ideas, not set rules!

IWL Gala  Keynote Panelists and Moderator

Meet the voices shaping the conversation! We’re honored to welcome an incredible lineup of leaders to the IWL Gala:

IWL 2026 Gala Keynote Speakers
Val Ackerman | Commissioner, Big East Conference
Kareeda Chones AguamSenior Vice President of Partner Strategy and Management, Milwaukee Bucks
Cara Consuegra | Head Coach, Marquette Golden Eagles Women's Basketball

Panel Moderator: IWL Advisory Council Member Jasmine M. Johnson, MSM | Vice President of Marketing & Communications,


Research Round-Up

IWL Research Mini-Grants

IWL accepts applications for research mini-grants of up to $2,500 on a rolling basis. These grants are designed to support research-related activities that advance scholarship or academic knowledge focused on gender or sex.
Click HERE for application materials and more information.


Recent Research Publications:

Feminist Evaluations of Structural Injustices—A Short Film Series

Thumbnail of opener with Dr. Alison EffordAlison Efford, PhD
History
“A German American Feminist Imagines Justice in 1859”

Thumbnail of opener with Dr. Kathryn MalinKathryn Malin, PhD
Nursing
“The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Infant and Maternal Health Using a Reproductive Justice Lens”

Thumbnail of film opener with Dr. Zori PaulZori Paul, PhD
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
“A Feminist Perspective of the Loneliness Epidemic and Women of Color”

Giving Voice to the Unheard: Words from Women Speaking Truth to Stigma

cover page of MU IWL Spring 2024 Faculty Fellows' White Paper: "Giving Voice to the Unheard"Released on Dec. 4th, 2024, this paper written by IWL's Spring 2024 Faculty Fellows examines the work of Drs. Sabirat Rubya, Daniel Collette, and Alie Kriofske Mainella, and how hearing/amplyifying the voices of those who go unheard help dismantle negative stigmas.

 

Research and Storytelling as Gendered Resistance

Cover of "Research and Storytelling as Gendered Resistance"This research paper, written by IWL's Fall 2023 Faculty Fellows, reviews the work of Drs. Heather Hlavka, Jennifer Vanderheyden, and Jessica Zemlak and how storytelling provides essential context to the lived experiences of people—"past and present—as ways to both challenge and amplify the experiences of those who have been doubted, denied, or silenced through time."  Navigate to IWL's "Pubications" page to learn more and see other research papers and reports from our community.



Watch IWL's Last Spotlight on Research Episode:


Click HERE to watch this Season 3 on YouTube in its original formatting.


Playback Available for IWL's Women and Money Series

Watch video playback of IWL's latest series, Women and Money, by clicking HERE.  For each session, we learned from local, state, and national leaders in each subject on how to make a difference that benefits women as individuals and our communities.
Check out the Women and Money page to learn more.