Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions (CHP) Wellness Committee has been named as the academic honoree of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s (Sigma) 2026 Healthy Work Environment Award.

This award recognizes clinical facilities and academic settings that have demonstrated commitment in promoting a healthy work environment and excellence in healthcare outcomes.

Professor Andrea Kwasky and Assistant Professor Jennifer Ahlquist will accept the award and represent the CHP Wellness Committee during Sigma’s Creating Healthy Work Environments conference in March.