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University recognized for fundraising programs Detroit Mercy’s University Advancement Division is one of only three in the category of private research/doctoral institutions with less than $740 million in endowment that is being recognized nationally with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for 2020 Education Fundraising Award in Overall Performance.
Grant charges Detroit Mercy with creating cybersecurity institute University of Detroit Mercy recently received a $1.12-million grant from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regionalbased, cybersecurity consortium. Led by Detroit Mercy, the consortium consists of multiple academic institutions in southeast Michigan and includes University of Arizona as a research partner. This consortium is designed to expand and enhance the cybersecurity engineering workforce through an applied curriculum developed in consultation with industry partners. The consortium also supports upskilling and reskilling for vehicle cybersecurity by prioritizing underrepresented populations, military personnel and veterans. Instruction is scheduled to begin this fall. The grant is awarded through Griffiss Institute’s Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) program, which establishes cyber institutes at higher learning institutions with the purpose of critical cyber operational skill development for future military and civilian leaders. Antoine M. Garibaldi, president of Detroit Mercy, said that this significant
grant award will augment the University’s already established expertise in the fields of engineering and cybersecurity. “Detroit Mercy is honored to be selected for the development of the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, which will enhance both our engineering and cybersecurity programs,” he said. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of cybersecurity engineers is projected to grow 31% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. In Michigan, the average pay for cybersecurity engineers in 2019 was $91,750, or $44.11 per hour.
“This award is the result of a strong foundation established by my predecessor, Barbara Milbauer, the dedication and positive energy of the entire advancement staff and, most importantly, the many generous alumni and friends willing to invest in the future of Detroit Mercy,” vice president for University Advancement Arnold D’Ambrosio said. “It is truly a team effort and one that is celebrated by all.” CASE is the global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement — alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and advancement services — that shares the goal of championing education to transform lives and society.
Programs earn national ratings Detroit Mercy’s graduate programs in business and nursing received high marks from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School Rankings.
University of Detroit Mercy’s MBA program achieved a 25 ranking in Management, and Detroit Mercy’s Doctor of Nursing Practice To address the growing need for (DNP) program and Master of Science in cybersecurity engineers, the Metro-Detroit Nursing program were ranked No. 94 and Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute 104 in the nation respectively. will build on existing relationships with Each year, U.S. News ranks professional automotive industry and government programs in business, education, engineering, partners to provide students with valuable law, medicine and nursing, including specialties real-world experience. in each area. The Best Graduate Schools Curriculum for the consortium will be developed with the workforce in mind. It includes associate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, stackable graduate certificates, hands-on laboratory training and cybersecurity immersion camps for high school students.
rankings in these areas are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students. The data for the rankings came from statistical surveys of more than 2,125 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 23,000 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2020 and early 2021. D E N TA L . U D M E R C Y. E D U
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