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Recent Blogs

February 16, 2026

Blueprints for Board Success

Need a study schedule that actually works? Third-year osteopathic medical student Samuel Baule rounds up student-tested strategies and ready-to-use blueprints to help second-years prep smarter for boards. Get the guide now!

January 24, 2026

Unlocking Success Through the Science of Reading: A Pathway to Closing the Literacy Gap

Learn how Marian University’s Reading Science program empowers teachers to close the literacy gap using evidence-based Science of Reading practices.

October 14, 2025

Investing in Our Future: Marian University and AES Indiana Partner to Transform Early Childhood Education and Literacy

Indianapolis’ Near Northwest Area is poised for a brighter future thanks to a new five-year partnership between AES Indiana and Marian University

Recent Articles

April 13, 2026

Nika Rebec: A Future Physician Becoming a Physician as an International Student

Undergraduate students at Marian, Shreyas and Gabriel, interview second-year osteopathic medical student Nika Rebec to understand her journey to medicine as an international applicant. Read on to learn about Nika’s continued resilience and determination to accomplish her dream of being a physician.

April 13, 2026

Stop the Bleed: How Medical Students Can Save Lives in Their Communities

Life-threatening bleeding poses a serious threat following traumatic injury. Simple skills such as applying a tourniquet and applying pressure could save lives, but unfortunately, most Americans don’t have any training or knowledge in bleeding control. To help combat this knowledge gap, Sophia Siminow has become a Stop the Bleed instructor and has certified over 150 people.

April 08, 2026

A Flexible Path to the Legal Field: Marian's Online Paralegal Degree

Explore how Marian University’s accelerated online Paralegal Studies program helps working adults launch a legal career in as little as 14 months.

April 08, 2026

Beyond Entry Level: How an Online Associate in Health Sciences Builds Career Momentum

Marian University’s online Associate in Health Sciences helps students enter healthcare while staying on a transfer-friendly path toward career advancement.

April 08, 2026

Connecting Ideas: Skills a Liberal Arts Degree Builds for the Future

Explore Marian University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and build skills in critical thinking, ethics, and communication that adapt across careers.

April 08, 2026

Investing in Yourself: Is Adding More Student Debt Worth It?

Wondering if finishing your degree is worth the cost? Learn how adult students in Indiana weigh ROI, debt, and long-term opportunity.

March 30, 2026

Breaking the Ceiling from Inside the OR

Dr. Dawn Tartaglione, the first board-certified female osteopathic neurosurgeon, recounts a career shaped by early responsibility, tough mentorship, and a refusal to ask permission to belong in a male‑dominated specialty. Her story emphasizes that competence, decisiveness, and preparation—not concession or quiet endurance—opened opportunities and can expand what’s possible for women entering competitive surgical fields.

March 25, 2026

Interview Profile: Dr. Rachel Shockley

This article shares Dr. Shockley’s journey to medicine. Read on to learn more about how Dr. Rachel Shockley became a family medicine osteopathic physician and how she incorporates the pillars of osteopathic medicine into her practice.

March 25, 2026

Drake Toms: From Childhood Curiosity to an Aspiring Pediatrician

For one second-year osteopathic medical student, childhood curiosity evolved into a candid look at premed setbacks, undergraduate self-reflection, and a deepening passion for pediatrics. Drake Toms’s journey—shaped by MCAT struggles, meaningful patient connections, and practical premed advice—offers real-world insight for high school and undergraduate students considering a future in medicine.

March 16, 2026

Finding Your Way: Multiple Paths to a Career in Occupational Therapy

Curious about a career that blends hands-on care, creativity, and meaningful impact? Read how Marian University faculty followed different routes—direct-entry master’s (MOT) or doctoral (OTD) programs, assistant pathways, and career pivots—to become occupational therapists, and discover which path makes sense for you.

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