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Ask The Professor Live
   

Enjoy a decades worth of fantastic ATP broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!




Episode # 2627
   

Air date: 3/8/26

[00:28:45]

With Professors Matt Mio, Danielle Maxwell, Dan Maggio, Dave Chow and Beth Oljar.




Episode # 2626
   

Air date: 3/1/26

[00:28:34]

Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Heather Hill, Dan Maggio, Stephen Manning, Danielle Maxwell, Beth Oljar and Dave Chow.




Episode # 2625
   

Air date: 2/22/26

Host Matt Mio with Professors Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Mara Livezey, Jim Tubbs, Dan Maggio and Dave Chow.




Episode # 2624
   

Air date: 2/15/26

[00:28:53]

With Professors Matt Mio, Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Mara Livezey, Jim Tubbs, Dan Maggio and Dave Chow.

ATP 2624 transcript

 




Episode # 2623
   

Air date: 2/8/26

[00:28:45]

Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Jim Tubbs, Dan Maggio and Dave Chow.

ATP 2623 transcript




Triptych virtual author series features poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris on March 19
   

Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes poets Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris, who will read their work for the 2026 Triptych series on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych events are free and open to the community.

Ilya Kaminsky was born in Odesa, Ukraine, in 1977, and arrived to the United States in 1993, when his family was granted asylum by the American government. He is the author of the poetry collections Deaf Republic and Dancing in Odessa, and is co-editor and co-translator of many other books.

His work, which has been translated into more than 20 languages, has been a finalist for a National Book Award and a National Book Critics Circle Award, and is the winner of many awards. Kaminsky, who currently teaches at Princeton, was selected by the BBC as “one of the 12 artists that changed the world” in 2019.

Katie Farris is the author of the memoir-in-poems, Standing in the Forest of Being Alive, which was listed as a Publisher’s Weekly’s Top 10 Poetry Books for 2023, as well as shortlisted for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Prize. She is also the author of the hybrid-form text boysgirls, and the chapbooks A Net to Catch My Body in its Weaving, winner of the 2021 Chad Walsh Poetry Award, Thirteen Intimacies and Mother Superior in Hell. Most recently she is winner of the Pushcart Prize.

Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Granta, The Atlantic Monthly, The Nation and Poetry, and has been commissioned by MoMA. She is the co-translator of several books of poetry from the Ukrainian, French, Chinese and Russian. She also teaches at Princeton.

Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Register here!

Flyer with a pink background. At the top, large green text reads “Triptych.” Below, text states: “Hosted by Dr. Stacy Gnall, Poet-in-Residence, University of Detroit Mercy.” The center features an orange circular gear design with vine leaves, containing four small circular images of authors. On the right, text says “All events on Zoom” with a QR code for registration. Event details at the bottom list three sessions: Cate Marvin – January 15, 6:30 p.m.; Ross Gay – February 19, 6:30 p.m.; Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris – March 19, 6:30 PM A quote and additional text explain that Triptych is a virtual author series featuring three writers for readings and conversation. The Detroit Mercy English logo and website link appear at the bottom.




Cushing Distinguished Lecture series features Ruben Habito, April 8
   
Ruben Habito
Ruben Habito

The Detroit Mercy Department of Religious Studies presents the 2026 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series, featuring Ruben L.F. Habito. The lecture is set for Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m., in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.

Habito‘s lecture is titled, “Contemplation in Action: Emerging from Helplessness to Being of Some Help amidst our Wounded and Troubling World.”

Living in the midst of our deeply divided, demoralizing and deteriorating world, one tends to ask: How may I be of help in alleviating this situation? This important talk will offer guidelines for contemplative practice that may inspire and empower one to active engagement toward healing our collective woundedness on many fronts. 

Habito is professor emeritus of World Religions and Spirituality at the Perkins School of Theology (Southern Methodist University) and founding teacher of Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas. He is the author of Healing Breath: Zen Spirituality for Christians and Buddhists in a Wounded World, and many other titles.

This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Todd Hibbard for more information at 313-993-1088 or hibbarja@udmercy.edu.

The Cushing Distinguished Lecture Series is made possible by the generous endowment of Drs. Ralph and Barbara Cushing, alumni of the graduate program in Religious Studies at Detroit Mercy.

Register here.




Graduate admission workshop dates announced for March and April
   

Looking to further your education? Make your graduate applications stand out by attending an upcoming Graduate Admission Workshop, hosted by the Center for Career & Professional Development and the Office of Admissions.

Sessions will focus on resume/interview skills, personal statements and letters of recommendation/etiquette. Join us in-person in the Admissions Office in Room 181 of the Student Union or virtually via Teams. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Session dates and topics are as follows:

  • Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m. — Resume/interview skills
  • Tuesday, March 31, at 1 p.m. — Personal statements
  • Tuesday, April 14, at 1 p.m. — Letters of recommendation/etiquette

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Associate Director for Graduate Admissions Jennifer Goethals at 313-993-3309 or goethajm@udmercy.edu.

Register here.




Men’s basketball advances to semifinals of Horizon League Championship
   

A Titans men's basketball player drives to the basket during the game against Milwaukee.Five Titans scored in double figures as the University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team put the foot on the gas pedal and never let it go, steamrolling past Milwaukee, 84-63, on Wednesday night in Calihan Hall.

The third-seeded Titans (16-14) — winners of eight of their last 10 games — will now meet second-seeded Robert Morris in the Barbasol #HLMBB Championship Semifinals on Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. 

Sophomore TJ Nadeau led the way with 17 points and six rebounds. Redshirt freshman Tyler Spratt added 15 points, while senior Legend Geeter tallied 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Senior Orlando Lovejoy scored 13 points with six rebounds, three assists, and junior London Maiden had 12 points in just 13 minutes.

The Titans shot 53.6% from the field and were 17-of-21 (81.0%) at the free throw line, while holding Milwaukee (12-20) to 37.1% shooting.

With the win, UDM advances to the semifinals for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

Detroit Mercy took a commanding lead with a 14-0 run early on for a 16-5 advantage. Nadeau and Maiden had four points apiece in that span, and sophomore Ryan Kalambay put the finishing touches, getting to the rim for a bucket and the foul, hitting the free throw.

Later on, Geeter started a 7-0 spurt with a three and back-to-back baskets by Maiden and Lovejoy had the Titans up, 28-15, with 6:41 left in the first. UDM then sank two straight triples off the hands of freshman Lance Stone and Nadeau to up the advantage to 36-19 before heading into the break in front, 38-24.

In the second half, Lovejoy went to the hoop for a layup and the foul as his free throw made it 47-26. The Titans would extend the lead to as many as 26, 63-37, with 11:09 left, as Lovejoy had another layup.

