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The Kohler Foundation has donated a collection of more than 400 works of art to the permanent collection of Marian University, to be displayed on campus and used for teaching purposes. The Kohler Foundation initially extended the invitation to Christine Martin, director of institutional partnerships and community relations, and Dr. George Koonce, senior vice president […]

With school starting for many students in the Fond du Lac area over the past few weeks, the Marian University Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program has converted its offerings to a hybrid format to allow potential first generation college students and low income high school students to still access its offerings despite on-campus […]

Earning a BS in Health Care Administration is an excellent career move for those who aspire to work in a leadership role. With the rapid expansion of the healthcare industry, the demand for well-educated, innovative leaders is stronger than ever. Statistics from the federal government show two benefits of earning a Bachelor of Science in […]

A radiologic technologist performs X-rays and other diagnostic exams on patients. Technologists perform tests supporting physicians making accurate diagnoses. With the rapid growth in the healthcare industry, the demand for radiologic technologists has also grown. A career as a rad tech typically attracts two kinds of students. Marian University has designed programs to serve both. […]

The Fond du Lac Area Foundation has awarded Marian University a $685 grant from the Helen B. Perry Fund to support library needs such as books, software, and equipment. “We appreciate this contribution and look forward to seeing the student success that results from it,” said Acting President Dr. Michelle Majewski. “As we continue working […]

Marian University has been awarded a TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) program grant totaling more than $1.3 million through the U.S. Department of Education. Having received two prior five-year grants, this third will award Marian University $261,888 annually and is set to begin Sept. 1, 2020. “Our team is thrilled to be able to provide services […]

Family nurse practitioners provide a wide range of healthcare services for patients of all ages. They conduct examinations, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medicines, and develop treatment plans. In many places, family nurse practitioners (FNP) have stepped in to provide the care historically provided by family physicians. This is especially the case in rural and other […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives, some have suffered financially more than others. When governments ordered lockdowns to slow the spread of the virus, workers across many industries have gone through a job layoff. The retail and hospitality industries have especially been hit hard. Some of those jobs may never return. And even […]

Hannah Buntrock continues to adapt to life in Memphis “Wait – you work for the Grizzlies?” That’s typically the response Hannah Buntrock gets when her occupation becomes the topic of conversation. Whether in the franchise’s city of Memphis, or in her hometown of Wittenberg, Wis., the revelation is usually met with some level of surprise. […]

With interests turning to outdoor activities this summer, Trista Holz Studios in Fond du Lac is inviting people to plan their walking routes to include a glimpse of its storefront art display, The Soul Box Project, organized by Marian University art professor Deb Bartelt and including contributions from Marian University students, who taught and explained […]

Results of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) have been released and 100% of Marian University’s May 2020 Traditional BSN Nursing graduates passed the test on their first attempt, beating the Wisconsin and national averages by a wide margin. To become a registered nurse, candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN, a computerized adaptive […]

Marian University Graphic Arts professor Tom Wallestad will virtually discuss “The Comics Medium and ‘Good Talk’” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, on the Fond du Lac Public Library’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/FDLPL. Registration is required and starts today at fdlpl.org by clicking on Calendar. Having taught comic art and animation for more than 20 […]

As Cathy Mathweg prepares for the final day of what has been 30 years as a staff member at Marian University, the Associate Vice President for Mission and Dean, Academic Advising and Academic Services doesn’t feel like she’s been here that long. “Really, it’s not until I look at my 29-year-old son Joseph, or my […]

Students seeking to transfer credits from any of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to Marian University will have a much easier time in the future thanks to a historic, comprehensive agreement signed last week. Marian University is one of the private, nonprofit colleges and universities participating in the WAICU-WTCS Course Credit Transfer Agreement. “Streamlining the process […]

Industrial-organizational psychology involves the study of human behavior in groups in the workplace. During a crisis such as the COVID-19 outbreak, industrial-organizational psychology could better prepare business owners with insight into developing a productive remote work environment, becoming a better virtual manager, and using best practices to engage employees. To help businesses in these areas, […]

Nearly 400 students were named to the Marian University Dean’s List for academic achievement for the 2020 spring semester. The Dean’s List is published two times each year with the names of all full-time students who have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Students making Marian’s Dean’s List are: Jackson Allsop, Okauchee, WI Alejandro […]

Under the leadership of Dr. Kimberly Udlis, the Wisconsin Nursing School has improved a strong program with updated curriculum and more than $1 million in nurse-training technology The nursing school at Marian University, one of the highest-rated and most affordable private schools in Wisconsin, has made a remarkable number of recent accomplishments. They include updating […]

Marian University freshman Amber Kissinger has received a $1,000 scholarship from Rotary International, a service organization that provides humanitarian service and works to advance peace around the world. The Campbellsport High School graduate was selected because of her demonstration of Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” philosophy throughout the application process.

