RecFest returns Aug. 26 with games, food, fun and more
Explore the diverse recreational opportunities offered by University Recreation at the second annual RecFest, held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 inside of the Student Fitness Center.
Men’s soccer to host home opener Sunday afternoon
Titan men’s soccer will host Mercyhurst University at their home opener during move-in weekend at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. The first 100 students in attendance receive free food.
Titan women’s soccer ‘Deck Out Your Dorm’ game set for Aug. 28
Cheer on the Titans women’s soccer team as they take on Bowling Green on Thursday, Aug. 28 in a 7 p.m. kickoff from Titan Field and receive a free Titan Territory pennant for your dorm room.
Learn about Detroit Mercy Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 28
Enjoy free food and fun games while learning about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts during the Theatre Welcome Party.
McAuley School of Nursing BSN pre-licensure program from the Aquinas Campus celebrated every member of the 2025 graduating class (23 students) passing the National Council …
Five to be honored with Business Leadership Awards, Oct. 19
Five College of Business Administration (CBA) alumni will be honored at the annual Business Leadership Awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 19, for outstanding leadership and service in their careers.
Auditions for Theatre Company fall season productions to be held Sept. 2
Auditions for the fall theatre season are coming up next month. Auditions for both Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and the Homecoming Improv Show will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2 with callbacks immediately following auditions.
African American Studies Program reception & lecture set for Oct. 8
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program will honor Amy Brandt ’01, this year’s distinguished alumna, at a reception and Karen and Thomas Waters Keynote Lecture on Oct. 8.
UDM Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6
The free event open to all is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. UDM’s part in the event will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors and much more.
University Recreation fall program registration now open
Sports leagues, tournaments and fitness programs are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.
New leadership academy launching at UDM; Sign-up now
The Office of the Provost announced the inaugural UDM Leadership Academy, a new professional development series for staff, administrators and department chairs at the University.
Celebrate Spirit! launches new school year, Sept. 11
The official welcoming event to the new school year for the University community, Celebrate Spirit!, is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m. with free lunch and reception to follow at 1 p.m.
Fall semester payment plans open; deadline is Sept. 15
Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their fall term tuition, but must do so by Sept. 15.
Group fitness instructors needed
The Student Fitness Center is looking for energetic individuals to lead group classes or host one-time events.
Accompany new Titans on half-day service, Aug. 20-21
Detroit Mercy’s Institute for Leadership and Service invites all UDM faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of their orientation program (PTV).
President’s Convocation slated for Aug. 19 on McNichols Campus
Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all campuses are invited to attend the annual President’s Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 19 in the Student Fitness Center to officially open the 2025-26 academic year.
Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg is one of a select group of women chosen nationwide to participate in the inaugural cohort of PROCLAIM, a two-year …
Call for faculty book orders for Fall 2025
Fall 2025 book adoptions are now past due. Learn more on how to submit book selections for the semester.
TENN garden party for community set for Aug. 5
All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating the community and bustling garden with an afternoon of food, fun and harvesting on Tuesday, August 5.
New Raftr app coming this fall for students
Raftr app launches this fall for students. It will be an all-in-one place for campus events and updates, chat groups and connections and much more.
New University app launching this fall for staff and students
Raftr app launches this fall for students and staff. It will be a central hub for campus events and announcements, customizable channels and groups for departments and programs and much more!
UDM to host all-sports fundraising dinner, Sept. 2
The inaugural “An Evening with the Titans of Detroit” event will feature live music, fine dining, beverages and auction items at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit. Several special guests in attendance will include Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Izzo, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman, Titan legend John Long and NBA champion Steve Smith.
University sponsors ‘Magic of Motown’ at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats
University of Detroit Mercy is presenting a live production of iconic Motown music at the annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats, set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1.
Video on DIA installation from MarCom communications fellows
As part of the ongoing rebranding work for UDM, MarCom communications fellows Alize Tripp and Jennifer Raptoplous, with the help of Let’s Roll’s Brian Rolling, produced a great piece of video content about the Detroit Institute of Art’s installation on the McNichols Campus.
Titan golf outing set for Aug. 8 at Links of Novi
The Department of Athletics is hosting its annual Titan Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 8 at Links of Novi. All fans, alumni, supporters, students, staff and faculty are welcome to partake in a day of fun on the course.
Input needed on future development of Livernois & McNichols corridors
As Live6 gears up its Main Street efforts, they have partnered with Main Street America to gather your input via an online survey about the Livernois and McNichols corridors. Please take about 10 minutes to complete this survey.
Pickleball for faculty, staff returns Thursdays at Student Fitness Center
The indoor sessions from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays are for everyone from seasoned players to those curious and wanting to try something new. It’s a great way to unwind, connect and have fun with the Detroit Mercy community.
