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Half-million-dollar grant reduces financial barriers for School Psychology students

A grant awarded to UDM’s Specialist in School Psychology program by the Michigan Department of Education is providing financial support to encourage students to enter school-based mental health professions.

Ulah Fargo stands inside of Mark Benvenuto's lab inside of the Chemistry Building.

Ulah Fargo showcased her science and artistic abilities to place third in the New Approach International Medallic Art Competition for Emerging Artists, which receives works from young artists all over the world.

Three healthcare professionals stand close together while viewing a tablet.

The College of Health Professions is offering online information sessions for students interested in three graduate programs — Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — in fast-growing nursing fields.

A collage of images featuring men's basketball players, a monitor displaying blood pressure, a trainer working with a woman and a man running on a treadmill.

Starting in fall of 2025, UDM's College of Health Professions will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.

A photo of the McNichols Campus clocktower during the winter and through tree branches.

Online information sessions will take place on Feb. 18, March 11 and May 7. The post-graduate certificate in Addiction Studies is ideal for practicing clinicians who wish to specialize in addiction and further enhance their clinical practice.

a graphic promoting black history month

February is Black History Month, and University of Ƶ will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.

An aerial view of the McNichols Campus during the winter.

Three University of Ƶ online programs are ranked among the top in the nation in the latest ranking.

Josiah Martelle as Tom and Karen Kron Dickson '94 as Amanda in Ƶ Theatre Company's The Glass Menagerie.

Set in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play follows the struggles of the Wingfield family as they navigate dreams, desires, and the delicate balance between reality and illusion.

University names new dean for School of Law

After a national search, the University of Ƶ has named Nicholas Schroeck the next dean of the School of Law. He is a leader in legal education, a sought-after environmental law expert, and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

Marisa Silver makes a diving save during a soccer game.

Silver is a precious, shiny, white metal used as currency, in solar panels, tableware, jewelry and more. But at Ƶ, silver is found in the women’s soccer net with goalkeeper Marisa Silver.

A photo of Bernard Lucci '64

Bernard Lucci's gift has been designated for future programming in emerging technologies and the allied health fields, the Titan Innovation Fund and improvements to the McNichols Campus.

A hydroponics system inside the College of Health Professions.

The Titan Innovation Fund was introduced to spark innovation at UDM. It is designed to support new, creative ideas that improve the University and student experiences by ensuring that they receive the resources and support needed to survive.

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Two productions were selected for recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 3, while "A Year with Frog and Toad" earned six Wilde Awards, given to professional productions across Michigan

Judy Mouch speaks at a podium.

Sr. Judy Mouch's intellectual rigor, deep faith and good humor made an impact on the lives of countless individuals. As a nursing professor, she inspired and mentored future healthcare professionals. She was also an inspiration to many at Ƶ outside of the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.

Kara Wolfbauer stands on the ice holding a microphone during a live spot at Little Caesars Arena during a Red Wings game.

Kara Wolfbauer '23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at Ƶ and has flourished in the Detroit professional sports scene following her graduation.

A mural on a long wall depicts passengers getting on a train, in Detroit.

Ƶ alumna Bethany Howard '21 runs the impactful City Walls program, which was launched by the City of Detroit in 2017 and has turned nearly 300 walls across the Motor City into beautiful works of art.

U.S. Sen. Peters and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. look at a vehicle during a visit to UDM's College of Engineering & Science.

Information sessions for the VCE program and other College of Engineering & Science graduate programs take place on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. There are scholarships up to $12,500 available for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.

Eight people and a mascot cut a ribbon inside of an annex.

On Nov. 14, the Steve & Kathy McShane Makerspace & Collaboratory was officially opened. Inside the College of Engineering & Science, the re-envisioned annex has been designed as a workshop for students from different disciplines to work together.

Commuter Student Association students sit together in a classroom as they watch a movie.

The majority of students on Ƶ’s McNichols Campus are commuters who live off-campus. Commuter Student Association (CSA) provides activities to help them grow and stay connected with the campus.

A man sits at a machine during an eye exam while a woman looks at images of the eye.

This new school will be located in Novi, Mich., and is the 25th School of Optometry nationally and the second in Michigan. The first class will begin in the fall of 2025 and prospective students can submit applications starting in December.

Colorful leaves fill the trees near the Fisher Fountain and Student Union, with a clock tower in the background outdoors.

The University of Ƶ Board of Trustees approved three new members at its Oct. 25 board meeting.

Freshmen walk down Kassab Mall past the TITANS sign during First-Year Convocation.

This fall, there are lots of new faces at University of Ƶ, which welcomed in its largest first-year class in more than 30 years. Several Titan freshmen talked about how their experience has been thus far.

Grants support Ƶ Law, other programming

Ƶ's School of Law will continue its work helping address wrongful convictions thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Oakland County Bar Foundation.

OCC RN to BSN partnership

The partnership offers associate degree nurses an accelerated pathway to earn a bachelor of science degree in Nursing in 12 months. Students will take seven-week courses with classes offered inonline, in-person and hybrid formats. Those accepted into the program can attend either full- or part-time.

Students walk on the sidewalk in front of the Engineering Building during a summer day, with trees in the foreground and a clock tower in the background.

In an effort to support industry-sponsored partnerships, University of Ƶ’s College of Engineering & Science was recently one of five institutions in a consortium awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Witch

Ƶ Theatre Company's first production of the school year is a modern retelling of a Jacobean drama in "Witch," across two weekends Oct. 25-Nov. 3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.

A group of people, including Ƶ School of Dentistry Dean Mert N. Aksu and Sen. Bernie Sanders, pose for a photograph at a press conference announcing a partnership between Vermont State Dental Society and University of Ƶ. Logos and renderings are shown at each end of the table.

