The University recently welcomed representatives from the American University of Iraq — Baghdad (AUIB) as well as members from the Iraqi Cultural Office in Washington, D.C. to the McNichols Campus as part of a series of academic visits to Michigan universities.
Dean of the College of Health Professions Ahmed Radwan was interviewed on WDET’s Detroit Evening Report Weekends, where he discussed the importance of supporting first-generation …
Detroit Mercy’s Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program has earned CAHME reaccreditation for an eight-year term.
McAuley School of Nursing Professor Andrea Kwasky has been named a recipient of the 2026 Jesuit Network of Nursing Programs (JNNP) Exemplary Nursing Faculty Award. …
The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge is back for its third year to the McNichols Campus with the theme ‘Aging Well,’ exploring how AI can support healthy aging and quality of life. The deadline is quickly approaching to submit your idea for the AI AgeWell Challenge. Submit your idea by March 30 and join interdisciplinary teams for mentorship, prizes and a live pitch competition on April 10.
CHP is seeking Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Optometry and Nursing students to volunteer for the Youth Exploration Camps on July 20-24 (middle school session) and July 27-31 (high school session.
The CHP and the NAMI Metro Chapter will host Aria Darling on Thursday, Feb. 19, for a presentation from the NAMI ‘In Our Own Voice’ program. Darling, an emergency medicine physician, will share her lived experience with a mental health condition to help promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Guest speaker Jay Kaplan, a long time ACLU of Michigan attorney, will lead a conversation on ‘Loving and Caring for All in Our Community’ at the Lunch & Learn scheduled for Feb. 18 at noon in Room 138 of the Commerce & Finance Building.
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 …
Three online programs are ranked among the best in the nation.
Julisa Abad, LBGTQ community engagement liaison for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, will present on ‘Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health’ on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. in the Health Professions Facility.
UDM Nursing professor Molly McClelland, her twin sister Polly, and daughter Bailey teamed up as one of 12 teams on the FOX survival reality series, ‘Extracted,’ which debuts on Jan. 26.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025–26 Feminist Scholarship Grants: Patrice Wade-Olson, Kirsten Silwanowicz, Alexa Rihana-Abdallah and Lee Eshelman. The Feminist Scholarship Grant program supports faculty research at all stages of completion and recognizes the time, labor and intellectual contributions required for feminist and intersectional scholarship.
TENN and the UDM Physician Assistant Program are collecting non-perishable and dry food items in support our local community for the entire month of November.
Learn coping strategies and connect with others across the UDM community at a stress and mental health awareness roundtable discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 12-1 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.
The CHP will host an event recognizing the achievements and contributions of PA students, faculty and alumni on Nov. 3. The evening will include refreshments and guided tours of the STAR Center.
University of Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program was recently recognized as the top PA program in the United States. The Physician Assistant Education Association …
As part of the Your Health Lecture Series, join critical social bioethicist Jennifer McCurdy for an insightful conversation about hospital ethics on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Room 114 of the Chemistry Building on the McNichols Campus.
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 have published two chapters: “Health care in France” and “Health care in Poland.” …
Find out how Detroit Mercy is leading the way in healthcare innovation at the College of Health Professions’ second-annual Research Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the McNichols Campus.
McAuley School of Nursing BSN pre-licensure program from the Aquinas Campus celebrated every member of the 2025 graduating class (23 students) passing the National Council …
A holly tree was planted as a heartfelt tribute to Sr. Judy Mouch during the MSON’s fourth excursion to Dublin and Cork to visit locations foundational to the Sisters of Mercy.
Growing up outside of Detroit, Courtney Christian’s early life was steeped in a family tradition of medicine. Her mother, as well her mother’s side of the family, work in the field of medicine. Naturally, Christian followed suit by studying at Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing.
McAuley School of Nursing Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes was named an Oakland Together 40 Under 40 awardee for the Class of 2025, which recognized leaders …
“People with disabilities are entirely capable of performing daily activities and tasks when they’re provided with the proper tools and support,” said Jesse Lindlbauer, a …
Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes was nominated and selected for NAMI Michigan Honors 2025 College Educator of the Year Award.
Please join us in giving Ashraf Elazzazi, UDM’s newly appointed associate dean for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, a warm welcome to our community.
With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. Please join us for an important discussion Monday, April 9 regarding the importance of screening in medical settings.
Dean of the College of Health Professions Ahmed Radwan spoke at HealthcareNEXT’s panel discussion entitled “Workforce Challenges and State of the Industry” on April 3. …
Starting in fall of 2025, UDM’s College of Health Professions will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ which delves into compassionate, patient-centered healthcare, in which Detroit Mercy faculty and students seek to provide care that honors the dignity of each individual and meets patients where they are.
The STAR Center has achieved provisional accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare through Dec. 31, 2026.
Detroit Mercy’s STAR Center has received provisional accreditation. CHP’s Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center recently received notification that it earned provisional accreditation from the …
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing will host a presentation and discussion on this very important issue on Jan. 15.
Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 are published in the second edition of Foundations of Rural Public Health on the topic of U.S. …
Please consider donating items for Bark Nation’s 11th annual outreach event, KONGsgiving! A collection bin will be stationed in the Health Professions Building in the Sr. Maureen Fay lounge until Nov. 25.
All are welcome to attend the Stress Awareness Roundtable Discussion on Nov. 20 to learn tips and tricks to help deal with stress surrounding final exams and the holiday season.
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host the annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Monday, Oct. 28, where presenters will share the diverse ways that sex, gender, sexuality and structures of power inform their research and teaching.
Associate Professor Nutrena Tate has been named the 2024 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) of the Year by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Michigan …
The event not only honors two distinguished Detroit Mercy faculty members, but also recognizes faculty from all of Detroit Mercy’s campuses, who contribute to the mission of the University and the education and development of UDM students.
Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes and Associate Professor Arthur Ko presented their research study titled, “Innovative Mental and Physical Interventions in Preparing Students for Educational Activities,” …
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki, Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Chief Operating Officer of Water and Field Services …
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 presented Sept. 26 at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy …
For a sixth year in a row, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2025 edition.
Come plant with us! Join this interactive workshop and dive into the innovative world of aeroponics gardening.
College of Health Professions Dean Ahmed Radwan was recently featured on the APTA-Michigan Oncology Rehab SIG (Special Interest Group) Podcast. He discussed a recent publication …
College of Health Professors and McAuley School of Nursing Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes was selected as the winner for the Distinguished Alumni Nightingale Awards for …
Afsana Uddin has been attending classes at University of Detroit Mercy since 2012. But it was the service learning programs that truly inspired her and helped her see that good health starts long before a person needs a doctor.
Phillip Olla, associate professor in the College of Health Professions, served as moderator of a panel at the April 16 MedHealth Summit at Ford Field. …
A LGBTQ+ pride celebration and panel will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. inside of the College of Health Professions Building, Room 124 to celebrate diversity at UDM. All are welcome to join!
