University of Detroit Mercy - College of Health Professions

On May 1, we proudly hosted our 2nd Annual College of Health Professions Recognition Ceremony—a heartfelt evening celebrating alumni, faculty, and staff who embody excellence, compassion, and innovation.

We were honored to welcome guest speaker Chris Riopelle, Co-Founder and CEO of Strive Health and Detroit Mercy alum (MBA, Juris Doctor, 1993), whose remarks inspired all in attendance.

We also proudly recognized the Class of 1975–1976 in celebration of their Jubilee, with several alumni returning to mark this special milestone.

Together, we honored those who inspire our community:
🏅 Distinguished Faculty Scholar - Dr. Arthur Ko
🌟 Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr. Michael Dosch ‘87
🌍 Inclusive Excellence Awards
Andrea Teitel (Staff)
Dr. Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth (Faculty)
🚀 Alumni Rising Star Award - Almir Karamovic ‘15
💙 CHP Everyday Impact Award - Mike Sadler
🏆 CHP Donor of the Year - Ms. Barbara Wolak
🏛️ Hall of Honor - Dr. Christine Pacini ‘74

Swipe through to relive the moments that made this evening truly unforgettable!

CHP Student Engagement Taskforce joins Nurse T to improve nursing education and awareness in the community. Our current Detroit Mercy SRNAs and MEAGN program alumni are working diligently to educate children in Detroit. We thank them for their hard work and dedication!

Titan nurses in action! 💙
Every year a few of our nursing students partner with engineering students to design assistive technologies that empower people with disabilities through our Faces on Design program. Compassion + collaboration = life‑changing innovation.
Check out this great feature by WXYZ 👇

Students at the University of Detroit Mercy are making a difference in the community by creating technology to improve mobility for people with disabilities.

See the story at the link in the comments.

We love seeing our PA students give back! 💙
Proud of Grace Dakki ’19, Lauren Lossia ’19, and Karly Kizi ’21 for representing the CHP PA Program at Marian High School and sharing their journeys with future healthcare professionals.

Yesterday, the Marian Medical Club had the pleasure of hosting three incredible alumnae—Grace Dakki ’19, Lauren Lossia ’19, and Karly Kizi ’21, all currently attending the University of Detroit Mercy.

We are so grateful for their time, honesty, and the words of wisdom they shared with our students. Their insight and realness made such a meaningful impact!

Wishing them all the best as they continue their studies—we are so proud of you!

Congratulations to CHP’s Wellness & Wellbeing Committee on winning the Sigma Nursing 2026 Healthy Work Environment Award for Academics! 👏 Dr. Jennifer Ahlquist and Dr. Andrea Kwasky accepted the award earlier this month in D.C. - well deserved!
Committee members also include Dr. Mary Serowoky, Nour Lyon, Dr. Robi Thomas, & Renee Sumpter.

📣 Don’t miss this upcoming campus event!
We encourages all students to attend this important presentation hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the College of Health Professions, and the Office of Equal Opportunity. It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with meaningful topics that impact our communities. ✨📚

Students at both the McNichols and Novi locations had the chance to unwind with therapy dogs from the Goldman Dog Therapy Program last week. Our friends at the Optometry school were able to join in as well! .
Thank you to the CHP Student Engagement Taskforce for making this event possible. 📸💛