UDM would stay with a comfortable 20-point lead the rest of the way to register its biggest winning margin in the playoffs since rolling past Cleveland State, 92-58, in 2006.

Kalambay ended with five points and a team-high eight rebounds and three blocks, while Stone finished with seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

The other semifinal will have top-seeded Wright State facing the winner of NKU-Green Bay.

Purchase tickets online.

Media coverage

CBS SportsNadeau scores 17, Detroit Mercy beats Milwaukee in Horizon League Tournament 84-63

Detroit NewsDetroit Mercy’s NCAA hopes are very much alive; Oakland’s season is over

Detroit News: In wide-open Horizon League, Detroit Mercy men’s hoops says: Why not us?

WDIV: Detroit Mercy basketball completes stunning turnaround with 15 wins, eyes NCAA Tournament

WXYZ: Father and son duo helping lead Detroit Mercy into the future

Fox 2 Detroit: Detroit Mercy Coach Mark Montgomery talks college basketball

WXYZ: UDM’s remarkable turnaround

Horizon League Weekly podcast: Orlando Lovejoy talks UDM men’s basketball’s run to March

WWJ: Detroit Mercy basketball’s leading scorer is nontraditional




Theatre Company presents one-night TheatreLab reading, March 19
   

The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company invites the campus community to a TheatreLab reading featuring five actors, three short plays and one night only of engaging reading, directed by Lynch Travis.

The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre.

Seating is free and open to the public. No ticket required.




2026 Phenomenal Woman Award winner Samerah Saad to be honored at March 20 reception
   

The Detroit Mercy community is invited to the annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception, set for Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

The recipient of the award this year is Samerah Saad, associate director of Residence Life.

The reception, hosted by the Student Life Office and the Campus Activity Board, celebrates the lives of women at Detroit Mercy.

The event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.

Flyer for Detroit Mercy’s Phenomenal Women’s Banquet. The design has gold illustrated columns on each side and silhouettes of women in various colors in the center. Text reads: ‘Phenomenal Women’s Banquet. Student Union Ballroom. Friday, March 20, 5–6 p.m. Honoring this year’s recipient: Associate Director of Residence Life, Samerah Saad.’ A quote at the bottom reads: ‘Carved in strength: Women who build solid foundations.’ Logos for Detroit Mercy Student Life and the Campus Activity Board appear on the lower left and right corners.




Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies to hold virtual info session, March 25
   

Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program by attending an upcoming virtual information session. During the session, you will meet the program director, watch a presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions.

The next session will be offered on Wednesday, March 25 at noon.

Register here.




Award-winning author Jim Daniels to read at UDM, March 17
   

The Detroit Mercy English Department will host a reading and conversation featuring author Jim Daniels, recipient of the 2025-26 Michigan Author Award for lifetime achievement from the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Center for the Book.

This event will take place on Tuesday, March 17, at 12:45 p.m., in the Bargman Room, 2nd Floor of the McNichols Campus Library.

Daniels’ newest book, Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems, will be available for sale at the reading.

A native of Detroit, Daniels has authored more than 30 collections of poetry, seven collections of fiction and four produced screenplays. His collection of essays, An Ignorance of Trees, published in 2025, was recently named a Michigan Notable Book. He has also edited many anthologies, including RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music.

Daniels is a recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and numerous writing awards including five Michigan Notable Book Awards and three Gold Medals in the Independent Publisher Book Awards. His films have won awards in film festivals around the world. His work has been published in The Best American Poetry and Pushcart Prize volumes.

This event is free and open to the community.

A graphic for a poetry reading and conversation with Jim Daniels, a Michigan Author Award winner. The text highlights his books Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems and An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays. Event details: March 17 at 12:45 p.m. in the Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library. The Detroit Mercy English Department logo appears in the bottom right corner.




Student spotlight: Biology senior honored with travel award
   

Mariana Gonzalez PalaciosMariana Gonzalez Palacios, a UDM senior Biology major, has been awarded the fall 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award. The award covers the conference-attendance costs for undergraduate Genetics Society of America members presenting their research at the Annual Drosophila Research Conference in March.

Gonzalez Palacios will present her research on the impact of multiple mutations on the physical traits of fruit flies.




Register for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement until March 9
   

Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This year’s CSACE symposium is set for Thursday, April 9.

CSACE is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

The deadline to register to be a presenter is Monday, March 9, by 6 p.m.

Learn more and register here.

Three photos of people presenting at CSACE symposium. The first photo is an overhead view of all the projects on the symposium floor. The second is a person in a red shirt talking about his poster hanging on the wall amid numerous other posters. The third is students showing a robotic vehicle.

 




Philosophy Department to host scholar Thomas Nail for pair of events, March 18-19
   

Black and white image of Thomas Nail standing before a wall of bookshelves full of books.Thomas Nail, distinguished scholar and professor of Philosophy at the University of Denver, will be the guest speaker at a pair of Philosophy Department events on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19.

  • March 18, at 4 p.m., The Figure of the Migrant, in Room 317 of the Briggs Building: The talk introduces the main ideas of Nail’s books, The Figure of the Migrant and Theory of the Border, rethinking the nature of political philosophy and history from the perspective of migration. Nail has expanded his analysis to incorporate the advent of climate change and migration in deep Earth history. The conversation will step back and look at the longest and widest frame for which to illuminate the current events of unprecedented global migration and climate change.
  • March 19, at 10 a.m., The Birth of Order from Chaos: Perspectives from Comparative World Mythology, in Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space: The conversation explores the meaning of the word ‘chaos,’ from an immanent worldview where the oldest native language cosmogonic texts say the cosmos was born from chaos. During this lecture, Nail will present a summary of his research from his latest two unpublished books, The Birth of Chaos and The Birth of Order. His presentation will outline the common features of the world’s oldest recorded cosmogonies and argue that they offer a compelling movement-oriented alternative to post Axial-Age worldviews.

In addition to the works mentioned above, Nail is the author of numerous books, including Theory of the Earth, Marx in Motion, The Philosophy of Movement, Lucretius I, II, III, and Being and Motion. His research focuses on the philosophy of movement.

The March 18 event is co-sponsored by Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA).

All are welcome to attend to these free events. Please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu with any questions or for more information.




OMI two-part faculty workshop explores the joy in teaching, March 25 and 31
   

Faculty are often asked to examine their teaching, to assess it, refine it, adapt it across modalities and strengthen it in response to evolving student needs. Self-improvement workshops and conferences are often attended where faculty ask themselves, “How can we do better?”

All faculty are invited to participate in a two-part workshop, hosted by the Office of Mission Integration, that invites a different, yet equally important, question: What brings us joy in teaching?