Dr. Anthony Dallmann-Jones, director of the At-Risk and Alternative Education graduate program at Marian University, has released his latest book “How to Connect with Students At-Risk: Creating learning environments for teacher and student success” on Amazon. The book, written for all concerned educators and parents, covers how society can respond and save our at-risk youth, […]

Adult learners face unique challenges that often include balancing a job, family, and education. They want online master’s degree programs that can boost their career to the next level. But they also want schools to take into account their time constraints, learning style, and experience. Marian University kept these issues in mind when creating the […]

Teaching attracts people who have a burning desire to make a difference in the world. Nowhere can they achieve that goal better than when working with at-risk students. On any given day, the job can involve saving lives, changing communities, and standing up as a champion for someone who might otherwise never finish school. It’s […]

Marian University’s simulation technology allows students to apply conceptual learning to real-world scenarios, resulting in a comprehensive and holistic nursing education. Marian University, one of Wisconsin’s most highly rated and affordable private schools, has invested in technology that gives nursing program students the opportunity to apply conceptual learning to real-world scenarios in a simulated environment. […]

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Wisconsin Chapter has announced that Marian University senior Kristina Schumacher has been elected to serve as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Student Representative. To be elected students must be NASW members and enrolled in either a BSW or Master of Social Work program during the 2020-2021 academic […]

If you happened to blink while watching the Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island over the weekend, then it’s possible you missed the big screen acting debut of Marian University graduate Bryan Lidtke. And if you haven’t caught the just-released movie starring Pete Davidson yet, then don’t blink when you do. After graduating […]

The central message of judo is to use your opponent’s strength (energy) to your advantage. The central message of using the Judo Teaching Approach is that when facing more powerful opponents, you should avoid head-to-head struggles, and other trials of strength. Instead, by employing proper targeted focusing and creative strategic thinking, you redirect the opponent’s […]

To give its students the best chance at avoiding having any potential disruption to their in-person classes during the Fall 2020 semester, Marian University has announced it will move the start of the 2020-2021 academic calendar from Aug. 31 to Aug. 24. Accordingly, face-to-face classes will conclude before Thanksgiving, with the semester finishing after one […]

Marian University’s Working Families Grant Program is still accepting applications for the 2020-21 academic year. The Working Families Grant Program works to advance the Marian University mission, core values, and legacy of service by awarding tuition and stipend grants to economically disadvantaged single parents with dependent children – parents who possess the desire and determination […]

Rising Scores Indicative of the School’s Investment in On-Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Programs and Dedication to Successful Student Outcomes Marian University, one of Wisconsin’s highest-rated and affordable private schools, has seen an increased NCLEX pass rate for graduates of the university’s on-campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. The Marian University NCLEX […]

Marian University announced today that it has begun taking proactive steps in anticipation of its operating budget and enrollment projections being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following weeks of garnering internal feedback and ideas related to decreasing the budget, and in collaboration with Marian’s Board of Trustees, various steps were identified to strengthen the […]

Jordan Dykstra Engel 2009 Cedar Grove Belgium High School graduate 2013 Marian Education Graduate Five-year Wilson Elementary School first grade teacher Current Oriole Lane Elementary School teacher Why Marian University? I always knew it was my home. My sister attended in the mid-1990s, met her husband there, and visiting her overnight, on the weekends and […]

In 2017, Wisconsin lawmakers changed state regulations allowing dental hygienists the right to work in more places without direct supervision by a licensed dentist. The changes gave dental hygienists the chance to offer services in areas where people have inadequate access to dental care. The state legislature’s passage of Act 20 led to improved oral […]

Marian University’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program is gearing up to host its eighth summer college and career readiness session, which will begin on Monday, June 22. Marian’s UBMS program provides educational services during the academic year and for a six-week period during the summer. It is primarily funded by the U.S. Department […]

Serve Wisconsin has awarded AmeriCorps funding to Marian University for a new program that will aim to help first-year students. The accepted proposal will support 12 students as AmeriCorps members, who will then plan and implement Community Engaged Learning and Meaningful Social Engagement modules for first year students. These members will work closely with faculty, […]

