Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! The University has updated hours of operation across all of its campuses during the holiday season.
Fall 2024 Spiritus magazine now available online
Check out the newest edition of Spiritus, the magazine of Detroit Mercy, online now!
Team of students now performing standard operator services for Detroit Mercy
A small team of students are performing operator services for incoming calls to the University to help route calls to the correct department. They are called the O Team.
Intersectional Immersion Day offers service experience for students, Jan. 20
Join us for a day of service, education, and reflection on issues of gender, race, immigration, employment and housing. All students of faith or non-faith are welcome!
Professor and Department Co-chair of History Roy Finkenbine and co-author Carol E. Mull published the article “The Underground Railroad in Michigan Territory: Reverend Alfred Brunson’s …
URec introduces new event for 2025: New Year’s Rec-Solutions, Jan. 7
University Recreation can’t wait to see all Titans at a new event geared at starting the new year off with a bang! Join us on Jan. 7 for some fun and fitness in the Student Fitness Center. Stay tuned for more details!
UDM rebranding: Read what students think about Detroit Mercy
Understand the values, mindsets and decision-making processes of Gen Z students and their families in MarCom’s three-phase research process regarding rebranding efforts.
Civil rights spring break service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Montgomery, Ala., takes place during spring break, March 1-8, 2025. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in current-day civil rights issues around racism and voting access as well tour historical sites.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast wants your feedback
Fill out the survey with your feedback on the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!
Professor and Director of Graduate Architecture Claudia Bernasconi was invited to give a guest lecture for the 2024 Lecture Series of the Florida Institute for …
Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program offers significant scholarship support for new students
University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) Program announces the availability of scholarships of up to $12,500 for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.
New feature in A Year in Radical Hospitality: A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration
Read ‘A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration,’ the latest feature in the series A Year in Radical Hospitality, where Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes describes the enriching experience of welcoming two international students from India into her Detroit home for Thanksgiving dinner and reminds us of the importance of intercultural exchange.
Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Joppa Mountain, Tennessee, takes place during spring break, March 1-7, 2025. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in hands-on service in the community around Joppa Mountain, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement.
UDM Night at Detroit Pistons game set for Dec. 19
Attend UDM Night at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the Utah Jazz and get a free co-branded hoodie (included with the cost of the ticket)!
Tuition insurance being offered, beginning Winter 2025
Tuition insurance will be offered for Detroit Mercy students through GradGuard beginning during the Winter 2025 semester.
Helping charities for the holidays with UDM
Please consider donating to one of the several giving opportunities offered by the UDM community during this holiday season. This is your chance to get involved and support a great cause!
Last call to register for 2025 India trip with UDM
There’s still a few spots for faculty, students and others interested in traveling to India with Detroit Mercy in May of 2025. The final deadline to register for this wonderful immersion experience is Dec. 15.
A heartfelt thank you from TENN
TENN thanks all who have contributed to making their work possible during this giving season and is always grateful for your support!
UDM Rebranding — Get ready!
The UDM community is invited to review information about the rebranding work currently taking place and consider participating in stakeholder strategy sessions that will take place the first half of 2025.
Join Detroit Mercy’s fourth cohort for search advocate training, Dec. 17 and 19
Detroit Mercy is offering training for a fourth search advocate cohort, where you’ll learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process for UDM. The training runs Dec. 17 and 19.
Diane Praet was recently awarded the status of Registrar Emeritus at the University in November. This honorary title is awarded to Praet as she retired …
Extended McNichols Campus Library hours during finals week
If you’re looking for a space to study during finals week, the McNichols Campus Library has got you covered with extended hours.
Extended bookstore hours set for Dec. 7-14
The McNichols Campus Bookstore, located in the lower level of the Student Union, will have extended hours during the last week of the fall semester.
Donate leftover meal swipes to help community
Students, please help to ensure that members of the Detroit Mercy community get to enjoy a free meal on campus by donating your unused swipes this semester.
Support TENN SeedMoney fundraiser through Dec. 15
Support the TENN Garden by donating to its SeeDMoney campaign to help raise money for tools, soil and transplants. The TENN garden delivers fresh produce to our Detroit Mercy neighbors.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Dec. 6
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Dec. 6. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
An excerpt from Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gary J. Erwin‘s novel-in-progress, Cut River Redemption, published by Trace Fossils Review in early 2024 …
Department Chair and Professor of Psychology Kristen Abraham was interviewed for an American Psychological Association (APA) Editor Spotlight, which features newly-appointed editors of APA Journals. …
Study Retreat for all students is back on Dec. 8
Students, take this chance to get off campus and study in a quiet and relaxing space with built-in optional study breaks that provide self-care and spiritual care. Transportation to and from the retreat is provided as well as food.