The two-part workshop will take place on:

  • Wednesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m., via Zoom
  • Tuesday, March 31, from 2-4 p.m., in person, in Room 208 of the Student Union 

Please note, participation is required at both sessions.  A warm meal will be served on March 31.

Within a small, interdisciplinary group of colleagues, participants will:

  • Reflect on the values, life experiences, disciplinary frameworks and commitments that influence their teaching at its best.
  • Explore how personal understandings of excellent teaching intersect with and enrich the Mercy and Jesuit educational mission and how those traditions can deepen pedagogical practices.
  • Rediscover experiences that bring meaning, purpose and fulfillment to the vocation of teaching.
  • Participate in a mindfulness component to create space for reflection and presence throughout the dialogue.

The voice and perspectives of colleagues who are deeply committed to teaching will greatly enrich this conversation. This workshop is intended as a reflective and restorative experience.

Please RSVP by Monday, March 2, via email to Office of Mission Integration Faculty Fellow Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu.




Your voice matters: Take the Healthy Minds Survey, open until March 9
   

Titans, check your email for an invitation to participate in the 2026 Healthy Minds Survey. This important survey will help the University better understand student and faculty well-being and guide positive changes across campus.

We want to learn more about what helps you thrive at UDM — and the challenges you may face along the way.

Bonus: By participating, you’ll be entered for a chance to win great prizes, including gift cards and awesome UDM swag!

The survey is confidential and will remain open until Monday, March 9.

Please contact deanofstudents@udmercy.edu with any questions.




Men’s basketball hosts Horizon League playoff game 7 p.m. Wednesday
   

March Madness is here! After downing Oakland in its regular-season finale Saturday, the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team hosts a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

The Titans, the No. 3 seed in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship, will host eighth-seeded Milwaukee in Detroit. Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased here. Detroit Mercy students can gain FREE entry with their student ID. Doors of Calihan Hall open at 6 p.m.

The red, white and blue finished the regular-season winners in five of their last six contests and are 15-14 and 12-8 in the Horizon League entering postseason play. Detroit Mercy won both regular-season meetings with Milwaukee (12-19) in 2025-26.

The 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will culminate with second round, semifinal and championship games March 8-10 at the Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

Full information.

A graphic with four players celebrating inside of the Calihan Hall locker room. Text reads, 'MARCH. IS. HERE. 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, Calihan Hall, No. 8 Milwaukee at No. 3 Detroit Mercy.'




Novena of Grace begins March 4 in St. Ignatius Chapel
   

A colorful painting of St. Francis Xavier by Jen NortonUniversity Ministry will hold a Novena of Grace to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. This is a nine-day novena that will begin on Wednesday, March 4, and continue through March 12.

Praying the Novena will take place at 4 p.m. each day in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building. Associate University Minister Gray LaFond will lead the first three days of the Novena.

From Saturday, March 7, to Thursday, March 12, due to spring break, students are invited to continue the Novena prayer on their own.

What is the Novena of Grace?

The Church has long taught that the saints intercede on our behalf, asking God to grant the graces and blessings we may forget to request or struggle to find time to pray for ourselves.

The Novena of Grace is a traditional nine-day devotion dedicated to Saint Francis
Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It comes with a promise
that those who pray it for nine consecutive days and receive the Sacraments may
receive any grace for the good of their souls, through the saint’s prayers.

As a Jesuit, St. Francis Xavier’s writings reflect the spiritual insights of the Spiritual Exercises, which are to know ourselves better, to discern the will of God, to hear and generously answer Christ’s call and to understand that everything is an unmerited gift from God.

In addition, each evening throughout the duration of the Novena of Grace, Gesu Church will hold a reflection by a variety of guest speakers, one per evening, as follows:

  • Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.: Fr. Joe Daoust
  • Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m.: Jim Sweeney/Laura Silveri
  • Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Saturday, March 7, part of 4 p.m. liturgy: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Sunday , March 8, at 3 p.m.: Anita Klueg
  • Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.: Sr. Sue Rakoczy
  • Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.: Shirlene Smith
  • Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.: Rev. Barry Randolph
  • Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.: Brother Tom Skowron

All are invited to pray this novena.

Access Novena guide here.

Flyer titled “Novena of Grace honoring St. Francis Xavier.” The background is light purple with swirls. The schedule lists nine days at 4 p.m., March 4 through 12. Location is in St. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce and Finance Building. Two QR codes are included at the bottom, one to access the prayer booklet and one to see Gesu Church’s Novena of Grace speaker series. The University Ministry logo appears at the bottom, along with an IHS Jesuit symbol.

 




Celebrate National Reading Month with Rx for Reading Detroit at Batch Brewing Co.
   

National Reading Month brings a community book drive and series of events to Batch Brewing Co. throughout March in support of Rx for Reading Detroit.

Since 2014, Detroit Mercy’s Rx for Reading Detroit has distributed more than 275,000 books to low-income children and families in metro Detroit. That’s more than two books for every young child in the city of Detroit!

Batch Brewing Co. will accept donations of new or gently used books all month long. Those who donate will be entered into drawings to win an Rx for Reading Swag Bag or a Little Free Library for a Detroit-based school or organization.

Thursday Events in March

March 5 — Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour
School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.

March 12 — Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour
School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.

March 19 — Family Read-Along Event
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour: School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Story Reading Time with Rx for Reading

March 26 — Reading Month Celebration Finale
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour: School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.
6:30-7 p.m.: Reading with Brynne Barnes, local award-winning author and NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Children
7-7:30 p.m.: Little Free Library and Swag Bag drawings and donation totals announced

It is also easy to give a gift to Rx for Reading Detroit through the Detroit Mercy Giving Page.

Take a moment to celebrate literacy and help raise the next generation of readers this month by ensuring every child has access to books.

 

A flyer with the text at the top “March is National Reading Month!” and “Rx for Reading Detroit, Raising Readers. One Book at a Time.” The flyer lists several Thursday events in March at Batch Brewing Co., 1400 Porter Street, Detroit. UDM, Batch Brewing Co, and Rx for Reading Detroit logos are at bottom of page. There are several photos on the page of children reading and their teachers. There is a QR code in the bottom left corner.




Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners announced for 2026
   
An exhibit of the prize-winning poems from the 2026 Dudley Randall Poetry Contest with publications from Dudley Randall’s Broadside Press. McNichols Campus Library. Exhibit curated by Melissa Converse and Shane Creek.

The Detroit Mercy Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prizes! Eliza Makhdoom earned first place for the poem, Backrooms.

Now in its 56th year, the prize continues Dudley Randall’s legacy of amplifying creative voices within the Detroit Mercy community. This year’s prize-winning poems can be read on the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize webpage.

