Marquette CAREs

Every college student wants support, but few realize just how much responsibility sits on their own shoulders. Dr. Scott Reid, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Marquette, uncovers the real interplay between accountability and care in higher education dispelling the myth that it's the university's job to solve every academic and personal challenge. You’ll feel the tension as Dr. Reid reveals...

What if a first-year student could completely reshape how a university talks about mental health? Jasmine Scott didn’t just imagine it, she built it. From reviving a dormant club to leading its expansion beyond campus, Jasmine’s journey exposes what’s really possible when students are empowered to lead. Mental health’s still a taboo subject for many, especially in communities of color. But Jasmine...

If you think universities are just about classes and dorm rooms, think again. Marquette’s approach to student care is rewriting the playbook. In this episode, Dr. Kimo Ah Yun breaks down how real, practical support, grounded in love and attention, makes it nearly impossible for any student to go unnoticed or unsupported. The result isn’t just higher retention rates, but life-changing growth for st...

College transitions are tough, but what if the right welcome could change everything? In this special episode, you’ll hear firsthand how Marquette University sparked instant connection and confidence in its newest Golden Eagles. From the anxiety of first-year class registration to finding your community and facing Midwest winters for the first time, this episode pulls back the curtain on what real...

Dwyane Wade and Travis Diener as they reflect on their time at Marquette and their continued impact in the Milwaukee community. Wade, a 2023 Hall of Fame inductee and three-time NBA Champion, and Diener, one of Marquette’s all-time great point guards, were key leaders of the Golden Eagles’ historic 2003 Final Four run. Today, they remain connected through their shared commitment to giving back. In...

Kelly Albrecht and Marquette University Assistant Dean of Students, Zabrian Oglesby, pull back the curtain on what makes the Marquette Cares podcast resonate so widely on campus and beyond. This season finale disrupts the usual higher ed narrative by showing how real talk, intentional outreach, and student-centered care can create a ripple effect through a university community. With no paid market...

Mental health challenges among college students are more common and more complex than you think. In this episode, the Kelly Albrecht sits down with Brenda Lenz, Director of the Marquette Counseling Center, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes when students seek support. Brenda clears up the biggest misconceptions about campus counseling, explains how crisis situations are actually handl...

Most people think University Advancement is just about asking for donations but Matt Gwin shatters that myth in this episode. Discover how Marquette’s Advancement Team impacts students before they even set foot on campus, supports them throughout their journey, and continues to invest in their future long after graduation. Advancement isn’t just fundraising, it’s about building a community of supp...

Can a single scholarship transform someone’s college journey and maybe even their entire future? Kelly Albrecht sits down with Marquette’s first-ever Wade Scholar, Kennedi Luckett, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what true support and opportunity can look like on campus today. Many students never realize how much staff care or how accessible personal connections are at a school l...

Kelly Albrecht welcomes campus ministry veteran Steve Blaha, whose practical wisdom exposes what really happens beyond faith on campus. Discover why "roots and wings" isn’t just feel-good talk. It’s a formula for how Marquette students thrive emotionally, spiritually, and in leadership. If you think campus ministry is only for devout Catholics, prepare to rethink everything. Steve Blaha breaks dow...

Forget everything you thought you knew about college support. Marquette's hidden curriculum is more than just academics. In this episode, Kelly Albrecht, CARE Team Case Manager, and Zabrian Oglesby, Assistant Dean of Students, get real about the invisible systems and people that remove student roadblocks, from first-gen challenges to crisis management and CARE teams. If you’ve ever wondered who ac...