Jeanette Andrade ’25 wants to help people. It’s what she envisions doing with her Dental Hygiene degree from Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry. But before helping others and finishing her degree, Andrade needed to pause her studies so she could take care of herself.
Provost Pamela Zarkowski recently contributed to the 2024 American College of Dentists Annual Meeting from Oct. 16-18 in New Orleans. Zarkowski is a member of …
The Vermont State Dental Society, University of Detroit Mercy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Peter Welch are partnering to bring an innovative Dental Oral Health Education Center to Vermont in fall 2027.
Meet the Class of ’24: Detroit Mercy Dental grad Maria Latorre Sanchez says, “It’s not about what happens to you, it’s about how fast you get up.” Latorre Sanchez came to Detroit to follow her dream of becoming a dentist. In addition, she found a close-knit community that supported her during the hardest time of her life and helped her to dream bigger.
Third-year Detroit Mercy Dental student Claudia Larochelle was selected National ASDA Vice President at the 2024 ASDA Annual Session in Denver, Colorado.
Congratulations to Basma Adel, a first-year Dental student, who was announced as the winner of naming the new mannequin inside of the STAR Center.
Help assist a UDM Dental student with a quick questionnaire regarding the effects of vaping and e-cigarettes on individual health. All answers from the questionnaire will remain anonymous.
Associate Professors Mary-Catherine Harrison and Arthur Ko, and Library Professor Jill Turner co-published a new article in Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal, titled “Faculty Formation …
Detroit Mercy was ranked No. 52 nationally and second in Michigan, according to results released Sept. 6 by WSJ/College Pulse. UDM was the third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors an alumnus from each of its seven schools or colleges for the way they have excelled in their …
The Vivere ex Missione awards are presented annually to four graduating students whose time at University of Detroit Mercy was marked by leadership, service and scholarship. The winners are announced during each of the four commencement ceremonies.
University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions, School of Dentistry, Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), in collaboration with Taste the Local Difference Michigan and Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO), are pleased to host an annual Diabetes Health Education Workshop on Sunday, May 7 from 12-4:30 p.m.
School of Dentistry Assistant Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management Juliette Daniels participated as a speaker during the 2022 Health Professions Week in November. …
Detroit Mercy’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter received national recognition at the 2022 ASDA National Leadership Conference as the organization was honored as the District 6 Gold Crown Chapter of the Year.
Fatima Herrera recently won an award for an outstanding research presentation at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Speaking at the ninth annual David Mosimann Foundation Forum on Oct. 7 in Milan, Italy, School of Dentistry Dean Mert Aksu presented a lecture titled, …
On Friday, June 17, Detroit Mercy’s Student National Dental Association (SNDA) and the Diversity & Inclusion office of Detroit Mercy Dental are set to host a virtual conversation along with a freedom walk at the Dental school.
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.
Learn more about the commencement numbers for Detroit Mercy’s 2022 ceremonies, which begin Thursday and continue through Saturday.
To mark the graduation of the Class of 2022, Marketing & Communications is profiling several students who were nominated by staff and faculty for their …
Members of the Detroit Mercy community wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
The School of Dentistry celebrates Juneteenth this month with a health walk and potluck cookout. Juneteenth, or June 19, is the historic holiday which marks …
The Vivere ex Missione awards are presented each year to four graduating students whose time at University of Detroit Mercy was marked by leadership, service and scholarship. …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Chand discusses cannabis …
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Detroit Mercy Dental Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host an AAPI Culture Hour on Thursday, May …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Jones forms collaboration …
Virtually explore the Arab American National Museum galleries through a guided tour on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Guests will view exhibits in real-time, …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Children’s Hospital of Michigan partners …
Detroit Mercy Dental invites all students and employees to a special discussion on “Changing how the D is perceived,” featuring City of Detroit Chief Storyteller …
Part of our University Black History Month celebration, Detroit Mercy Dental will host Black Jeopardy on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Test your knowledge …
Detroit Mercy Dental celebrates Black History Month with “Be Smart, Eat Smart: Black Health Matters,” a virtual conversation with alumna speaker Asia Rawls on Wednesday, …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Dean receives 2021 William J. …
Mert N. Aksu, dean and professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, has been named a recipient of the 2021 American Dental …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: ADEA /FEMA donates KN95 masks …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: University announces a new campus …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Welcome Dental Class of 2024 …
University of Detroit Mercy recently received positive news coverage by WDIV in Detroit for the institution’s efforts to implement health and safety measures as the …
Clinical Assistant Professor of Division Practice Essentials & IPE Candace Ziglor, Detroit Mercy Dental Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Educational Development Kathi Shepherd and …
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The two largest …
Students from University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry will be serving even more members of the community free of charge thanks to a grant …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Zhou featured on cover …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Construction update: entryway and reception …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Provost Zarkowski acknowledged by Crain’s …
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: School of Dentistry welcomes …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Lynne Morgan to serve …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert Aksu was awarded a Community Leadership Award by the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services for his “unwavering …
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Professor Michael Haddow …
Detroit Mercy’s commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus for the School of Dentistry, School of Law, graduate and undergraduate students wrapped up May 11 and …
A statewide community outreach pilot program for pregnant women in high-risk populations and run by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry will continue and …
