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 …
Dr. Barbara Cushing and her late husband, Dr. Ralph Cushing, made a significant gift to the College of Health Professions facility expansion earlier this year, naming a student examination room in the name of Dr. William C. Montgomery. You can read about that gift and others by the Cushings as …
Nearly 300 alumni, faculty, students and friends of Detroit Mercy gathered April 28 to honor seven alumni of University of Detroit, Mercy College of Detroit and University of Detroit Mercy. One alumnus from each college or school was chosen to receive the award for their success in their chosen field …
A unique educational program bringing Mechanical Engineering and Nursing students together for a project to aid disabled veterans has been quietly meeting its goal of making lives better. This year, it got the media attention it deserves. Students earning a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering spend their entire senior year working on a …
It should come as no surprise to discover that alumni from Detroit Mercy are internationally known entrepreneurs and healthcare workers, award-winning entertainers and producers, athletes, coaches, volunteers and doers. Chances are, you can find yourself in one of those categories above. We want to tell your story, because in telling these stories, …