Announcing 2024-25 Mission Micro Grant Awards
The Mission Micro-Grant Evaluation Committee and Office for Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2024-25 Mission Micro-Grant Awards.
Earn scholarship dollars at M-C3 student business pitch competition
Do you have a great idea that can make a difference in your community? Submit your innovative project idea to the Michigan Campus Community Challenge, a student entrepreneurial scholarship pitch competition that integrates real-world, project-based learning into the campus experience.
Detroit Mercy Law unveils Jesuit and Mercy founder portraits
Detroit Mercy School of Law unveiled portraits of the Jesuit and Mercy religious founders — St. Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Society of Jesus) and Venerable Catherine McAuley (founder of the Sisters of Mercy) — on Nov. 7.
Detroit Mercy’s Day of Giving is Tuesday, Dec. 3
This 24-hour fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Titans around the world—alumni, community members, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students—to join together and show support for University of Detroit Mercy.
Dead week comes alive for students, Dec. 2-9
Join us for some late night munchies in the TDR, catch a basketball game and cheer for your team at Calihan or even come create your own candy or trail mix. Whatever you need to de-stress, we’ve got you covered!
Leadership Slam with Angelo Vitale set for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Join our student panel discussion for an engaging and interactive conversation to learn how to stand out and lead with confidence in any industry.
Holiday gift volunteer shift opportunity offered on Dec. 5
Make gifts for our neighbors and supporters while earning service hours. Join TENN on Dec. 5 for some fun and creativity while embracing the holiday spirit!
Buddy’s fundraiser to support TENN returns on Dec. 5
Grab some Buddy’s to support Titan Equity Nourish Network. Join us and support the cause!
Industrial/Organizational Psychology open house set for Dec. 3
Join this roundtable discussion where you’ll explore the dynamic world of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Learn about Detroit Mercy Alum Angelo Vitale’s and other alumni careers during this engaging and interactive discussion.
Light up the Mall on Dec. 4
Come embrace the spirit of the season at the Light up the Mall on Dec. 4, hosted by the President’s Office and University Ministry followed by hot chocolate and cookies in the Zalke Lounge.
Holiday Pop-up Shop coming to McNichols Campus Library, Dec. 4-6
Shop for handmade items, treats, cards and all sorts of curious and unique items, all while supporting a good cause. The Christmas Pop-up Shop will be held in the lobby of the McNichols Campus Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
New Feature in “A Year in Radical Hospitality”
Radical Hospitality is the intentional welcoming of those we know and those we don’t yet know into a community of belonging. Read about how “A Night of Food and Community” epitomized radical hospitality by inviting members of the University community to campus for connection, collaboration and to enjoy some good food catered by volunteer Chef Bob!
Volunteers needed for De-Stress Fest on Dec. 5
Faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer for De-Stress Fest on Dec. 5. Consider taking this opportunity to have some fun with students outside the classroom and de-stress as we all prepare for the end of the semester and the holiday season!
The launching of the new School of Optometry was featured Monday morning on WJR Radio. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski discussed …
UDM ethics bowl team places seventh in regional competition
Five Titans — Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Kaleb Smith, D.K. Mohammad and Juan Willis — comprised the UDM Ethics Bowl team that placed seventh out of 20 squads at a regional ethics bowl competition in Chicago.
Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering Nihad Dukhan was an invited plenary speaker at the International Conference on Heat and Mass Transfer inside Porous Media: …
Happy Thanksgiving from UDM!
University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, Nov. 27, and open for regular business on Monday, Dec. 2.
UDM receives accreditation approval to launch new School of Optometry
This new school will be located in Novi, Mich., and is the 25th School of Optometry in the United States and the second in Michigan. The first class will begin in the fall of 2025 and prospective students can submit applications starting in December.
Director of the Writing Center Erin Bell recently published an essay, titled “‘Us weirdos have to stick together’: Wild magic, queer time and queer spaces …
Skate under the stars with URec downtown, Dec. 2
Catch some of that contagious seasonal spirit and join us for skating under the stars at downtown Detroit’s winter wonderland in stunning Campus Martius Park.
Undocu Network Summit student applications due Nov. 24
Students are invited to apply for the 2025 Undocu Network Summit, which takes place Jan, 17-20. This summit is intended for students and recent alumni of Catholic colleges and universities who are undocumented, DACAmented or come from mixed-status families. Most of the cost of this important event will be covered for students!