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.
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.
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.
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 Seibert Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Engineering Building first floor. Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation. All are invited to attend.
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.
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.
Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts purchased in support of sisterhood. Fundraiser ends Feb. 28.
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.
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.
For those interested in advancing expertise in addiction studies, bring your questions to one of Detroit Mercy’s upcoming virtual info sessions, Feb. 25 and March 25, to explore the Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Roman Catholic Church’s celebration of Lent. With this in mind, the University is offering several Masses across the campuses.
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.
The annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the women of the Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. Please nominate an employee on campus that has made a difference in your life. Nominations close on Feb. 20.
The CBA Alumni Board will host Hakim Berry ’07, former chief operating officer for the City of Detroit, who will share his perspective on ‘The Renaissance of Detroit,’ during a keynote event on March 20 at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Fountain Lounge.
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 2.
Bring a friend and drop in at the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Feb. 19 and 26 for an energizing Zumba session and turn dead hour into a dance break. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now on IMLeagues.
UDM students can make a difference through the Titan Scholars Literacy Program where tutors are needed to support elementary learners at Detroit area schools through meaningful service aligned with UDM’s mission and core values.
Wishing all Titans a Happy Valentine’s Day! Find some Detroit Mercy-themed cards inside to share with loved ones.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with a hilariously anachronistic look at St. Clare of Assisi. Six performances of ‘Poor Clare’ will run from Feb. 13-22.
Detroit Mercy will host its annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, in Calihan Hall. This free event is open to all girls ages 5-12 and includes admission to the Titans women’s basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne.
The Hive, a student-led food pantry dedicated to fighting food insecurity among Detroit Mercy’s student body, is now open in its new space in Reno Hall, Room 143. Currently enrolled UDM students who need help with making ends meet are encouraged to stop by.
Detroit Mercy will host a special Black History Month screening of the award‑winning documentary ‘Redemption Road’ on Feb. 11, followed by a conversation with Yusef Bunchy Shakur.
Detroit Mercy invites students to an uplifting event on Feb. 12 that offers a supportive space to learn, laugh and strengthen mental health. As part of ‘The i’Mpossible Project,’ speaker Josh Rivedal blends stand-up comedy with a keynote on staying resilient and thriving during the college experience.
All are invited to celebrate the birthday of UDM’s fearless mascot on Thursday, February 12, from 5-6 p.m., in the Whitty Student Fitness Center
Join University Ministry in the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. to pray the Rosary for Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention in February: that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
Distinguished speaker Thomas Nail will speak at a pair of Philosophy Department-hosted events on March 18 and 19.
Amanda Hiber, senior lecturer in the Department of English, will lead the Creative Writing Collective conversation on using metaphors in personal essays on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited.
The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community‐led wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. The application deadline to become a new member is March 1.
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.
Join Detroit Mercy Law Review on Friday, March 6, for its 110th annual symposium exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal profession. This free event brings together legal professionals, scholars and students from across the country to discuss AI and its impact on the law.
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.
Detroit Mercy’s SACD is celebrating Black History Month with a month-long exhibition designed by Elgin Cleckley, opening Feb. 6. The exhibition reimagines historic drawings and models used to document the conditions aboard the Brookes Slave Ship. Cleckley and art historian Samantha Noël will speak at the opening event. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Feb. 27.
CHASS will hold a faculty panel and workshop about the role reflection can play in our classrooms on Friday, Feb. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
February is Black History Month, and the University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
Take time for some self-care and to rest, reflect and pray at the Busy Person’s Retreat, which begins Feb. 9 and runs through March 6. The retreat is designed for those who may not be able to physically get away from life/work for a few days and is held wherever you are, at your desk, in your car, in your dorm room, in your office, outside, etc.
Guest speaker Jay Kaplan, a long time ACLU of Michigan attorney, will lead a conversation on ‘Loving and Caring for All in Our Community’ at the Lunch & Learn scheduled for Feb. 18 at noon in Room 138 of the Commerce & Finance Building.
All Titans are invited to celebrate world interfaith harmony with University Ministry at a panel discussion and dinner set for Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
A number of activities are planned for Mission Week, Feb. 1-6, to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity at Detroit Mercy.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Summer Rayess for winning the Best of Show award for the photo, “The Ocean Waves, The Sky Stares.”
In January, President Taylor served as a panelist at Detroit Regional Chamber’s 2026 Detroit Policy Conference, where he joined other education, government and business leaders to discuss education challenges, opportunities and solutions in southeast Michigan and the state.
As part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy welcomes student and Black Student Union historian Cayden Brown for Legal Rights in Police Encounters, an award‑winning presentation focused on empowering young people—especially youth of color—with practical knowledge of their rights during police interactions. The lecture takes place Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Health Professions Facility, Room 124.
Detroit Mercy’s Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology M.A. Program will host an unscripted chat with alumna Lauren Engle ’22, on Thursday, Feb. 5. This is an opportunity for students to network and explore real-world career pathways in I/O Psychology.
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.