The winning poems will also be displayed in the McNichols Campus Library for National Poetry Month this April.

The winners are:

  • First place: Eliza Makhdoom, Backrooms
  • Second place (tie): Zahra Albdair, While the House was Full
  • Second place (tie): Eemi Toma, The Perfume Bottle
  • Third place: Melissa (Mel) Converse, Bleeding Heart
  • Honorable Mention: Ashleigh Dixon, The Bell I No Longer Hear
  • Honorable Mention: Jenna Saker, Last Witness

Congratulations to all of the excellent poets who submitted their work! Special thanks to our 2026 judges: Melba Joyce Boyd (Michigan Poet Laureate), Joanna Fuhrman and Molly Barlow.

Photos of the six winners of the Dudley Randall poetry contest.
(From left to right): Eliza Makhdoom, Zahra Albdair, Eemi Toma, Melissa Converse, Ashleigh Dixon, Jenna Saker.



She’s the First product drive a huge success for Detroit’s “I Support the Girls”
   

The Detroit Mercy student organization “She’s the First” has recently concluded a product drive benefiting I Support the Girls Detroit and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and continued support made the drive a success.

Due to the incredible team effort of the campus community, a total of 4,346 essential items were collected, including:

  • 498 liners
  • 677 tampons
  • 1,126 wipes
  • 46 bras
  • 152 socks
  • 182 underwear
  • 1,665 pads

These contributions will make a meaningful impact for those in need within the surrounding community of Detroit.

Two images of a female standing amid numerous feminine products with collection boxes with flyers regarding a product drive




Stacy Gnall, Michael Lauchlan to lead final CWC of term, March 3
   

the logo for the Detroit Mercy Creative Writing CollectiveDetroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join the final installment of UDM’s Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation for this final meeting of the winter semester. The gathering will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 205.

No writing experience is necessary to join the CWC. You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

Please contact english@udmercy.edu with questions or to join the CWC mailing list. Keep up with the Detroit Mercy English Department on Instagram and Facebook @detroitmercyenglish.




Nominate for the Student Leadership and Service Awards by March 26
   

Do you know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the 2025-26 Student Leadership and Service Awards and will be accepted until Thursday, March 26!

An unbiased committee will review all nominations, so please be detailed in your submissions!

The Student Leadership and Service Awards reception will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. More details will be provided to nominees/winners. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, our National Society of Leadership & Success inductees will be honored.

Awards categories for Student Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Rising Star Student Leader (First-Year Student or Sophomore): This award is given to a first-year student or sophomore-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Student Leader of the Year (Junior or Senior): This award is given to a junior or senior-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Titan Spirit Award: This award is given to a student who demonstrates Titan Spirit every day. They love their school, and they are not afraid to show it. Their pride for their school is demonstrated in their involvement, decisions, actions and even the color scheme of their clothes. This person never waivers when choosing to root for the home team!
  • Student Employee of the Year: This award is given to a diligent student who is employed somewhere on campus. This student adds value to the office or department they work in and is dedicated to their role. Without dedicated student employees this campus would not be able to run efficiently. This student is a true model of what it looks like to help keep a workplace moving in a positive direction.
  • Student Organization of the Year: This award is given to the registered student organization that has contributed positively to campus all year. They achieve their organization mission while contributing to the University’s overall mission. They are committed to their members and provide opportunities, initiatives and/or events for campus to see their efforts clearly. This group is driven, excited and displays their positive values.
  • Program/Event of the Year: This award is given to a student or group of students who has hosted a phenomenal program on campus. This program has given students at Detroit Mercy an opportunity to enjoy each other, learn something new or come together for a common purpose. This event adds value to campus and is a positive addition to the campus culture.

Awards categories for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Fraternity Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a fraternity who has demonstrated continued contribution to his chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Sorority Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a sorority who has demonstrated continued contribution to her chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Chapter President of the Year: This award is given to a person who upheld the values of their own organization and the University. They communicate throughout the community, promote a positive Greek Life experience and uplift their members. This person supports their executive board (if applicable) and completes all duties in a timely and accurate manner. They exemplify what it means to lead by example!
  • Outstanding Philanthropic Event or Community Service Project: This award is given to the Greek chapter that conducted an outstanding philanthropic event and/or an outstanding community service project that served to benefit the local/national community. The program should have been in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Chapter of Excellence Award: This award is given to the Greek Letter organization that has demonstrated excellence in multiple categories, including but not limited to academics, campus programming and highlighting their values. This chapter contributes positively to the Greek Life community, campus community and each other. Even if this group is not wearing their letters, they are consistently demonstrating their values.
For more information or with any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1593.

Submit nominations here.

 




Charlton Center to host the Hon. Philip Jefferson at annual Speaker Series, April 7
   

The College of Business Administration‘s Charlton Center for Responsible Investing will host The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as guest speaker at its fourth annual Speaker Series.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

As the second highest ranking official in the U.S. central banking system and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Jefferson plays an important role in the Federal Reserve’s progress toward its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. He has held prominent academic leadership roles, including serving as the dean of faculty and the Paul B. Freeland professor of economics at Davidson College. Jefferson also served as chair of the Department of Economics at Swarthmore College, where he was the centennial professor of economics.

All are welcome to attend this free event, and advance registration is required.

Register here.




Detroit Mercy Night at Detroit Pistons game set for March 25
   

All Titans are invited to Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, March 25, for Detroit Mercy Night, where the Detroit Pistons will host the Atlanta Hawks. The game starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets start at just $35. All-you-can-eat seats in the North End Club are also available.

When purchased through the link below, tickets also include a co-branded Pistons and UDM sweater.

Purchase tickets here. 

In the top section of this flyer is a large blue letter “D” with the Detroit Pistons logo and the words “College Nights” in bold black text. Below, text reads “Presented by Michigan First Credit Union.” A navy banner reads “Detroit Mercy Night.” On the left, the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks logos appear with text: “Wed. Mar. 25 | 7:00 PM” and “Tickets starting at $35.” A circular QR code for ticket purchase is in the center. On the right, there is a gray sweatshirt with “Detroit Mercy” in large blue letters above the Detroit Pistons logo, surrounded by red laurel graphics at both sides of the logo and the words “Deeetroit Basketball” at the bottom. Between the words Deeetroit and Basketball is the UDM Titans logo.




UDM to hold 43rd Pax Christi Michigan Conference, April 18
   

A black and white flyer with a crumpled paper-appearing background. Large text at the top reads “Be Not Afraid!” On the left side is an image of a female with her hand covering her eye behind a chain link fence. Below the image are the words: “Living in Hope and Resistance.” Along the bottom, are figures of protesters with arms raised and holding signs.The 43rd annual Pax Christi Michigan State Conference will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 18, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. The theme of this year’s event is “Be Not Afraid: Living in Hope and Resistance,” and features keynote speaker Charlene Howard, national director for Pax Christi USA.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and the event will run until approximately 4 p.m. 

