Dan Reiner
A message from Brian Troyer
Dear Enrollment Management colleagues, In reflecting on how to best structure this newsletter — the first of what I intend to be a recurring newsletter for the division — I was struck by how much time I spend counting down to future milestones. For some in this division, May 1 — the national commitment deadline…
‘Positive Exposure’ lecture with award-winning photojournalist Rick Guidotti, April 23
Rick Guidotti, an award-winning New York-based photographer, founded Positive Exposure after a chance encounter in 1997 with a young lady living with albinism at a bus stop in New York City. In a quest for a better understanding of albinism, Rick sought out medical textbooks, where he was affronted by the dehumanizing images depicting disease, lacking all…
A message from School of Dentistry Dean Elsbeth Kalenderian
Dear alumni and friends of the School of Dentistry, As we near the end of another academic year and prepare to graduate another cohort of roughly 100 dentists into the workforce, I find myself reflecting on who we serve as dental professionals. We are here to provide a skilled hand and healing presence for all…
The Dairy State is all smiles. Marquette dental experts explain why Wisconsin is ranked third-best for oral health
Wisconsinites’ positive sleep habits and active social lives say something about the state’s oral health, a new study shows. A 2025 report by personal finance website WalletHub rated Wisconsin as the third-best state for dental health in a study that looked at 25 key indicators of dental wellness, including access to dental care and dental…
Applications, test scores, campus visits reach new benchmarks for Class of 2029
Marquette University surpassed 20,000 applications from prospective students for the incoming fall 2025 undergraduate class, a more than 30% increase over two years from the fall 2023 applicant pool. It marks the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase in applications. Applicants applied to Marquette from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico…
Marquette student’s research on bone tissue presented at prestigious dental competition
Each year, the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s research committee reviews dozens of student-submitted abstracts to select one winner to represent the school at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research —one of the foremost gatherings of dental researchers in the world. Rebecca Odeh, a 2023 Marquette graduate and…
School of Dentistry clinics closed March 10-14 for facility maintenance
All clinics at Marquette University School of Dentistry — including the Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic and the Faculty Practice clinic — will be closed Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14 due to planned facility upgrades and maintenance. In addition, predoctoral and postdoctoral classes are excused for Spring Break. Administrative staff will…
School of Dentistry Research Day winners announced
Marquette University School of Dentistry hosted its 26th Research Day Thursday in the Alumni Memorial Union, crowning 15 award winners. The day began with a morning research and rounds poster session, featuring 40 posters representing predoctoral, resident and faculty basic science research and clinical research posters. Many of the posters will be presented at the…
The admissions gift with a twist that sets Marquette apart
This spring, over 10,000 high school seniors will receive a special Marquette-branded box at their doors. “Enjoy a taste of Milwaukee,” each box reads. To some, what’s inside comes as a surprise. But many will have seen viral social media videos or heard from past admitted students to know what awaits them is a giant,…
School of Dentistry taps IntelePeer to enhance patient care and satisfaction through AI
IntelePeer, a leading provider of AI-powered communications automation solutions, has partnered with Marquette University School of Dentistry, Wisconsin’s only dental school, to deploy IntelePeer’s SmartOffice solution. Powered by the latest in Generative AI technology, SmartOffice will automate and offer self-serve options for inbound and outbound patient calls, giving patients peace of mind knowing their inquiries…