Marquette Ignatian Educators of Distinction
The Marquette Ignatian Educators of Distinction recognizes and honors faculty and staff who exemplify a deep commitment to the Catholic, Jesuit educational mission. Both faculty and staff at Marquette have a commitment to the holistic development of students in their curricular and co-curricular experiences.
Through the sustained study and practice of Mission Engagement, this group demonstrates both competence and dedication to animating Marquette’s Mission of Excellence, Faith, Leadership, and Service. This distinction affirms their leadership in their roles as faculty and staff at Marquette in fostering a transformative learning environment.
Purpose: Faculty and staff at Marquette University are dedicated to the Catholic Jesuit educational mission. A Marquette Ignatian Educator is a campus and public recognition of a person’s commitment and competence in animating the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence.
Standard: Original distinction is based on depth and time of engagement — approximately 20 hours in a one-year period engaged in comprehensive education and/or scholarship on Jesuit identity, including pedagogy, spirituality, heritage, service and retreat.
Please note that if you currently run a program or event that fits within these tiers and you would like to be considered as a part of this distinction, please contact the office of Mission and Ministry.
A ceremony will take place during Mission Week in which the 2026 recipients will be honored at a luncheon and receive their certificates and pins.
To apply for the 2026 distinction, fill out the form linked here. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 10.
Please contact Brigid Kinsella-Alba with any questions.
Marquette Ignatian Educators of Distinction
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- Liz Angeli, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Jennifer Benjamin, Opus College of Engineering
- Stephen Blaha, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Caroline Billsborough, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Louise Cainkar, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Lillian Campbell, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Pablo Cardenal, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Alexandra Lee Crampton, Klinger College of Arts and Sciences
- Dinorah Cortés-Vélez, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Michael P. Dante, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Debra Duff, Education Opportunity Program and Division of Mission and Ministry
- Ryan G Duns, S.J., Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Jenna Green, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Lynn Griffith, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Enaya Hammad Othman, Klinger College of Arts and Sciences
- James J. Hensley, Marquette University Police Department
- Vevette Hill-Nwagbaraocha, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Chief Edith Hudson, Marquette University Police Department
- Sarah K. Camp, Office of Research and Institution
- Brigid Kinsella-Alba, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Krista Anne Knudson, College of Nursing
- Jennifer S. Maney, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Karina Mendoza, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Jon Metz, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Leatha Miles-Edmonson, Raynor Library
- Chris Navia, Division of Belonging and Inclusion
- Alex Nemec, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Danielle Nussberger, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Michael Olson, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Karen Parr, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Linda Piacentine, College of Nursing
- Jim Pribek, S.J., Division of Mission and Ministry
- Yvonne Printz, Opus College of Engineering
- Carol E. Trecek, Dental School
- Kate Trevey, Opus College of Engineering
- Brian Troyer, Office of the Provost
- Rae-Ann Vanek, Division of Mission and Ministry
- Wendy Volz Daniels, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
- Sarah A. Wadsworth, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
Midwest Province Ignatian Educator of Distinction Awardees
In 2025, we recognized the untiring work of Frederik Zagone, S.J, University Chaplain in University Advancement as the Midwest Province Ignatian Educator of Distinction. Father Zagone spreads the message of Jesuit values which are lived out at Marquette and we are grateful for all he gives to the Marquette community.
In 2024, Marquette handed out its inaugural Midwest Jesuit Province Ignatian Educator of Distinction Award to alumna and faculty member Dr. Marija Bjegovich-Weidman, Nurs ’23, ’95. The award recognized Bjegovich-Weidman’s incorporation of Jesuit values into her teaching.
Now, each Mission Week honorees are invited to a luncheon to recognize their achievement at Marquette.
