The first-ever Night with the Titans brought together more than 250 supporters of University Detroit Mercy and raised more than $110,000 for the University’s athletics programs. The Sept. 2 event, held at the downtown Cambria Hotel, owned by Detroit Mercy alumnus and Board of Trustee member Christopher Kouza ’02, featured …
For more than 40 years and in many ways, Mike Whitty ’64 and his wife Gail ’85 have supported University of Detroit Mercy. “I don’t even know when we started,” Mike said. “We just always felt it was the right thing to do.” Their gifts over the years have helped …
University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000 grant to assist mobility companies in Michigan with their internship programs. Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the …
For more than 20 years, Michelle Murphy ’98 held onto a regret from college: the time she let fear win. It was her senior year at University of Detroit Mercy and, at that time, students in the Theatre program were required to perform a solo show in order to graduate. …
University of Detroit Mercy has named the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Detroit Mercy alumni awards. “These seven alumni are exactly the kind of people Detroit Mercy strives to create,” said University President Donald B. Taylor, who chose the honorees. “They have made a difference in their field and …
An estate gift from an alumna who had a long career in education will help ensure future students can have the benefits of a life-changing Detroit Mercy education. A Catholic college education was always in the cards for Karen Knoth ’65, who attended Gesu School and Immaculata High School before …
Silver is a precious, shiny, white metal used as currency, in solar panels, tableware, jewelry and more. But at Detroit Mercy, silver is found in the women’s soccer net with goalkeeper Marisa Silver. Nothing has been shiny for the graduate senior since she arrived at UDM, but she has stuck …
In early 2023, Detroit Mercy was informed by the lawyer for the estate of Bernard Lucci ’64 that the University was the recipient of a bequest from their client’s will. “We knew that the gift was coming,” said Barbara Milbauer ’66, of the Office of Planned Giving. “What we didn’t …
Kara Wolfbauer ’23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at University of Detroit Mercy. It didn’t go unnoticed. Wolfbauer, who gained valuable experience as a host in Calihan Hall and at the USPBL baseball league in Utica, is now showcasing her voice, talent and enthusiasm in some …
Eva Nyutu has spent her entire career teaching college students. But making science fun and engaging for children in Detroit became her focus this past summer. Nyutu, an assistant professor of Biology at University of Detroit Mercy, introduced scientific concepts to children by growing plants over the course of several weeks. …
