Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris in the third of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2026 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, April 8, featuring Ruben L.F. Habito.
Join us in person or virtually at the upcoming graduate admissions workshops on March 19 and 31 and April 14 and learn how to make your graduate applications stand out!
The third-seeded Titans will face second-seeded Robert Morris in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship Semifinals on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 p.m. in Indianapolis.
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents five actors, three short plays and one night of a special TheatreLab reading on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre. This event is free and open to all.
Join the campus community on March 20 for the annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception, honoring this year’s award recipient, Samerah Saad, associate director of Residence Life. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.
For those interested in advancing expertise in addiction studies, bring your questions to Detroit Mercy’s upcoming virtual information session, March 25, to explore the Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program.
This year’s Michigan Author Award winner Jim Daniels will visit the McNichols Campus on March 17 for a reading and conversation about his work, including his newest collection, ‘Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems.’
UDM senior Biology major Mariana Gonzalez Palacios is the recipient of the 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award and will present her research on how multiple mutations affect fruit fly traits at the Annual Drosophila Research Conference this March.
All UDM students, staff and faculty from all disciplines across all campuses are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents at this year’s CSACE symposium. The deadline to register as a presenter is March 9.
Distinguished speaker Thomas Nail will speak at a pair of Philosophy Department-hosted events on March 18 and 19.
Faculty are invited to a two-part workshop hosted by the Office of Mission Integration that explores an important question: What brings joy to the act of teaching? The two-part workshop will take place on March 25 and 31.
Help make UDM a healthier, more supportive community by completing the 2026 Healthy Minds Survey. Check your email for an invitation to participate, and please complete the survey by Monday, March 9.
March Madness is here! After downing Oakland in its regular-season finale Saturday, the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team hosts a first-round Horizon League playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday inside of Calihan Hall. The third-seeded Titans host No. 8 Milwaukee.
Take a few moments each day to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. Join University Ministry to pray the Novena of Grace, March 4 through 12, at 4 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel. Students are encouraged to continue the prayer independently over spring break.
Celebrate literacy and help expand access to children’s books during National Reading Month through a series of events at Batch Brewing Co. on Thursdays in March.
The Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prize! Eliza Makhdoom earned first place for her poem, “Backrooms.”
The Detroit Mercy student organization “She’s the First” recently concluded a product drive benefiting I Support the Girls Detroit, collecting 4,346 essential items for the community, and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and support that made the drive a success.
The final gathering of the Creative Writing Collective this semester will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 205. Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation. All are invited to attend.
Nominations are now open for the Student Leadership and Service Awards and Greek Life Leadership and Service Awards and will be accepted until Thursday, March 26!
The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will be the featured speaker in the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing’s fourth annual Speaker Series on April 7.
Attend UDM Night on March 25 at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the Atlanta Hawks and get a free co-branded Pistons and UDM sweater, included with the cost of the ticket.
Detroit Mercy will host the 43rd annual Pax Christi Michigan State Conference on Saturday, April 18, in the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s theme, “Be Not Afraid: Living in Hope and Resistance,” features keynote speaker Charlene Howard, national director of Pax Christi USA.
All are invited to a discussion with Catholic thought leaders reflecting on the “Church’s Mission in this time and place” on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
CHP is seeking Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Optometry and Nursing students to volunteer for the Youth Exploration Camps on July 20-24 (middle school session) and July 27-31 (high school session.
Settle in for a cozy evening at movie night with University Ministry and Home Away From Home on Feb. 28. Watch the classic comedy ‘Sister Act’ while enjoying free homemade soup, baked goods, hot chocolate and popcorn. All are welcome.
All are invited to learn about contemporary Central America and help to raise funds for an important scholarship on March 30 at the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser dinner.
Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts purchased in support of sisterhood. Fundraiser ends Feb. 28.
The SACD Dichotomy team welcomes Shreya Vadrevu for an engaging lecture that explores post-colonial perspectives in urban design on March 2, at 4:30 p.m., in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space.
Detroit Mercy will host the 2026 EPIIC Industry‑Academia Summit on Friday, Feb. 27, bringing entrepreneurs together with faculty and resources from four emerging research universities across Michigan to discuss AI, cybersecurity, biomedical innovation, robotics, electrification and mobility. Admission is free.
Students, please join the College of Business Administration at a half-day retreat on April 10 designed to help you navigate important life and career decisions through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and discernment. Deadline to RSVP is March 30.
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2026 will be accepted through Feb. 28.
Detroit Mercy’s PRIME Center will host world-renowned business thought leader Paul Polman for a talk titled ‘The Case for Net Positive Leadership’ on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m.
The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge is back for its third year to the McNichols Campus with the theme ‘Aging Well,’ exploring how AI can support healthy aging and quality of life. Submit your idea by March 30 and join interdisciplinary teams for mentorship, prizes and a live pitch competition on April 10.
Take a break from studying, grab your friends and head on over to the Student Union for some fun and snacks at Student Life’s inaugural Winter Arcade on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For those looking to sharpen their cooking skills, Detroit Mercy alumna Melba Dearing will hold a live cooking demonstration on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Health Professions Facility. Attendees will learn how to transform simple, affordable ingredients into a delicious one-pot meal. All are welcome.
Enjoy great food, fun games and a live band at Jazz Night, on Feb. 25, in the Fountain Lounge, as part of UDM’s Black History Month events. All are welcome.
Theatre students will benefit from a transformative estate gift named for a former student, Geraldine Regal ’94. The contribution comes at a pivotal moment, as the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates its first season in the new Black Box Theatre, bringing live theatre back to the McNichols Campus.
UDM will host an evening of poetry and conversation with Detroit poets, Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Come early for a reception and book signing at 5:30 p.m.
All are invited to attend the Lunar New Year lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at noon in the Student Union Fountain Lounge. This event is hosted by ISO.
Celebrate Black History Month and game night all in one evening at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night on Friday, Feb. 20. Enjoy food, community and a drumline-led march into Calihan Hall before the Titans take on Milwaukee, plus a Divine Nine halftime performance.
Join us for a free guided tour of the Detroit’s historic civil rights landmarks on Feb. 21 and discover how the past continues to shape our sense of place and identity today. Transportation and a light breakfast and lunch are provided.
Grab a cup of hot chocolate in Calihan Hall and then head over to Titan Field to cheer on UDM’s men’s lacrosse team as they take on Marquette University on Monday, Feb. 23. The match starts at noon.
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) recently unveiled a new microsite to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 25-31.
The CHP and the NAMI Metro Chapter will host Aria Darling on Thursday, Feb. 19, for a presentation from the NAMI ‘In Our Own Voice’ program. Darling, an emergency medicine physician, will share her lived experience with a mental health condition to help promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Ross Gay in the second of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
All students are invited to Student Appreciation Day at the Spirit Store. Visit the store and enjoy 20% all clothing and gift purchases.
Class of 2026, order your graduation regalia, have your graduation photos taken and visit with a number of offices who will be available to you as you navigate your way towards graduation during the Grad Fair, set for Feb. 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Student Union.
Students are invited to share their input regarding Detroit Mercy’s IPE Program as opportunities are expanded across campus to reflect student interests, needs and goals.
UDM’s 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair takes place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 2-5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.