Student Spotlight: El Paso border trip reflection
Qamar Elia ’26 reflects on her experience at the border on a University Ministry immersion trip to El Paso in 2024.
International pre-college summit starts July 7 at Detroit Mercy
Spaces are still available for Global Leadership, Local Impact, a weeklong leadership event that will bring students from around the world to UDM’s McNichols Campus. The summit runs July 7-14 and is a collaboration between the University’s College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and Detroit-based Young People Global Edge.
TENN garden party for community set for July 1 close to McNichols Campus
All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating the community and garden with an afternoon of food and harvesting on Tuesday, July 1.
Making a Wheel Difference
Through an outreach ministry in Tampa, Fla., several Detroit Mercy alumni have come together to assist community members with transportation in the form of refurbished bicycles.
Discounted student tickets available at Rocket Classic, June 26-29
Current students will receive special pricing with 31.3% off Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday grounds tickets purchased using their valid udmercy.edu email address at checkout.
Student Spotlight: Tennessee immersion trip reflection
Kamilla Kesto, ’23, ’25, wrote a powerful theological reflection on her recent spring break trip with University Ministry in Joppa Mountain, Tenn.
New edition of Spiritus magazine now available
The full 2025 spring edition of Detroit Mercy’s Spiritus magazine is now available for viewing online!
Help support TENN, eat at Detroit Taco Company Monday, June 23
Grab some tacos and help support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network on Monday, June 23. Visit Detroit Taco Company at either the Troy or …
Photos: Spotlight on Excellence Celebration
Thank you to all who attended this year’s annual Spotlight on Excellence Celebration on May 13 to recognize the outstanding achievements of Detroit Mercy’s staff, faculty and administrators. A link to photos from the event is available for all.
Volunteers needed for TENN summer deliveries
TENN deliveries will continue throughout the summer, and volunteers are needed to help make sure our neighbors receive fresh produce. Please consider signing up for Wednesday and/or Friday deliveries.
CES named University Partner of the Year by Engineering Society of Detroit
The College of Engineering & Science has been named the University Partner of the Year for 2025 by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD).
Holly tree planted in Ireland as tribute to Sr. Judy Mouch
A holly tree was planted as a heartfelt tribute to Sr. Judy Mouch during the MSON’s fourth excursion to Dublin and Cork to visit locations foundational to the Sisters of Mercy.
Livernois-West McNichols named Michigan Main Street, bringing support for Live6 Alliance
By joining the Michigan Main Street program, Live6 Alliance will receive five years of hands-on expert support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Roy McCalister’s mental health seminar set for June 14
Join us to learn strategies and practical tips to boost your mental well-being at Roy McCalister’s Mental Health Seminar set for Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. in the Student Ballroom.
Three videos produced and directed by Associate Professor of Communications Jason Roche were named winners in the 46th annual Telly Awards, which honor excellence in …
Uncle of newly-elected Pope was longtime University professor
Pope Leo XIV’s uncle, John Centi Prevost, was a longtime modern and foreign languages professor at the University of Detroit. He specialized in French and finished his teaching career at the University (1975-85).
UDM summer reading program returns for 2025
Is your child ready for next year’s reading challenges? Detroit Mercy has partnered with the Institute of Reading Development and is offering summer reading programs to ensure students in every grade master the exact skills needed for success in their upcoming school year. UDM employees will receive a $99 discount when enrolling their child!
UDM’s Marketing & Communications Department pilots new communications fellowship
The charter fellows, Alizé Tripp and Jenny Raptoplous, were selected in late April and will focus their work on capturing and sharing stories of community engagement in Detroit and abroad.
UDM to welcome first cohort for accelerated 7-year Doctor of Optometry program
With its first student cohort entering the program this fall, Detroit Mercy is stepping up to meet the pressing demand for optometrists, one driven by an aging population requiring more vision care, rising awareness of eye health and a growing number of retiring professionals.
McAuley School of Nursing Associate Professor Renee Courtney was selected to attend the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) training program for prospective on-site evaluators …
Writing Center Director and Adjunct Instructor Erin Bell presented an essay, titled “‘I don’t want to grow up—if it’s like that’: Re-Reading Carson McCullers’ story …
University Ministry launches blog highlighting student reflections on service immersion
Read the new blog recently launched by University Ministry where students reflect on service immersion experiences, which are a key part of the transformative Mercy and Jesuit education at UDM. In the first blog, Tevon Conrad reflects on his spring break trip to Montgomery, Ala., a historic hub for both slavery and the Civil Rights Movement.
Download photos: 2025 Commencement
Photos from University of Detroit Mercy’s Commencement ceremonies are still rolling in. Many of the 1,100 graduates that participated in the ceremonies were captured by our photographers in attendance.