During dinner on Valentine’s Day, 2015, John Rohrhoff suggested that he and his wife, Katie, do something special to honor their late daughter, Riley Katheryn, who died as an infant. That was three years ago today, and in that time, the Riley Katheryn Foundation has helped more than 50 families …
Ninety-seven percent of Detroit Mercy undergrad students receive some form of financial aid. Much of that comes in the form of scholarships made possible by donors. As we begin our Support our Scholars crowdfunding program (it runs through March 5) we thought you’d like to read about the impact scholarships …
Chris Fette was born in Virginia and spent most of his life in Pennsylvania, but it was one year in Detroit as a child and unquestioned kindness by the Religious Sisters of Mercy that changed his life and inspired a major gift to the College of Health Professions. Fette, who …
Three women earning their Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing received tuition help thanks to a generous grant from the Metro Health Foundation. The students, all members of the Class of 2019, were chosen by the faculty at the McAuley School of Nursing to receive $4,000. They are: Cassandra Washington, …
Millions of Americans rely on wheelchairs or walking aids such as a cane every day. In fact, some 54 million Americans — a full 19 percent of the non-institutionalized population — suffer from a physical or cognitive disability. Through a special project with the John Dingell Veterans Hospital in downtown …
Detroit Mercy has appointed Neal Rosenburg, Ph.D., M.S., RN, as the new dean of the College of Health Professions (CHP) and McAuley School of Nursing (MSON). His first day is Monday, Oct. 9. He replaces Christine Pacini, Ph.D., RN, who has led the CHP for nearly eight years. Pamela Zarkowski, …
When Sylvie Hang graduated with her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree on Aug. 16, it was the end of a long difficult road, but Hang isn’t one to complain or explain. PA Program Chairperson Amy Dereczyk chose Hang to receive the chairperson’s award. She was chosen in part for …
The GM Student Corps celebrates its fifth and largest year, helping young people in underserved school districts transform their communities and jump start their futures. Students spent Thursday, July 20, at University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus working with faculty and learning important life skills as they prepare for college. Pershing High …
University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant student Jamie Murawski loves to help people, it’s why she’s in school to be a Physician Assistant (PA). She also loves to help potential PA students. Through social media and blogging, Murawski chronicles the ups, downs and everything in between of her journey through PA school. …
Sarah Cornwell was shocked at commencements last month when she heard her name called as the recipient of the Vivere ex Missione award for graduate students. She shouldn’t have been too surprised, though. The award is presented annually to students — one graduate level and one undergraduate — who best exemplify the mission of …
