College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki, Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean and Associate Professor Nicholas Schroeck and alumna Stephanie Baiyasi ’15 contributed to …
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Detroit Mercy’s Master’s in Health Services Administration earns 3-year accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of University of Detroit Mercy’s Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program for a three-year term.
LSU professor to guest present in pair of virtual STEM events
Dr. Saundra McGuire, director emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired vice chancellor at LSU, will be a guest presenter for a pair of Detroit Mercy virtual events, both for students and staff and faculty.
Detroit Mercy faculty experience ‘transformative’ trip to Brazil
Detroit Mercy faculty were members of a group that traveled to Brazil this past summer as part of the Fulbright-Hays program, a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Bureau of Cultural Affairs.
Detroit Mercy PA grad earns huge social media following demystifying gynecology visits
During a lunch break one day at the OB/GYN clinic where Leanna Alaiwat ’19 works as a physician assistant, she found an empty examination room, …
Clinical Associate Professor Lori Glenn was elected to serve as a director at large for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). She …
Memorial service for Maia Platt, Sept. 20
A memorial service honoring Dr. Maia Platt will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 5-6 p.m. in the College of Health Professions Building, Room …
2022 Faculty Promotions and Tenure
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Academic Affairs recently announced that faculty at the McNichols Campus, School of Dentistry, and School of Law will be promoted or granted tenure, effective fall 2022 term.
Detroit Mercy service-learning project provides care packs for people in need
For more than six years, Nour Lyon and her husband have been distributing care packs with useful items to members of the unhoused community.
“I always felt helpless walking by homeless people in Detroit or driving around and I thought, ‘what can I have ready to go to give them?’” Lyon ’12, an assistant professor in the Physician Assistant Program, said. “I didn’t always have cash on me, and I thought that this would be something good and beneficial to give them.”
University to host diabetes health fair, June 5
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions, School of Dentistry and Titan Equity Nourishment Network (TENN) will host a diabetes health fair on June 5 from …
1,512 earn Detroit Mercy degrees at 2022 Commencement
The University of Detroit Mercy held four in-person commencement ceremonies on May 13 and 14 to celebrate graduates for the 2021-22 academic school year. There were 1,512 people who earned degrees from the University, with more than 1,000 students participating in the four ceremonies at Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.
CHP/MSON to host event to encourage self-care for healthcare workers
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a resiliency event titled, “Remember, Reclaim, Rejoice: International Self-Care for the Interprofessional …
Virtual conversation raising Mental Health Awareness, May 6
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions will be hosting a virtual conversation on May 6 with Leon Judd, President of National Alliance on Mental Illness, about mental health and resources.
Student Spotlight: Joyce Olatunde
Our student spotlight shines on international student Joyce Olatunde. Hometown: Ikun Ekiti, Nigeria Year and major: First year, Nursing Languages spoken: Yoruba, Ibibio, English What …
Detroit Mercy honors five faculty for excellence
University of Detroit Mercy honored five faculty members at the annual Faculty Recognition event, which was held March 4 at the Student Fitness Center on …
Three faculty and administrators have been selected to represent Detroit Mercy in this summer’s Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad to Brazil. Greg Grobis, associate professor …
Detroit Mercy’s online graduate nursing program receives national distinction for third-straight year
University of Detroit Mercy’s online graduate nursing program was ranked No. 103 nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs, marking the third-straight …
Mitzi Saunders, professor and graduate coordinator for the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) programs, was elected president elect of the National Association of Clinical Nurse …
CHP, MSON to host CEO of Strive Health on Jan. 25
University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host Chris Riopelle, CEO, and co-founder of Strive Health. The free event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 115 on the McNichols Campus.
College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing Assistant Clinical professor Grace Jacek was appointed to the Michigan Board of Nursing by Michigan Gov. …
Detroit Mercy offers new accelerated 5-year Health Services Administration Master’s program
Detroit Mercy’s Health Services Administration (HSA) program has announced the launch of a new accelerated 5-year Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) degree. The program, …
Detroit Mercy’s ENP program offers unique post-graduate opportunity
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing is the only Michigan university to offer an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) program. The …
Detroit Mercy launches “Ask a Nurse!” vaccine education campaign
Detroit Mercy has launched “Ask a Nurse!,” a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign for members of the University community. This service lets you ask Detroit Mercy faculty nurses any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. It’s always best …
Carhartt helps Detroit Mercy Nursing students with scrubs donation
Workwear brand outfits future essential workers at Detroit Mercy to celebrate Nurses Week To show its appreciation for essential workers just entering their profession, Carhartt …
Detroit Mercy’s graduate nursing programs nationally ranked
Detroit Mercy’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and Master of Science in Nursing program were both ranked among the nation’s elite, according to the …
MEAGN program offers second degree nurses a graduate degree
Are you completing your degree this year and are considering a career in health care? The McAuley School of Nursing has an innovative program that …
PA students celebrate National PA Week
Detroit Mercy PA students virtually visited NBC’s “Today” show to celebrate National PA Week, Oct. 6-12, which recognizes the physician assistant profession and its contributions …
Detroit Mercy offers first Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions is now accepting applications from Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) for the institution’s new online Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Post-FNP …
Innovative program prepares new nurses at graduate level and is first in state
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and University of Detroit Mercy is responding to the increasing need for registered …
Update from CHP & MSON: FNP deadline extended
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will extend the application deadline for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program to May 1. …
Snapshots of a Pandemic
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but life goes on. Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Team is collecting stories of the many …
Nurse Anesthesia program No. 10 in U.S.
Detroit Mercy’s Nurse Anesthesia program achieved a top 10 rank among the nation’s best programs, according to the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World …
Health professions conference focuses on collaboration, application and innovation
Detroit Mercy will partner with Henry Ford Health System to host a conference titled “The Future of Healthcare: Application, Collaboration and Innovation” on April 7. …
Update from CHP & MSON: FNP deadline extended
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will extend the application deadline for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program to March 31. …
Detroit Mercy’s online graduate Nursing program achieves national ranking
Detroit Mercy’s online graduate Nursing program is ranked among the top programs nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs” …