We’ve heard what our alumni have to say, and are proud to offer a new free webinar platform to help alumni get the most out of their careers. An important first step in fulfilling the requests of our alumni is supporting your career successes. We recognize the enormous potential among …
The Campaign for Detroit Mercy has made considerable progress toward the $100 million fundraising goal by 2019 and students are seeing the results in expanded programming, new learning spaces and enhanced opportunities in the classroom. “We have seen strong momentum since we began the public phase of our campaign in …
The voice of the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, Cliff Russell has passed away at the age of 61. “The department of athletics is devastated by the news of Cliff’s passing,” said Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels. “He was a prominent media fixture in the Detroit area …
It’s official! University of Detroit Mercy defeated Oakland University in the 2018 Donor Challenge. The final tally: Detroit Mercy 697 donors, Oakland 683. Detroit Mercy was officially announced as the winner during the Titans vs. OU Men’s Basketball Game, Feb. 9, at Oakland University. Oakland’s Grizz the Bear wore our …
Once again, we have taken on Oakland University for the Detroit Mercy vs. OU Donor Challenge, which starts today and runs through Friday. The winner will be the school with gifts from the most donors and will be announced during the Detroit Mercy/Oakland University men’s basketball game on Feb. 9. …
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a number of free events and engagements that are open to the public. All events take place on the McNichols campus. Speaking Engagement: Professor Tiya Miles—Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Miles will discuss and sign her …
As part of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of Black History Month, Ibram X. Kendi, author of the 2016 National Book Award-winning Stamped From The Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, will speak at University of Detroit Mercy at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the Student Center Ball Room on …
This month marks the 100th birthday of Detroit Mercy’s student-run newspaper The Varsity News. The first issue, with the headline “Varsity News Begins Career” was published Jan. 30, 1918, and called itself a “fortnightly chronicle” and was financed by donations from 24 young male University of Detroit students. Because these …
NOW WITH IMPROVED LINK! University of Detroit Mercy is featured prominently in Jan. 1 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education about its growth, and its efforts to raise the University’s profile. “How to Market a College in a Troubled Locale” by reporter Lee Gardner discusses the University’s work to …
A generous grant from the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Ministry will help fund services to students who are the first generation in their family to attend university. The $28,200 grant is the second from the Sisters of Mercy in two years and is earmarked for the University’s FirstGen Network …
