Congratulations to Vanessa Varela who successfully defended on May 8 her dissertation "Latina representation in children's books: A quantitative content analysis." Her committee included Dr. Eric Dimmitt, Dr. Doris Walker-Dalhouse, and Dr. Jeff LaBelle, S.J.
On Tuesday, we gathered for our Spring 2026 Educational Studies + MKE Roots Showcase. Students presented posters about their engaged internships at various sites around Milwaukee.
Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of our esteemed colleague Dr. Doris Walker-Dalhouse! Thanks for your commitment to your students and the university, Dr. Walker-Dalhouse. Best wishes and many blessings from all of us in the College of Education!
Reema Banerjee successfully defended her dissertation "Applied Data Science Insights into Grade Eight Math, Physics, and AP Physics Exam-Taking Influencing ACT STEM Outcomes." Her committee included Dr. Eric Dimmitt, Dr. Blake Turner, Dr. Joseph Moylan, and Dr. Jeff LaBelle, S.J.
💈 Marquette alumnus Emmanuel Johnson is one of two teachers transforming their classroom into a barbershop, offering free haircuts while building students′ confidence and encouraging deeper connections.
Read more: https://t.co/HaW1b5fy8E
Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor of educational policy and leadership, spoke with WPR on April 9 about the public response to school referendums on the ballot last week. https://t.co/tA1VqePG5y
📱 Dr. Alie Kriofske Mainella, assistant professor of counselor education and counseling psychology in @MUEducation, helps women navigate menopause symptoms by creating a tracking app.
Read more: https://t.co/BmG4v0mB0m
Holly Nerone successfully defended her dissertation "Stories of Stress: Experiences of Students in a Second-Degree, Graduate-Level, Prelicensure Nursing Program" on March 27. Her committee was: Dr. Eric Dimmitt, Dr. Amber Young-Brice, Dr. Lori Stutte, and Dr. Jeff LaBelle, S.J.
🤝 A partnership with @CristoReyMKE introduces local high schoolers to higher education and the teaching profession, welcoming them onto Marquette's campus to envision themselves as college students.
Read more: https://t.co/SB5qYGKlcs
Congratulations!
🔹Dr. derria byrd, EDPL, was promoted to associate professor with tenure.
🔹Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, CECP, was promoted to clinical associate professor.
🔹Dr. Doris Walker-Dalhouse, EDPL, was promoted to emerita rank. https://t.co/ETaAYoMsUo
Congratulations to Lora Strigens, VP of Planning and Facilities Management at Marquette University, who successfully defended her dissertation in educational policy and leadership. Her committee included Dr. Jody Jessup-Anger (Chair), Dr. Jill Birren, and Dr. Loren Rullman.
This month, please donate to the feminine product donation drive organized by the the Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Diversity Committee. See flyer for details!
Dr. Howard Fuller, distinguished professor emeritus in the College of Education, spoke with NBC 4 on Feb. 17 about Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy. https://t.co/g9ba27Qd3l
🎓 Ali Shana, a third-year doctoral student in the Department of Educational Policy & Leadership, studies how students experience education systems that are meant to expand opportunity and where those systems fall short.
Read more: https://t.co/Kgigh6ROyk