In making the decision to hold its annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony in conjunction with the faculty and staff Fall in-service, Marian University has announced those who will receive awards. Jennifer Schultz, an assistant professor of Psychology, will receive the James Underkolfer Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, which requires that the recipient “demonstrate outstanding […]

Four faculty from Marian University will present on the development and implementation of its competency-based education program at the Fast Track to Success Conference, which highlights innovation in higher education. Presenters of “Collaborative Program Development in an Inclusive CBE Environment” will include Gina Possin, Industrial Organizational Psychology Program Director and Assistant Professor of Psychology; Alan […]

Holy Family College and Marian University have entered into an articulation agreement that will allow students of the Manitowoc-based college to complete their education through Marian at a cost potentially less than their original price of attendance at Holy Family College. Holy Family College, formerly Silver Lake College, announced on Monday it will cease operations […]

Marian University senior communications and public relations major Shana Risby has been named one of 20 recipients of the 2020 ProPublica Diversity Scholarship. Risby, who also minors in psychology, was among 250 applicants, and will receive a $750 scholarship to attend a conference hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National […]

In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic of spring 2020, many potential college students may have put off their decision about where to enroll in college. The good news is that there is still plenty of time to apply to college and make a decision to commit to furthering your education. At Marian University, […]

Marian University senior Tirria Smith has been named a recipient of the Erroll B. Davis Minority Achievement Award, presented annually and jointly by the Alliant Energy Foundation and The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to minority students demonstrating excellence while pursuing a degree in engineering or business administration. “She is an inquisitive young […]

The COVID-19 outbreak has led instructors and students alike to change their approach to education. In some cases, students who once went to a classroom have transitioned to online learning. And some students preparing for college have decided to forego traditional classrooms and instead study online. In either case, students have concerns about how they […]

Some people know from a young age they want to become a teacher. Others don’t reach that decision until later in life after they’ve launched another career. Fortunately, demand for qualified teachers remains high in Wisconsin, which means it’s never too late to make the career switch into the classroom. Marian University offers a clear […]

In recognition and celebration of National Donate Life Month, representatives from Share your Spare, Fond du Lac gathered Monday morning to raise a Donate Life flag from the Marian University Smith Fields Complex flag pole. The event, held at 10:08 a.m., was part of the statewide Donate Life Wisconsin campaign “Pause to Give Life,” which […]

The Marian University community has turned to a familiar face in welcoming back Michelle Majewski, PsyD., as Acting President. Majewski, who earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Adler University, previously served 29 years in a variety of roles at Marian, including full-time faculty member, chairperson, dean, and professor emerita. Her most recent position […]

Why I chose Nursing Pursuing my initial Bachelor’s degree at UW-Madison, I knew I wanted to be involved in healthcare or physical science, but in what way, I did not know. I bounced from majoring in Biology to Chemistry to Biomedical Engineering to pre-medicine until I finally landed on Biology with a Conservation and Ecology […]

Dr. Andrew Manion, who has served as president of Marian University since 2016, has resigned from the university to pursue other professional opportunities. Marian University will search for a leader to continue the university’s efforts to bring excellence to its students, faculty, staff and the Fond du Lac community. Marian University is committed to providing […]

The best nurses combine expert theoretical knowledge with years of experience applying those theories in clinical settings. They bring a depth of intelligence, creativity, and commitment to the challenges of the modern nursing workforce. These are some of the many nursing qualities the World Health Assembly has decided to celebrate by declaring 2020 the International […]

Marian University has announced it will add its newest athletic department program eSports during the 2020-2021 academic year, with a familiar face being tabbed to help the team boot up. On pace to graduate in May with a degree in Sport and Recreation Management and a minor in Athletic Coaching, Danny Duchaj had impressed the […]

Marian University Biology/Chemistry students Danielle Veeser and Mindy Glaser and Psychology students Eyram Agbenya and Kadeesha Duncan earlier this month presented and successfully defended a poster outlining their research proposal “The Impact of Social Drinking Patterns on NF-kB Expression in Wister Rats” at the Mayo Clinic UW-Eau Claire Innovative Minds Partnering to Advance Curative Therapies […]

Why I chose Nursing I’ve always had an interest in caring for others – one of my favorite toys as a kid was my Fisher-Price Medical Kit! Every job I’ve ever had has been in some sort of a helping profession. I’ve been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant since my senior year of high […]

