Great Things at UDM

Below are just some of the distinguishing features and faculty that reflect educational excellence at UDM.

UDM among top tier

For the seventh year, UDM ranks among the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in the 2008 edition of U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges." More

Athletic Department Recertified by NCAA

In April 2007, UDM’s Athletic Department was recertified by the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification. Certification means that an institution operates its athletics program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by NCAA Division I membership.

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Innovative Master's Degree in Community Development Now Available

UDM's Master's in Community Development offers a comprehensive and holistic approach to the theory and practice of community development. This unique, interdisciplinary program provides a broad foundation for individuals who are new to community development as well as professionals in the field.

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Beta Gamma Sigma

The College of Business Administration's chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma was named as one of 40 premier chapters in the nation and qualified to participate in the national BGS scholarship program. UDM is one of less than two dozen universities nationally that has been eligible to participate in the scholarship program since its inception eight years ago.

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Dental School Celebrates 75th Anniversary

UDM’s School of Dentistry celebrates its 75th anniversary this academic year. The School has awarded degrees or certificates to approximately 4,500 dentists, 1,865 dental hygienists with 350 postgraduate students receiving specialty certificates or master’s degrees. The School also serves more than 15,000 patients in its clinics and outreach programs each year.

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Chem Club recognized

For the third year in a row, UDM’s Chemistry Club was named “Outstanding” by the American Chemistry Society. This honor is bestowed on about 30 of the 900 chemistry clubs in the nation. The UDM Chemistry Club was also designated as a “Green Chemistry” chapter for 2006-2007—one of only ten chapters cited.

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New 5-Year PA Track Available

The Colleges of Health Professions and Engineering & Science now offer a five-year Physician Assistant Program option for traditional undergraduate students; the program enables students to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree in the five-year period.

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Counseling Clinic Serves Community

UDM's Counseling Clinic provides no-cost counseling services to Detroit residents that otherwise would not have access to mental health services. During 2006-2007, the Clinic served more than 150 clients.

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Students Excel in National Law Competitions

UDM's School of Law Moot Court teams enjoyed national success, winning awards and/or advancing preliminary rounds in eight of the nine competitions entered. Awards included:

Niagara International Law: National Champions
NYU Immigration Law Competition: Best Brief Award; Quarter-finalist Team
PACE Environmental Law Competition: Best Oralist Award; Semi-finalist Team
State of Michigan Competition: Best Oralist; Semi-finalist team
McGee Civil Rights Competition: Best Oralist Award (Overall); Best Oralist Award (preliminary rounds); Third Place Oralist Award; Quarter-finalist Team (Team One); Quarter-finalist Team (Team Two)
Jessup International Law Competition: Fourth-place Brief Award; ranked third in overall preliminary round raw points

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