This new dental clinic and education program would bring UDM students to Vermont to complete their final years of training – strengthening the dental care provider pipeline and expanding access to much-needed care across the state.

Dozens of students walk on the McNichols Campus during the first day of classes.

For a sixth year in a row, University of Ƶ was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2025 edition.

An aerial view of the McNichols Campus in fall 2024.

Robert P. Jones, founder and president of the Public Religion Research Institute, will lead a free, two-part discussion about the state of American democracy on Oct. 23-24 at Ƶ’s McNichols Campus. The series is open to the public.

More than a half-dozen students sit inside and work on an activity during the Bioneers conference.

The interaction between people and the world we live in is the theme of the 19th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference at University of Ƶ’s McNichols Campus Oct. 17-18.

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The event offers a platform for experimentation, learning and advancing the ethical use of AI in healthcare while promoting social equity and ensuring environmental sustainability. By bringing together students, professionals and community members, the event aims to develop actionable AI solutions that can transform health outcomes for Detroit residents.

Two photos feature members of the Titans men's soccer team with Adam Clarke, who in one photo wears a Ƶ men's soccer shirt and the other a Team IMPACT t-shirt.

Jackson Towers, a UDM graduate student and captain for the Titans, and many others from the men's soccer squad have connected with Adam Clarke through a program called Team IMPACT, which helps kids and teams change each other's lives through their shared love of sports.

McNichols Campus at sunset includes clocktower

The 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking has put UDM at No. 43 in the nation, nine places higher than it ranked the University last year.

Detroit Titans Logo

The third annual Road to Championship fundraiser, which directly benefits Titan Athletics, is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at The Corner Ballpark in Detroit. The event will feature special guest appearances, door prizes, and unique “experience” auction items.

Dozens of people wearing red UDM t-shirts and others stand and pose for a Class of 2028 photo outdoors in front of Holden Hall and the TITANS signage.

New Titans took part in move-in day to Shiple Hall, First-year Convocation, PTV and more to help kick-off their college careers.

A graphic for the National Alliance on Mental Illness I am NAMI walks, featuring two people in the foreground and dozens of people walking in the background. A Mental Health for All badge is also displayed on the graphic.

Some 2,000 supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are expected to participate in a 5K walk on UDM’s campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Four different pictures from past Homecoming events, including a bonfire, soccer game, bike ride and a student posing with Tommy Titan.

Students, alumni, employees, family, fans and friends are all invited to join in the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, set for Saturday, Sept. 28 on the McNichols Campus.

Allison Sherman holds a 2023 cross country plaque outdoors at a championship meet, standing in front of a Horizon League banner.

A standout both athletically and academically at Ƶ, Allison Sherman '24 was named as one of two Horizon League nominees for NCAA Woman of the Year.

A graphic featuring four athletes, participating in various sports, one carrying an Olympic torch, one in softball, one in basketball and one on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are under way and one athlete with Titan ties is competing at the games in former men's basketball student-athlete Bul Kuol. He joins the ranks of Titans who have competed in various sports over the years.

College of Business Administration accreditation extended

The College of Business Administration has received a five-year extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Ƶ's CBA has remained fully accredited since 1949, making this the 75th anniversary of its accreditation.

Four students stand around the EA Cafe coffee cart inside of the Engineering Building.

Over the past year, Bianca Candela and a few of her peers have made pushing a gray utility cart across the McNichols Campus part of their Wednesday morning routine. The cart is the movable home of the Entrepreneurship Association’s EA Café.

Eight people stand and mingle inside of Boost Detroit with photos, television screens and a countertop pictured in the photo. The words DETROIT BOOST are displayed on the wall.

Ƶ’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship works with local entrepreneurs who want to address social issues and help communities through business.

University names new dean of Libraries

Kate Harger will join University of Ƶ as the new Dean of Libraries. She will join the University August 1.

Suchi Reddy stands in front of her me + you installation inside of the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.

Suchi Reddy, a 1991 graduate from the School of Architecture & Community Development, will debut a new iteration of her "me + you" design for the reopening, set for June 6-16 in Detroit.

A red and black graphic with white text reading Titan Basketball Coaches Cook-Out, BBQ at Calihan Hall, Wednesday, July 31, 5-7 p.m., with coach Kate Achter and coach Mark Montgomery.

Join the Department of Athletics for a basketball coaches cookout on Wednesday, July 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the tennis court pavilion behind Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

A photo of healthcare professionals gathering in a circle to discuss something.

Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) open doors to higher-level nursing positions and careers. University of Ƶ will host information sessions for both programs in June and July.

Students and scholarship donors sit around a table and mingle at a reception event.

Scholarships are a way to make education accessible to all, and University of Ƶ is no stranger to granting scholarships to a wide array of students. Through the generosity of private donors and philanthropic organizations, the University gives Titans the chance to pursue the education of their dreams.

Kadyja Ka poses for a photo with President Donald B. Taylor

At an age when her peers are finishing high school and preparing for life’s next adventure, Kadyja Ka found herself celebrating a different milestone: graduating from college.

Three photos feature pictures of the suite at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, including people watching the golf tournament and at right two people wearing Titans gear posing for a photo.

University of Ƶ is offering the Titans and the community several ticketing options for the tournament, including a discounted rate for private suite tickets next to green of hole No. 15.

Three photos feature graduates during commencement ceremonies inside of Calihan Hall.

The world welcomed new Titans with more than 1,000 University of Ƶ graduates receiving their diplomas across four Commencement ceremonies May 10-11 on the McNichols Campus.