Through humor, storytelling, music and innate wisdom, Howard will advise conference participants in the courage and resiliency needed to confront racism, violence and greed with Gospel-based nonviolence and effective activism.

A discussion will follow Howard’s call to action in which a panel of experts will offer insights and specific ways to effectively resist today’s culture of violence.

Panel experts include:

  • Elly Jordan: Advocacy for immigrants
  • Andrea Pierce: Advocacy for the environment and Indigenous cultures
  • Saeed Khan: Advocacy for Gaza, the West Bank and Middle Eastern cultures.

Howard received her master’s in Religious Education and Catechesis from the Catholic University of America and has been a teacher, school principal and a religious department chair. In July 2024, she became the executive director of Pax Christi USA.

Pax Christi Michigan promotes peace locally, nationally and globally through prayer, study and action. Rooted in spirituality, the organization is dedicated to examining issues of justice from the perspectives of all involved and promotes peace with justice through nonviolent conflict resolution.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Cost for attendance:

  • Early registration: $65 (includes breakfast and lunch). Registration after April 10 is $70.
  • Student rate: $25
  • Conference scholarships are available.

More information and register online here.




UDM to hold conversation with Catholic thought leaders, April 25
   
All are invited to a conversation with Catholic thought leaders to reflect together on the “Church’s Mission in this time and place.” The discussion will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom, on the McNichols Campus.

Panelists are as follows:

  • Archbishop Edward Wiesenberger, metropolitan archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Detroit
  • Helen Marie Burns, RSM, former president of Leadership Conference of Women Religious
  • Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. of Lexington, Ky., president of Pax Christi, USA
  • Matt Mio, professor of Chemistry, University of Detroit Mercy, expert on Laudato Si

The session will be moderated by Bridget Deegan-Krause, author of Together Through Reflection: Themes for Those Who Lead and Serve in Catholic Organizations.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Fr. Charles Oduke at odukeca@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1651

Register here.




Volunteers needed for summer CHP Youth Exploration Camp in July
   

Logo for Youth Health Exploration CampThe College of Health Professions (CHP) is hosting a Youth Exploration Camp July 20-24 (middle school session) and July 27-31 (high school session) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This fun, exciting and engaging summer camp introduces local youth to healthcare careers through simulation, teamwork, innovation and real-world experiences.

Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the camp in the following roles:

  • Registration table
  • Bathroom monitor
  • Snack assistant
  • Transition monitor
  • First-aid monitor
  • Lunchroom monitor
  • Skills lab facilitator

This is a great opportunity for Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Optometry or Nursing students to get involved and make an impact on youth in the community.

Volunteer signup.




Movie night featuring ‘Sister Act’ to air in Mercy Gathering Place, Feb. 28
   

University Ministry and Home Away From Home will host a movie night on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. The classic comedy Sister Act (1992) will be shown in the Mercy Gathering Place, located on the first floor of Shiple Hall.

Bring a friend and come warm up with free homemade soup, hot chocolate, baked goods and, of course, plenty of popcorn.

This event is open to all students and faculty.

 




CLASA to hold annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner, March 30
   

Two side by side images of Fr. Privett and Fr. Cassidy.All are invited to enjoy an evening of Salvadoran pupusas, cultural expression and fellowship at the 15th annual Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner on Monday, March 30, at 6:45 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

Learn about contemporary Central America and help raise funds for an important scholarship. This scholarship — named after the six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter, who were killed at UCA in November 1989 — funds university scholarships for students from underprivileged families in El Salvador.

This year, the event will feature two keynote speakers:

  • Fr. Steve Privett on “Dean Brackley, S.J., Being awakened by the poor of Jayaque and Las Palmas”
  • Fr. Rick Cassidy on “St. Paul, Dean, Jesus and Downward Mobility”

Both speakers will share memories of Dean Brackley, S.J., and discuss the relevance of his message for today.

A traditional Salvadoran dinner featuring pupusas will be served. Music will be provided by classically trained pianist and vocalist Hans Barbe, who will perform Spanish justice movement songs by Victor Jara and Mercedes Sosa, along with other CLASA-themed selections and classical pieces during the meal.

Fr. Privett (who will join virtually) teaches theology at Loyola High School in Los Angeles. He is the previous president of Verbum Dei Christo Rey High School and served as president of University of San Francisco from 2000-14. His doctorate in Catechetics is from Catholic University of America and focused on the Hispanic Community of the Catholic Church.

Fr. Cassidy is professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Seminary. He is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and holds degrees from the Gregorian, University of Michigan and the Graduate Theological Union.

The event is free for Detroit Mercy students. For all others, a donation of $10 or more is requested. All funds raised will benefit the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Scholarship, which was founded by Dean Brackley, S.J.

The event is sponsored by The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) and co-sponsored by the UDM Jesuit Community, the Office of Mission Integration, the Latinx Student Union and the Language and Cultural Training Program.

Advance registration and 6:30 p.m. arrival time is encouraged.

For more information or any questions, please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu.

Register for CLASA dinner here.




Get your donuts now, support Delta Sigma Theta sorority in ‘Sweets for Sisterhood’ fundraiser, ends Feb. 28
   

The Delta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a “Sweets for Sisterhood” fundraiser. Contributions will aid the chapter in programming and opportunities to engage in sisterhood.

How it works:

  • Purchase Krispy Kreme donuts at $15 per dozen by placing an online order using the link below.
  • Fifty percent of each original glazed dozen you order is donated back to the sorority.
  • Visit your local Krispy Kreme to pick up your donuts.

Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen purchased. The last day to participate in the fundraiser is Feb. 28. Please contact deltapsil954@gmail.com with any questions.

Order donuts here.

A flyer for the Delta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Krispy Kreme fundraiser titled “Sweets for Sisterhood.” At the top are the sorority’s logo on the left and the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts logo on the right. A decorative band of glazed doughnuts runs across the width of the flyer. In the center, large red script text reads “Sweets for Sisterhood.” Below, text states: “Purchase a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for $15.” A red price tag graphic reads “$15.” On the bottom right side is a large QR code to scan to purchase, with the fundraiser ending on 2/28/2026. At the bottom, three notes read: “Contact: Deltapsi954@gmail.com,” “Redeemable at participating locations,” and “Order online to support our chapter.”

 




SACD Dichotomy lecture series explores ‘Who is the decolonial urban designer?’ on March 2
   

Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) 2026 Dichotomy Lecture Series will host Shreya Vadrevu, who was featured in Dichotomy 28:RED, for a lecture titled “Who is the decolonial urban designer?”