The Women’s Empowerment Series will launch a nine-class virtual mini-series tonight to shift how it delivers support to community women in the wake of COVID-19, and the presence of Marian University students and staff will be felt during each session. Dedicated to guiding Fond du Lac-area women and their children through emotional distress and positive […]

A Marian University professor has offered new teaching strategies for at-risk educators based on research and input from both teachers and students. He divided the most highly successful at-risk educators into one of two groups: Angel educators and Warrior educators. Anthony Dallmann-Jones, Ph.D., recently shared his findings in a post on LinkedIn. Teaching Strategies of […]

Currently hard at work on her final capstone project, Marian University senior Thy-Thy Quach (pronounced Tee-Tee) was featured by the Association for Death Education and Counseling in its February newsletter Connects for her work in the Marian University Thanatology program. Fully prepared to move for graduate school, the Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada native instead discovered Marian’s […]

Marian University Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid Susan Leininger and Associate Director of Financial Aid Victoria Gack were each honored on Thursday, March 5, by the Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators for their decades of service to the financial aid industry. Recognized during the WASFAA 2020 Spring Conference at The Madison Concourse […]

Marian University has named Paul M. Eggers as the Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective March 9, 2020. Eggers brings extensive experience in higher education enrollment management, having served in a variety of leadership roles. He previously served in various positions at Wisconsin Lutheran College, including Lead Enrollment Advisor, Senior Admissions Counselor and Admissions Counselor, […]

Following the approval by the Board of Trustees, 10 faculty members will receive a promotion or tenure, as well as five being awarded Professor Emeritus status. Those awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor include: Sean Fitzpatrick, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, College of the Professions Sarah Garvey, Assistant Professor […]

Every company experiences setbacks when talented employees leave. In a good job market for workers, this problem only intensifies. Industrial-organizational (IO) psychology graduates can help organizations meet this challenge, developing a better workplace with higher rates of employee retention and satisfaction. These are important factors for business success, which is typically measured by profitability. However, […]

If a critical incident occurs at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Angela Polcyn is part of the team the staff turns to in its aftermath. It’s just one of the many hats the Bereavement Coordinator wears in her Thanatology career, but all of them in some form go back to the Brandon, Wis. native’s desire to […]

The first time Tim Meyer attempted to earn a Master’s degree he came up empty handed. With his wife Lori Meyer having just given birth to their third child, the Asbury University alumnus’ first appointment from The Salvation Army proved to be too involved to complete a graduate degree to better serve the organization, congregation, […]

Marian University Associate Professor of English Dr. Jodi Wagner-Angell will be one of three panelists discussing “Station Eleven” at 7 p.m. on March 9, as part of the Menomonee Falls Public Library’s celebration of the 2014 Emily St. John Mandel book. The Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel takes place in the Great Lakes region after […]

Marian University sophomore Sarah Mereness has been elected to the Wisconsin Student Nurses Association (WSNA) Board and will serve as its Communications Director. Mereness was one of five students representing the Marian University Student Nurses’ Association (MUSNA) at the 71st annual Convention of the WSNA, held Feb. 7–9 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The convention gives […]

A little more than one month into her tenure as Chair-Elect for the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT), 2010 Marian University graduate Amanda (Books) Anderson is in a position that she loves. And if it weren’t for her undergraduate experience as a Psychology major, it’s possible she would have never found it. […]

11 years in, former softball player reflects on teaching career She may have just returned to the classroom, but 2009 Marian University graduate Laura (Holzbauer) Ramthun is getting back in the swing of things. The New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School science teacher had her second child in August 2019, and following her maternity leave is […]

Working Families Grant helped propel her to success Believe it or not, Amelia Fay has lived two lives – one before arriving at Marian University, and one after. Or at least that’s how she describes her life, which has seen the Chippewa Falls native graduate high school in May 1991 before earning her BSN from […]

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board has released its 2019 Family Nurse Practitioner board certification examination results, with Marian University students receiving a first time pass rate of 96%. “These results are a testament not only to the excellence of our curriculum, but to the amazing professors and staff who have helped guide […]

The Marian University community doesn’t just recognize the name Brianna Horton – they recognize her. While she’s run an offense for four years as a point guard for the Sabres women’s basketball team – being named a 2018 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar and making the Scholar Athlete and Dean’s List every semester – the […]

Mass will be canceled tonight, Feb. 9, 2020, due to weather.

