This year, Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration will begin offering business majors an academic concentration in real estate designed for those seeking entry into the commercial real estate industry, property development, property management, real estate investing and related careers.
Students, alumni, employees and their friends are all invited to join the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 26-27 at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Meet local health and wellness vendors, grab a healthy snack and explore resources to support your well-being at the 2025 Wellness Expo set for Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 12-2 p.m. inside the Student Union Ballroom.
Stop by the lower level of the Student Union on Thursday, Oct. 16, and get your flu and/or COVID shot (and many more). This event is sponsored by the Wellness Center and CVS.
UDM offers the McNichols Puritan Lodge Community Council (MPLCC) Scholarship to high school students living within the MPLCC area—boundaries of West McNichols, the Lodge Freeway, Livernois, and Log Cabin/Idaho Streets. The scholarship covers full-time undergraduate tuition for up to four years.
Michigan’s new Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd will read her poetry in UDM’s brand new Black Box Theatre during UDM Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
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Make a positive impact in our Detroit Mercy community and become a moderator or advisor for a student group at the University.
The Writing Center is offering online professional development sessions on Sept. 25 and Oct. 1 to help students at all levels improve how they review, analyze and incorporate source material into college essays.
Master citation management with EndNote at the McNichols Campus Library’s workshops this fall designed to equip you with the tools to save time and stay organized.
Learn the basics of pickleball and join a friendly competition during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Open to all skill levels.
Assist the men’s soccer program with raising funds for The Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation at their match against Green Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20, as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Founder’s Week celebrates both Catherine McAuley and St. Ignatius of Loyola with a number of special events beginning Friday, Sept. 19, and running through Sunday, Sept. 28.
Thank A Donor Day takes place Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union. Take part in activities to help you learn how alumni and friends of Detroit Mercy enrich all aspects of the University, receive a free lunch and earn prizes!
Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will hold in-person and virtual info sessions on Sept. 24, 26 and Oct. 2 for their joint spring break trip to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico, in March 2026.
Representatives from the Registrar’s Office will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Union to assist with transfer credit questions.
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Some 2,000 supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are expected to participate in a 5K walk on UDM’s campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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, Sept. 16.
Explore reflection as a key element for successful community-engaged learning pedagogy at a workshop designed to examine how AI can enhance the approach to assessing reflection on Sept. 18.
To recognize Wrongful Conviction Day, Detroit Mercy School of Law Conviction Integrity Clinic will hold a discussion on Oct. 8 on wrongful convictions entitled “Unraveling Injustice: Insights from the Courtroom and the Wrongfully Convicted.”
Dean Nicholas Schroeck of Detroit Mercy Law was interviewed Sept. 10 by WXYZ/Channel 7 about the new online J.D. program launched this past week. Check …
Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Jocelyn Boryczka was recently interviewed on MEA-TV & Radio, a media outlet that reaches all …
These half-day retreats are designed to create space for reflection, dialogue, and connection to the University of Detroit Mercy’s mission in ways that enrich both professional and personal life.
Connect with UDM’s neighbors at the annual Martin Park Walk on Saturday, Sept. 13 at noon. Walk begins at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church pavilion.
Detroit Mercy students are called to address a real-world problem involving a business by participating in the CBA’s PRIME Center’s Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Challenge. Submissions are due Dec. 1.
Associate Library Professor Jennifer Bowen has been named the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association’s Librarian of the Year for 2025. This career award is given …
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will launch a fully online juris doctor degree in fall 2026, thanks to a $2.22-million gift from Jonathan D. Rose. The Online J.D. Program (OJD) will be the first in Michigan and just the 21st in the nation, impacting the lives of many students to come.
[sic] offers $100 prizes for the best visual, poetry and fiction/prose submissions and is open to all Detroit Mercy undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 10.
Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their fall term tuition, but must do so by Sept. 15.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine presented a paper on “The Robert Cromwell Rescue” at the 8th annual Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage gathering …
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.
The fall semester’s first installment of the Creative Writing Collective will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. inside the Briggs Building. All are welcome who have an interest in creative writing.
All faculty and staff are invited to join Titans on the Move: Walking Group — a new monthly wellness walk designed to help build community across campus. First group walk takes place Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Discover the inspiring story of a courageous and caring Sister of Mercy who supports immigrant families at Founders Spirit week on Sept. 22. Sr. JoAnn Persch will share her journey in caring for immigrant families in need within her Chicago community and discuss the issue of immigration from the perspective of the Mercy social concerns.
Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired Detroit police chief and former deputy mayor of the City of Detroit, received the …
Join the fight against hunger in Detroit this September and help TENN build a more food-sovereign Detroit through student-led produce deliveries, urban gardening, composting and food waste education.
Detroit Mercy’s annual student organization fair, Titan Fest, is set for Friday, Sept. 5 from 3-5 p.m.
Volunteer positions are available at Tappy Guides, where students can assist older adults and those with disabilities with navigating publics spaces safely and confidently.
Join the after-dark bike tour to points of interest in the city of Detroit on Sept. 5. Ride begins at 8 p.m. sharp with check-in at 7 p.m. from the McNichols Campus. Free for students!
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.
SDM2 Project Education is offering a volunteer tutoring program that might be the perfect fit for you!
Looking for volunteer hours this fall? Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network has two regular delivery shifts for you!
As we start the fall term, consider capturing those special moments for your submission to the Detroit Mercy 2025 photography contest! Submission deadline is Nov. 2.
Student editors are needed for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production at the beginning of the fall 2025 semester.
Headshot photographs taken by MarCom’s photographer at President’s Convocation are now available for the University community to download. You may use them on your person page, so submit any additional updates through MarCom’s web request form.
Volunteers needed to help TENN get the new greenhouse space in the Ford Life Sciences building ready for the season.
The indoor sessions from 5:15-6:15 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.
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 113th annual Red Mass at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23, inside of Ss. Peter & Paul Church at the Riverfront Campus.
Join CHASS for a Welcome Bash on Thursday, Sept. 4, and participate in an afternoon of fun, food and festivities to kick off the new academic year.
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