The lecture will take place on Monday March 2, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space. All are welcome to attend this free event.

This presentation explores the complexities of post-colonial perspectives within urban design. Focusing on mixed methods of photography, counter-mapping and participatory documentation of public markets, the presentation asks an important question: What is the evolution of a decolonial urban designer?

Vadrevu is an urbanist and architectural designer, who holds a Master of Urban Design from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Architecture from PES University, Bengaluru. She currently works as an architectural designer in the K-12 education space and continues to work with Dystopia, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about speciesism.

Dichotomy, a student-published journal of SACD, strives to be the critical link to the discourse on design, architecture, urbanism and community development.




EPIIC Industry-Academic Summit coming to McNichols Campus, Feb. 27
   

Detroit Mercy will host the 2026 EPIIC (Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity) Industry-Academia Summit, connecting entrepreneurs with faculty experts and resources from four emerging research universities in Michigan.

The summit will take place on Friday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Admission is free for all entrepreneurs.

The summit will feature panel discussions with technology leaders in AI, cybersecurity, biomedical innovation, robotics, electrification and mobility, along with information on grants and partnership support from the universities as well as other economic development organizations.

Detroit Mercy will be joined by the following universities:

  • Andrews University
  • Kettering University
  • Lawrence Technological University

These universities offer expertise in cutting-edge technical fields and want to connect with small businesses and start‑ups to spark collaboration and accelerate research and development.

For more information, please contact Emily Fleury at fleuryej@udmercy.edu.

Register for EPIIC Industry-Academia Summit here.




Half-day student retreat on discernment and decision making, April 10
   

An image of person wearing dark, formal clothing consistent with historical religious or academic clothing.All students are invited to attend a half-day mission retreat on Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focusing on the theme “Paths and Purpose: Discernment in Challenging Times.” This retreat will take place in the Lansing-Reilly Hall on the McNichols Campus and is designed to help students navigate important life and career decisions through reflection and guided spiritual conversation.

This FREE event for students has been organized by the Charles T. Fisher III Chair in Business Ethics & College of Business Administration. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. following the retreat.

To reserve your spot at the retreat, email Nisha Miah at miahiv@udmercy.edu. Deadline to RSVP is March 30. Please include your name, college and any food allergies.




Nominate worthy alumni for 2026 Spirit Awards until Feb. 28
   

Detroit Mercy’s Alumni Relations Office is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. This annual event during Homecoming recognizes seven alumni — one from each college and school at the University — for their significant accomplishments in both their professional careers and in their commitment to community. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.

If you know of any alumni who are making or have made extraordinary achievements in their careers, please nominate them for this prestigious recognition.

Award criteria includes:

  • Nominee should be a respected member of his/her chosen profession (active or recently retired).
  • Nominee has been recognized in their industry for exemplary professional achievements.
  • Nominee should be engaged in the community, either with Detroit Mercy or another civic/community organization.
  • Nominee has demonstrated a willingness to financially support Detroit Mercy at some level either in the past or in the future.
  • Nominee must be available to accept the award in person.
  • Nominee shall not have received any University of School/College award in the last five years.

The Spirit Awards are held annually during Homecoming weekend. You may view honorees of past awards HERE.

For more information or any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Peggy Pattison at 313-578-0327 or pattisma@udmercy.edu.

Submit nominations here.

Group of eight individuals standing in front of a blue backdrop with repeating “Detroit Mercy” logos. Each person is dressed in formal attire and holding a glass award.




Global business leader Paul Polman to speak at UDM on March 27
   

Paul PolmanDetroit Mercy’s Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME Center) will host Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and a global leader in sustainable and purpose-driven business, for a talk titled The Case for Net Positive Leadership.

This event will take place on Friday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

Polman is the co‑author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take and is ranked the No. 1 business thought leader in the world by Thinkers50. Described by the Financial Times as “a standout CEO of the past decade,” he has served as vice chair of the UN Global Compact, global commissioner of the World Resources Institute and a member of the advisory group to the World Trade Organization, among other accomplishments.

This event is FREE and open to the public with advance registration, and food will be provided.

Reserve tickets here.




UDM to host ‘Aging Well’ AI Challenge on April 10, submissions due March 30
   

A group of adults standing together with glowing digital icons, such as hearts, a brain and a home, connected by flowing lines around them.

The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge returns for its third year to UDM’s McNichols Campus, bringing together students, faculty, community organizations and professionals to tackle real-world challenges using artificial intelligence.

This year’s theme–Aging Well–focuses on how artificial intelligence can support healthy aging, resilience and quality of life across communities.

Teams will explore AI solutions that help people thrive at every stage of life, in areas such as:

  • Aging in place and independent living
  • Mental health, social connection and loneliness
  • Care coordination and caregiver support
  • Chronic disease management and wellness
  • Community access, equity and inclusion

Teams are asked to submit concepts in advance (no prototype required). Submission deadline is March 30.

Participants will work in interdisciplinary teams, receive mentorship and finalists will be selected to present their ideas in the live pitch competition on Friday, April 10, from 5-9 p.m., in Room 114 of the Chemistry Building. The evening includes prizes, food and networking with campus and community partners. Students, faculty, mentors and sponsors are invited to participate.

Sign up here.




Student Life to host inaugural Winter Arcade on Feb. 26
   

Detroit Mercy’s Student Life Office will hold its first Winter Arcade on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.

The event will feature a wide variety of games, including ski ball, crane machines, doubleshot basketball, Guitar Hero and numerous classic arcade favorites.

All students are welcome to stop by and enjoy some free food, including a nacho bar, cotton candy, soft pretzels and more.

Flyer for “Winter Arcade” at Detroit Mercy. Large colorful text announces the event on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge. The flyer advertises games including ski ball, crane machines, classic arcade games and foosball, as well as free food such as a nacho bar, soft pretzels, cotton candy and soft drinks. Decorative graphics include a star, trophy, arcade machine and game controller, along with the Detroit Mercy Student Life logo.




Cook live with Savoy Detroit chef, TENN on Feb. 25
   

For those looking for healthy, flavorful meals that won’t break the budget, Detroit Mercy alumna Melba Dearing, executive chef and co-owner of SAVOY Detroit, will hold a special live cooking demonstration on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 4:30 p.m., in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility.

In partnership with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), Chef Melba will share practical, budget-friendly cooking tips designed especially for college students. Participants will learn how to transform simple, affordable ingredients into a delicious one-pot meal while picking up real-world kitchen skills they can use every day.

This is a free demonstration, and all are welcome.