Marian University professor and Social Work program director Dr. Leslie Jaber-Wilson and Amy Manion, spouse of President Andrew Manion, will be two of 30 women featured in the exhibition Illuminating Women: An art collaboration by Laura Schneider and Juliane Troicki, at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts. A collaboration of journalism and documentary photography, […]

Marian University has announced the names of students whose fall-semester 2019 academic standing has qualified them for Marian’s Dean’s List. Nearly 500 students were named to the Marian University Dean’s list for the academic achievement for the 2019 fall semester. The Dean’s List is published two times a year with the names of all full-time […]

Marian University graduate Nicki Seager passes exams on first try After more than 20 years of nursing experience, 1997 Marian University graduate Nicki Seager wanted to do more, and she knew her alma mater’s FNP program would keep her options open – not to mention, her schedule. “I wanted my MSN degree with FNP because […]

Marian University has announced a new hire, effective immediately. Jan Graunke has been named Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator and will have overall responsibility for the compliance program, including Title IX Coordinator duties. Previously the Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator at Silver Lake of Holy Family, she is currently completing her Doctor of Education in Higher […]

The Marian University Nursing Department has grown over the past half-century into a top Wisconsin nursing school. Led by experienced nurses who continue to work in the field and faculty with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the Nursing Department continues to evolve and strengthen. Marian University nursing students benefit from a modern facility, faculty that focuses […]

The website Top RN to BSN has named Marian University’s online RN to BSN completion degree program one of the Top 10 Best Online RN to BSN programs in Wisconsin. The list recognizes schools that offer quality education and give students “improved skills and a leg up on the job market.” The website highlighted the convenience […]

The Golden Globes, the Oscars, the Grammys – awards season is in full swing, but celebrities aren’t the only ones taking home industry accolades. 2016 Marian University graduate Sydney (Volkman) Lawson recently received a certificate of achievement for her work in Dallas as Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator in the Division of Nephrology at the […]

Gifts were distributed to children in Wisconsin hospitals last month following the Marian University Student Nurses Association’s (MUSNA) 17th annual Presents for Pediatrics campaign. Each holiday season MUSNA collects toys, DVDs, books, games, activity sets and other gifts and delivers them to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in […]

Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney and Fond du Lac Police Department Detective Nick Hahn will headline a panel discussion on human trafficking as part of an awareness event being hosted by the Marian University Social Justice Committee from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the university’s Stayer Center. Open to the […]

Maranda Abitz is starting to feel whole again, even with a piece of her missing. But while the Marian University assistant registrar, ROTC academic advisor, and Student Veterans Organization advisor continues to recover from a Nov. 21 surgery that saw the removal of her left kidney, it’s a small price to pay when considering the […]

History major shares his love for Wisconsin’s past Always listen to your mother. That’s the lesson Marian University senior Peter Laning learned in launching his Wisconsin history podcast Badger State. “When I was younger she would tell me I had a great voice for radio, but I didn’t believe it,” Laning said of his mom, […]

From Big College Dreams to Small School Success for Human Resources Professional For the longest time enrolling at a large university had been the dream of 2019 Marian University graduate Refugio Junior Ruiz. Lots of people, lots of space, lots of opportunity – or so the Rockford, Ill., native thought. It only took a few […]

Earlier this month, as part of Giving Tuesday, Marian University was awarded $2,335 by the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund to support the addition of a second college-program certified Green Dot trainer at the school. The Green Dot program utilizes a nationally proven curriculum to help individuals act in situations where they see power-based […]

Marian community helps student net a job well before receiving diploma As a Management Information Systems major and Information Technology minor, Will Polczynski knows all about the value of connections. Having graduated on Friday, the New Berlin, Wisc., native has certainly come to learn a lot in his time at Marian University about the inner […]

Many police officers who want to advance their careers consider earning a master’s degree as part of their plan. But why would they want to enter an online master’s in public safety program over a traditional on-campus program? The short answer is this: online programs often work better for police officers. Professionals in law enforcement […]

Marian University held its December commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13. At the commencement ceremony, held in the Howard L. Sadoff Gymnasium, student speaker Hannah Buntrock, of Wittenberg, Wis., spoke to her fellow graduates about translating the sense of community they experienced at Marian into engaging with others and making them feel welcome. “Although we […]

Marian University nursing students and faculty will serve hot soup, cookies and bread from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, outside the school’s Center for Health Professions in downtown Fond du Lac. With a tent set up and a grab-and-go arrangement, students and faculty are hoping to use the Social Justice Committee-sponsored event […]

Every law enforcement officer faces a choice in their career. They can work and retire as an officer or earn the graduate degree they need to move into a police supervisor role, making them better candidates for promotion and increased salary. For those who choose to return to school, earning a master’s degree online offers […]

