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The collaboration is designed to enhance systems engineering education through active and continuous engagement with curriculum, industry use cases and collaborative learning opportunities.

The Detroit area’s rapidly evolving economy requires strengthening talent pipelines. Detroit Drives Degrees seeks to increase the proportion of people with college degrees and high-skilled credentials in the region.Ěý

Skilled information security analysts are in high demand with an expected 3.5 million job openings worldwide this year — ±«Óătv’s undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity & Information Systems programs answer this call.

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 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.
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.Ěý
Starting in fall of 2025, UDM's College of Health Professions will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.
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.
February is Black History Month, and ±«Óătv will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
Three ±«Óătv online programs are ranked among the top in the nation in the latest ranking. Ěý
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.

After a national search, the ±«Óătv 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.
Silver is a precious, shiny, white metal used as currency, in solar panels, tableware, jewelry and more. But at ±«Óătv, silver is found in the women’s soccer net with goalkeeper Marisa Silver.
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.
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.
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
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 ±«Óătv outside of the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.
Kara Wolfbauer '23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at ±«Óătv and has flourished in the Detroit professional sports scene following her graduation.
±«Óătv 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.
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.
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.
The majority of students on ±«Óătv’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.
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.
The ±«Óătv Board of Trustees approved three new members at its Oct. 25 board meeting.
This fall, there are lots of new faces at ±«Óătv, 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.ĚýĚý

±«Óătv's School of Law will continue its work helping address wrongful convictions thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Oakland County Bar Foundation.
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 inĚýonline, in-person and hybrid formats. Those accepted into the program can attend either full- or part-time.
In an effort to support industry-sponsored partnerships, ±«Óătv’s College of Engineering & Science was recently one of five institutions in a consortium awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
±«Óătv 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.
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.
For a sixth year in a row, ±«Óătv was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2025 edition.
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 ±«Óătv’s McNichols Campus. The series is open to the public.
The interaction between people and the world we live in is the theme of the 19th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference at ±«Óătv’s McNichols Campus Oct. 17-18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Titans took part in move-in day to Shiple Hall, First-year Convocation, PTV and more to help kick-off their college careers.
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.
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.
A standout both athletically and academically at ±«Óătv, Allison Sherman '24 was named as one of two Horizon League nominees for NCAA Woman of the Year.
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.

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). ±«Óătv's CBA has remained fully accredited since 1949, making this the 75th anniversary of its accreditation.
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.
±«Óătv’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship works with local entrepreneurs who want to address social issues and help communities through business.

Kate Harger will join ±«Óătv as the new Dean of Libraries. She will join the University August 1.
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.
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.
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) open doors to higher-level nursing positions and careers. ±«Óătv will host information sessions for both programs in June and July.
Scholarships are a way to make education accessible to all, and ±«Óătv 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.