Chef Melba’s work bridges food, business and community impact. From leading Detroit’s celebrated SAVOY Detroit to supporting student-led food access initiatives through TENN, her approach to cooking is rooted in creativity, intention and equity. This demonstration shows how nutritious meals can be accessible and flavorful.

RSVP here.

A Flyer promoting a cooking demonstration titled “Cooking with Chef Melba.” The image shows a plated seafood meal with crab legs and rice. Text on the flyer reads “Feb 25th @ 4:30 PM” and “Flavorful meals with a college student budget.” Chef Melba stands with arms crossed, wearing a white chef coat with a black logo.




Black Student Union, TENN to hold Jazz Night during BHM, Feb. 25
   

Detroit Mercy’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) will host an evening of music and community at Jazz Night on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.

Enjoy great food, fun games and a live jazz band in celebration of Black History Month. All are invited to this event.

Please email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu with any questions.

Flyer for a “Jazz Night” event presented by UDM BSU and T.E.N.N. The background features a dark design with gold accents resembling stage lights and a suit jacket. Large text reads “Jazz Night.” Below it is the date “February 25th, 2026.” Additional text says: “Featuring: Food, Games, Live Band.” The event time is “5:30–7:30 pm” and the location is “Student Union, Fountain Lounge.” Logos for Detroit Mercy T.E.N.N. and BSU at bottom corners.




Theatre program receives ‘transformational’ estate gift
   

Group of actors on stageA nearly seven-figure gift from the late mother of an alumna will have a dramatic effect on the University’s Theatre Department.

“This gift means a great deal to the program,” said Andrew Papa, chair of the Theatre Department and an associate professor of Theatre. “While we hope this will lead to increased visibility of our program, the department is especially excited about the increased opportunity it will provide for our prospective students.”

Every year, the Theatre Department engages with hundreds of students at recruiting events and in workshops and at high school nights for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company productions, Papa says, but one of the biggest inhibitors for students to attend Detroit Mercy is the cost.

“This gift will allow us to support more students for many years to come, and we are immensely grateful,” Papa said.

It comes at a propitious time as Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is celebrating its first season in the University’s new Black Box Theatre, bringing live theatre back to the McNichols Campus.

The gift from the estate of Christine Leonard revives and endows a long-dormant scholarship for theatre students created in 1995 and named for her daughter, Geraldine Regal. The scholarship was set up shortly after Geraldine ’94 died when the car she was in was hit by a driver who had been drinking. She was 23.

Geraldine’s father, David Regal, was the founder of University of Detroit’s Theatre Company and was on the faculty at the University for 44 years. When she was young, he put her in small parts in The Theatre Company productions, but “as soon as she got old enough to know what she wanted to do, it was no dice.” Geraldine graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

“She knew everybody in The Theatre Company very well and was always volunteering to help, but she didn’t want to be on stage,” he said.

Christine Regal became Christine Leonard in 1993 when she married acclaimed crime novelist Elmore Leonard ’50. She was known for her cooking and her deep and varied knowledge of politics, travel, flowers, music, theatre, movies and art. She died in 2022 after a short illness.

Regal described his former wife Leonard as a “superfan” of Detroit Mercy’s theatre program. “She really dug The Theatre Company, and I think she’s shown that by the donation.”

The scholarship, which could begin disbursements as early as this fall, will be awarded to full-time students majoring or minoring in Theatre, with good academic standing with a preference for students who demonstrate financial need.

“This gift is truly transformational, and will make a difference long into the future,” Papa said.




UDM features Detroit poets Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount for reading and conversation, Feb. 24
   

Detroit Mercy’s Department of English will host a special night of poetry and conversation with poets Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., in Room 114 of the Chemistry Building.

A reception and book signing will precede the event at 5:30 p.m., where copies of Rogers’ Good Dress and Blount’s Fantasia for the Man in Blue will be available for sale. All are invited to attend this free event.

Blount, a native of Detroit, is the author of the chapbook What Are We Not For and the full-length collection of poetry Fantasia for the Man in Blue, which was a finalist for the National Book Award, the Kate Tufts Discovery Award and the Lambda Literary Award in Gay Poetry. A graduate from Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers, Blount is the recipient of many commendations, fellowships and grants including from the Desert Rat Residency, Cave Canem and Kresge Arts.

Rogers is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and lifelong Detroiter. Her work has been published widely, including the Academy of American Poets, Lit Hub and Oprah Daily. Her poetry collection Good Dress was a Michigan Notable Book for 2025 and finalist for both the NAACP Image Award and the Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Poetry. Rogers was awarded the Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award and a Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship.

This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies Program and Student Life.

Reserve tickets here.

A flyer for a poetry reading and conversation with poets Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount with image of Rogers on the left side and Blount on the right side. Their names appear at the top in pink boxes against a background of newspaper pages. A pink box in the center reads “Reading & Conversation.” The event details at the bottom state: “Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Chemistry 114.” At the bottom right corner is text noting the event is co-sponsored by Student Life, African American Studies and Detroit Mercy English, with logo.




ISO to host Lunar New Year lunch, Feb. 24
   

A red and gold flyer decorated with hanging lanterns, flowers and fireworks at the top, and a small horse illustration at the bottom. The text reads: “Please join us for a Lunar New Year Lunch. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 12-2 p.m. Fountain Lounge, Student Union.”The International Services Office (ISO) will host a Lunar New Year lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 12-2 p.m., in the Student Union Fountain Lounge.

All Detroit Mercy students, faculty and staff are invited.




Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night set for Feb. 20
   

Kick off a Titans men’s basketball game while celebrating Black History Month at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night pregame event on Friday, February 20. All are invited.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus with camaraderie and food trucks, and just before the 7 p.m. tip, attendees will join a Cass Tech High School Marching Band drumline-led march from the Student Fitness Center into Calihan Hall.

The Titans men’s basketball squad hosts the Milwaukee Panthers, with a special Black History Month celebration featuring a Divine Nine performance at halftime. This event is co‑hosted by the Black Student Union and University Athletics.

Flyer for Black Excellence Tailgate and Greek Night. Event takes place Friday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Rec Center with food trucks and a Cass Tech drum line, followed by men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall versus Milwaukee. Includes Black History Month celebration and a Divine Nine halftime performance. Blue background with basketball imagery and logos for BSU and Detroit Mercy Titans.




Explore Detroit’s civil rights landmarks in honor of BHM, Feb. 21
   

Celebrate Black History Month with a guided tour of Detroit’s historic civil rights landmarks and explore how history can shape our sense of place and identity today.

The tour will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. in the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall on the McNichols Campus. From there, the tour departs by van to each location. Transportation is provided, and we will return to campus at approximately 3 p.m.

