Every year the Michigan Chronicle newspaper recognizes local African-American men who “break the mold and effect change in their professions and community,” and this year’s list includes two University of Detroit Mercy graduates. Daniel A. Baxter ’01, is the director of elections for Detroit and is responsible for the administration …
Professor of Philosophy Gail M. Presbey ’81 joined a group of Sisters of Mercy as part of a human rights delegation to Honduras in support of the work of Ismael Moreno Coto, S.J., a Honduran priest known as Padre Melo. He is working to bring attention to human rights abuses …
Earlier this month, Detroiters rejoiced at the news that Ford Motor Co. had purchased and would renovate the Michigan Central Station, long a symbol of the decay and neglect of the city of Detroit. On Sunday, July 1, the legendary train station is a centerpiece in “Detroit: Comeback City,” a …
It is a special week for our alumni, as we are offering FREE access to a track of live webinars designed to help you along your career journey. Webinars will be featured every hour, from 11 a.m. – 7p.m. this Tuesday through Friday. Visit https://gradcareerfestival.securechkout.com/ and sign-up for access. Make sure to …
University of Detroit Mercy welcomed more than 1,500 graduates to the rank of Detroit Mercy alumni at commencement ceremonies held May 11 and 12 and three notable alumni addressed the newly minted Titans. The weekend festivities began with the School of Dentistry commencement the morning of May 11 at Calihan …
Recent charitable grants totaling more than $473,000 will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The grants are: $80,000 from the Sutaruk Foundation to fund the Alex Sutaruk Scholarship program for Engineering students, which honors the legacy of Alex Sutaruk ’51. In 2017, 14 Engineering students …
Spiritus, the alumni publication for University of Detroit Mercy, is headed your way. The spring edition of the twice-yearly publication will be in your mailboxes soon, This edition includes lots of great stuff, including an exciting update on our $100-million Campaign for University of Detroit Mercy. We also talk to …
On Friday, April 27, Detroit Mercy honored seven alumni during the annual Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. More than 280 people attended the awards gala and dinner celebration, which took place in the Ballroom of the Student Union on the McNichols campus. Each year, the University honors one alumnus from each …
Detroit Mercy will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on May 11 and 12. School of Dentistry Commencement, 9:30 a.m. May 11 in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus Commencement Speaker: Judge William J. Giovan William J. Giovan will serve as the commencement speaker for the School of Dentistry. He is …
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors seven alumni — one from each of the colleges and schools at the University — with a Spirit of Detroit Mercy award. These honorees are alumni who have marked themselves with distinction in their career and in their personal life. They will be …