Holiday Automotive has been named the Business of the Year by Marian University, which recognized its 2019 Business & Industry award winners during a dinner event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. With an opening reception in the Dale R. Michels Atrium and dinner in the Sodexo Dining Room of the Stayer Center for Technology & Executive […]

Marian University Professor and Competency-Based Education (CBE) expert Polly Manske recently presented at the Fast Track to Success Conference in Austin, emphasizing the fundamental building blocks needed to create successful CBE programs. CBE programs award students credit for demonstrating mastery of a topic, giving students credit for what they have learned through experience and allowing […]

Marian University has announced a new dental hygiene completion degree partnership with Chippewa Valley Technical College.  This partnership allows CVTC alumni to complete their Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene through Marian’s 100% online program.  Alumni will benefit from generous transfer credits and a scholarship opportunity. Effective immediately, it is the only agreement in Wisconsin […]

Join us for the Dr. MLK Breakfast on January 20, 2020 Marian University will host their Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m..  The prayer breakfast will be held prior to a program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..  Guests will receive a buffet-style breakfast.  […]

Marian University is inviting the public as former Green Bay Packers player and Senior Vice President for University Relations Dr. George Koonce serves as Master of Ceremonies for the 38th annual Business & Industry awards dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 30. With an opening reception at 5:45 p.m. in the Dale R. Michels Atrium and dinner […]

Attendees of the annual National Alliance for Grieving Children symposium were given insight into the unique offerings of the Marian University Master of Science in Thanatology and Graduate Certificate in Thanatology program when Department Chair Janet McCord, Ph.D., FT, attended the June conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Message from Department Chair Janet McCord, Ph.D., […]

2019 Conference on Children’s Grief Marian University has announced that it will host the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Fall Conference and Webcast on Children’s Grief on Friday, November 8, 2019. This year’s webcast is titled “Ethical Considerations for Grief Support after a Traumatic Death.” In honor of November being Children’s Grief Awareness Month, […]

Mary Steberg has become the first Marian University student to receive the Wisconsin Nursing Home Social Workers Association Inc.’s $1,000 Sister Veronica Carroll Memorial Scholarship. To be recognized for the accomplishment, the junior Social Work major has been invited to attend Wisconsin Nursing Home Social Workers Association, Inc. Fall Conference in Pewaukee Oct. 10-11. “I […]

Marian University professors Dr. Amy Hennings and Dr. Leslie Jaber-Wilson have been named the closing speakers for U First: Building Resilience in the Helping Professional to be held Wednesday, Oct. 30. Sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Fond du Lac and Marian University’s Student Social Work Association, the event is geared towards individuals […]

As part of Destination Zero, an initiative aiming to reduce the number of suicides in Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac’s first ever Warrior Summit will be held 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, in the Marian University Stayer Center. According to the Medical Examiner’s office, Fond du Lac County has seen a […]

Healthcare is expected to add four million jobs to the economy by 2026. The healthcare industry has already passed retail to become the largest employer in the United States. One of the professions driving that growth is family nurse practitioner. In a report on projected job growth between 2016 and 2026, the U.S. Bureau of […]

Melissa Luedtke, Marian University’s Director of TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS), has been named President Elect for the Wisconsin Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (WAEOPP). Luedtke has been serving on the WAEOPP Executive Board since she was elected Member-at-Large in 2017 and will now attend the Executive Leadership Institute for College Opportunity Professionals at Yale […]

The Peer Leader Program of Marian University’s TRIO Student Support Services has earned International Mentor Training Program Certification (IMPTC) through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA). TRIO-SSS Peer Leaders provide an extra level of support to traditional first-year students from a pre-orientation Summer Bridge program through the end of their first academic year. The […]

Industrial organizational psychology professionals apply psychology to large organizations and the behavior of individuals and groups who work within them. The profession has risen in stature as companies search for better ways to both retain skilled workers and improve workplace efficiency. Breaking into this field requires the combination of extensive education in psychological theory and […]

Marian University has announced a trio of promotions, effective immediately. Dr. William Mangan, previously serving as interim vice president for advancement, has been named Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations. Mangan began working on special projects in advancement in Fall 2018 as special assistant to the president and became interim vice president for advancement […]

Marian University welcomed the second largest first-year class in its history on Tuesday, Sept. 3, when 329 members of the Class of 2023 arrived on campus for the start of the new academic year. The new first-year and transfer class marks the third straight year the incoming class is more than 405 students. Many of […]