Free light breakfast will be provided as well as sandwich-making for lunch. Please dress accordingly for the weather as some stops are outdoors.

This event is hosted by National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), Muslim Student Association (MSA) and University Ministry.

For more information or questions, please contact Gray La Fond at glafond@udmercy.edu.

Register for Civil Rights tour here.




Titan men’s lacrosse hosts Jesuit-rival Marquette, Feb. 23
   

The Detroit Mercy men’s lacrosse team, coming off a 20-8 win at Hampton, will host Marquette University on Monday, Feb. 23. The game starts at noon outdoors on Titan Field from the McNichols Campus.

Titan Athletics will provide FREE hot chocolate at the concession stand inside Calihan Hall for the game, and entry to the game is free.

A flyer for Titan Men's Lacrosse game. Flyer features Marquette University logo and Detroit Mercy Titan logo with "vs." in between the logos. Below the logos is the text: "Mon., Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. @ Titan Field." The words "Free hot chocolate" in red lettering are below that. There is a male lacrosse player dressed in Titans jersey with lacrosse gloves on, on the right third of the page.




‘We are JesuitEducated’ campaign recently released by AJCU
   

An aerial photo of a snowy McNichols Campus in 2025, with text overlaying it and reading, 'We are Jesuit Educated.'The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) recently unveiled a new microsite to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 25-31. The website is at jesuiteducated.com and features a long-form video among other features.

This microsite is a new resource that will run in parallel with a marketing campaign over a three-week period. In addition to Meta, ads will also be featured in America, both in print and online. America has long been a great Jesuit media partner to AJCU and we are excited to have a print component to this campaign (a double-page ad featuring the new map from the microsite).

Detroit Mercy is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationally, and the only in the state of Michigan. The University, Michigan’s largest independent Catholic university, is sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy.

The AJCU also released a new logo, featured above.

More from AJCU.




NAMI ‘In Our Own Voice’ presentation set for Feb. 19
   

The College of Health Professions (CHP) will host a special presentation in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro Chapter on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:45-1:55 p.m., in Room 114 of the Health Professions Facility.

Emergency medicine physician Aria Darling will share her personal lived experience with a mental health condition through the NAMI “In Our Own Voice” program.

This session offers an opportunity to learn directly from a healthcare professional who has navigated mental health challenges, helping to deepen understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and seeking treatment.

This event is supported by a Mission Micro Grant and hosted by the CHP Wellness Committee.

Flyer for a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) event titled “In Our Own Voice.” It announces a talk featuring Dr. Aria Darling discussing mental health from her lived experience. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:45 to 1:55 p.m. in CHM 114. Logos for NAMI and the University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions appear at the bottom, along with a note that the event is supported by a Mission Micro Grant and the CHP Wellness Committee.




Poet Ross Gay featured Feb. 19 for virtual Triptych author series
   

Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes poet Ross Gay, who will read his work for the 2026 Triptych series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych events are free and open to the community.

Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Gay has released three collections of essays — The Book of Delights (a New York Times bestseller), Inciting Joy and The Book of (More) Delights.

Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Check out this Between the Pages profile of our January Triptych event with poet Cate Marvin.

Save the dates:
  • Next Triptych 2026 series (via Zoom) featuring Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris, Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Triptych+1: Student Reading: Live and in-person at Book Suey Bookstore Cooperative in Hamtramck, Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Register here!

 




Student appreciation day at Spirit Store, Feb. 19
   

Detroit Mercy’s Spirit Store is hosting a student appreciation event on Thursday, Feb. 19, with students receiving 20% off clothing and gifts.

Students are invited to visit the Spirit Store in the Lower Level of Student Union on the McNichols Campus. Please visit the store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 for more details.

A graphic for Student Appreciation Day at the Spirit Store on Feb. 19. The store is offering 20% off clothing and gifts. Design features gold and beige tones with ‘Appreciation Event’ and ‘Join Us’ banners.




Seniors: Get ready for Commencement at Grad Fair, Feb. 19
   

Class of 2026, Commencement is just over three months away with the McNichols Campus ceremonies taking place on Saturday, May 9 at Calihan Hall.

Please take some time and visit with some of the campus departments that will be available to you as you move towards graduation at this year’s Grad Fair, set for Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Student Union Lower Level from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No RSVP is required, just stop by anytime and gear up for the 2026 Commencement.

Among the featured tables in attendance on Feb. 19:

  • Herff-Jones — The University’s vendor for academic regalia will be available for students to order caps, gowns and tassels, as well as class rings, announcements and diploma frames.
  • Grad Images — Detroit Mercy’s Commencement photographer will be at the event to photograph seniors in a cap and gown (which will be provided) or take a professional headshot for future career endeavors! Dress attire is business or casual, your choice.
  • Alumni Relations, Senior Class Gift tables — The Alumni Relations Department will be featuring a spin-and-win wheel for seniors to take home some alumni-branded prizes, such as wine glasses, license plate holders, travel mugs, business card holders, notepads, playing cards and more. Seniors who sign up in advance or in-person for the alumni website, Forever Titans, will also be entered to win a special Detroit Mercy diploma frame in addition to getting some on-the-spot prizes.
  • #DetroitMercy2026 Photographer — There will also be a photographer with a fun photo station to make it easy for grads to share accomplishments on social media. These photos will be displayed in Calihan Hall prior to the ceremony for family and friends to view and will be joined by any photos sent to #DetroitMercy2026 between now and the week leading up to Commencement.

Representatives from the following departments will also be available to answer questions and provide information to candidates for graduation:

  • Center for Career and Professional Development
  • Office of the Registrar
  • Student Life Office
  • University Ministry
  • University Recreation

Swing by the Lower Level in the Student Union for much more.

More on 2026 Commencement.

Three photographs of students at Commencement 2025




Student input needed for expanding IPE opportunities
   

Detroit Mercy’s Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program brings students from across campus together to learn with, from and about one another to better prepare for collaborative, real-world problem solving. The program offers courses, simulations, community partnerships and emerging international experiences. These offerings strengthen teamwork, communication, ethics, leadership and innovation across disciplines such as nursing, health sciences, architecture and dentistry.

We are expanding IPE opportunities across campus and want to ensure future programs reflect student interests, needs and goals.

Complete our brief survey here.




Winter career and co-op fair for all students set for Feb. 19
   

The Center for Career & Professional Development will hold the 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, February 19, from 2-5 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend.

The fair will be held in the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.

Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet and share their resumes with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

Students will have the opportunity to take free professional headshots and be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card for attending.

For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu.

Current students may pre-register and view list of participating organizations through their Handshake accounts.

Pre-register now through Handshake.

Collage of three images of students and recruiters at career fair



 

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