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October 22, 2026

What the Collegiate Purple Star Designation Means for Military Students

Due to its exceptional support for military-affiliated students and their families, Marian University has been recognized as a Tier 2 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Institution during the 2025-26 school year.

October 15, 2026

Applying to Competitive Residencies as a Medical Student and Osteopath

What does it take to stand out when applying to a competitive medical residency? Marian University medical student Kapil Reddy shares insights from two Ascension St. Vincent physicians on board scores, audition rotations, and strategies to strengthen your application and improve your chances of matching into your desired specialty.

October 12, 2026

Associate degree vs. bachelor's degree: What’s the difference?

Choosing between an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree is an important decision when planning your education and career path. An associate degree typically takes two years to complete, while a bachelor’s degree takes about four years. While both degree options can prepare you for the future, they differ in length, coursework, cost, and career opportunities.

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October 23, 2026

Do you have to be catholic to attend a catholic university?

The short answer is no; you do not have to be of Catholic faith to attend a Catholic university. However, attending a Catholic university has many benefits and opportunities to provide students to explore and learn about faith, service, values, and community.

October 22, 2026

What the Collegiate Purple Star Designation Means for Military Students

Due to its exceptional support for military-affiliated students and their families, Marian University has been recognized as a Tier 2 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana Institution during the 2025-26 school year.

October 19, 2026

Our First Patients

Before caring for living patients, medical students learn from those who gave an extraordinary final gift. One MU-WCOM student reflects on the donors who became their “first patients” and left a lasting impact far beyond the anatomy lab.

October 15, 2026

Applying to Competitive Residencies as a Medical Student and Osteopath

What does it take to stand out when applying to a competitive medical residency? Marian University medical student Kapil Reddy shares insights from two Ascension St. Vincent physicians on board scores, audition rotations, and strategies to strengthen your application and improve your chances of matching into your desired specialty.

October 12, 2026

Associate degree vs. bachelor's degree: What’s the difference?

Choosing between an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree is an important decision when planning your education and career path. An associate degree typically takes two years to complete, while a bachelor’s degree takes about four years. While both degree options can prepare you for the future, they differ in length, coursework, cost, and career opportunities.

October 12, 2026

Shaping the Next Generation of Anesthesiologists

What does it take to become a skilled anesthesiologist and an effective leader in medicine? Dr. Jennifer L. Stewart shares how perseverance, perspective, and hands-on experience shaped her career and her approach to training the next generation of physicians.

October 09, 2026

Supporting Your Knight: Guidance for Families Navigating College

Learn how families can support autistic and neurodivergent college students by shifting from fixing problems to coaching independence and self-advocacy.

October 05, 2026

Online Certificate in Paralegal Studies: Legal Skills for a Changing Industry

Explore the skills gained through an online paralegal certificate, including legal research, writing, litigation and professional responsibility

October 05, 2026

From Awareness to Action: How Marian University Is Helping Educators Address Dyslexia and Literacy Gaps

Discover how Marian University is helping educators recognize dyslexia earlier through literacy outreach, Science of Reading training, and practical classroom-focused professional

October 05, 2026

How Marian’s IDA-Accredited Reading Science Program Advances Literacy Impact Through Evidence-Based Preparation

Explore Marian University's IDA-accredited Reading Science program, where educators gain expertise in structured literacy, assessment, and the Science of Reading

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