Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 6, and the first prize is $150!
Service in the City returns for winter 2026. UDM students students can earn 10-plus service hours program and participate in formation opportunities that deepen understanding of community engagement. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 26.
Start 2026 with a bang at University Recreation’s New Year’s Rec-Solutions! Save the date for this fun event to help usher in the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center.
The spirit store/bookstore on the McNichols Campus is open all week ahead of the start of the winter semester on Monday, Jan. 12. Students are able to buy books ahead of that time all week inside of the Student Union.
Join Detroit Mercy Law for an engaging discussion hosted by the Arts, Communication, Entertainment & Sports Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Hear from industry leaders Paul Rosenberg ’96 and Howard Hertz as they share insights on legal careers in the arts and entertainment world.
Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as university-recognized students organizations are welcome to apply for the 2025-26 Jane Schaberg Student Grant using an online application. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 23, 2026.
Students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests are all invited for the winter festivities, camaraderie and fun that will take place during the Titan Winter Blast.
Payment plans for winter term tuition are available to students through Feb. 17.
Please consider supporting UDM men’s and women’s golf teams at annual raffle. Proceeds will directly support team travel expenses this season. Raffle drawing to take place during men’s basketball game on Jan. 30 at approximately 8 p.m.
Apply now for University Ministry’s Spring Break Service Immersion Trip to Montgomery, Ala., March 7–13! Learn about the rich history of the area and current-day civil rights issues. Deadline to apply: Jan. 21. All students welcome!
Apply now for University Ministry’s Spring Break Service Immersion Trip to the Appalachian Mountains, March 7–13. Experience community, service and sustainability while staying at Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center in in Washburn, Tenn. Deadline to apply is Jan. 21. All students are welcome.
To celebrate Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary, the University will host a 10-day trip through Spain from Nov. 2–11, 2026. Experience Spain’s rich cultural and Ignatian heritage while exploring iconic cities like Madrid, Barcelona and San Sebastian.
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! The University has updated dates of operation across all of its campuses during the holiday season.
Ring in the New Year at the 2nd Annual Connected Communities 5K Walk/Run on January 3. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. Connect with your neighbors for a healthy start to 2026.
A big thank you to everyone who joined our annual employee Christmas Party! Relive the fun by browsing the photo gallery.
Bring a toy and come cheer on Titans men’s basketball in an exciting matchup with Siena Heights on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. inside Calihan Hall. Your toy donation will give you free entry to the game and brighten the season for a child!
The organization, which fosters student and community collaboration for a more food-sovereign Detroit, allows students to live UDM’s Jesuit and Mercy mission.
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!
If you need a quiet place to study during finals week, the McNichols Campus Library has got you covered with extended hours.
It’s almost chili time! Calling all faculty, staff, students and alumni for the annual chili cook-off at the Titan Winter Blast, set for Saturday, Jan. 24 prior to the men’s basketball contest against Oakland on the McNichols Campus. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Dec. 12.
Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies meal Monday, Dec. 8 from 8-9:30 p.m. inside of Titan Dining Room helps usher in the start of finals week on the McNichols Campus.
Join University Ministry in the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, on Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. to pray the Rosary for Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention in December: That Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.
This 24-hour fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Titans around the world — alumni, community members, parents, family, friends, faculty, staff and students — to come together and show support for the University.
Titan Athletics will honor the incredible contributions of our faculty and staff at two exciting basketball games inside Calihan Hall on Dec. 3 and 4. All faculty, staff and their guests will receive free admission to the game, as well as a free Titans beanie.
Shop festive finds for $5 or less at the Christmas Five-n-Below Pop-Up Shop, located in McNichols Campus Library Lobby, on Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the McNichols Campus Seed Library.
Join Detroit Mercy’s Emerging Leaders Program for an event featuring two accomplished alumni who will share how education, resilience and vision shaped their careers.
For insight into Industrial/Organizational Psychology, don’t miss this unscripted I/O U chat, an evening of networking, learning, and real-world career exploration, on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m.
The Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications now through Monday, Dec. 1.
University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, Nov. 26, and open for regular business on Monday, Dec. 1.
Cheer on the Titans as they face No. 6 Michigan at historic Calihan Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. in an exciting women’s basketball matchup. The first 250 fans will receive a free Titan For Life T-shirt.
Donate new or gently used socks to support the homeless this winter. The annual sock drive runs Nov. 24 through Dec. 12, with collection boxes across campus.
Titan Women’s Basketball takes on Eastern Michigan at the ‘Cans for Calihan’ game on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. at Calihan Hall. Bring a canned good and receive free entry into the game.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29 by supporting local businesses and finding unique holiday gifts. Three locations along McNichols will feature handmade goods, art, décor and more.
Big papers, projects and deadlines coming up? You don’t have to do it alone! Join The Writing Center for Community Writing Hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 on the first floor of the McNichols Campus Library.
TENN and the UDM Physician Assistant Program are collecting non-perishable and dry food items in support our local community for the entire month of November.
International Night is set for Thursday, Nov. 20, where the entire Detroit Mercy community can enjoy an evening of food, entertainment and community.
Titan Men’s Basketball takes on Eastern Michigan at the ‘Cans for Calihan’ game on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall. Bring a canned good and receive free entry into the game.
Students can earn volunteer hours by joining TENN in assembling gift bags for our community partners on Nov. 18 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building.
The service will take place by the Peace Pole in Sacred Heart Square, just outside of the McNichols Campus Library on the McNichols Campus on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Join University Ministry in the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. to pray the Rosary for Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention in November: prevention of suicide.
The Mission Micro-Grant Evaluation Committee and Office for Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2025-26 Mission Micro-Grant Award recipients.
The McNichols Campus Library celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Fr. Oduke will mark this special moment with a re-blessing of the building on Friday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., and cake and punch will be served in the lobby.
Fr. Kevin Burke will remember the martyrs of El Salvador at a Mass on Sunday, Nov. 16, and also at a talk titled “Cries of the Heart: Denise Levertov and the Martyrs of El Salvador,” on Nov. 17.
Power through your end-of-term assignments at community writing hours in the McNichols Campus Library, hosted by the Writing Center, on Fridays, Nov. 14, 21 and Dec. 5.
If you prefer digital over paper, you can now conveniently get your 1098T tax statement electronically.
All are welcome for the November gathering of the Creative Writing Collective at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 inside of the Briggs Building, Room 202.
Each issue of ‘Spiritus’ highlights Detroit Mercy’s past, present and future by showcasing stories from all eight schools and colleges. The magazine seeks to engage a broad audience beyond the University and creatively connect readers to additional news resources, including the University’s website and blog
Attendees, including high school students and alumni, will have the chance to connect with student researchers, learn about their projects and discover the importance of hypothesis-driven research.
Titans, join up with Section 313 on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center prior to the men’s basketball home opener inside of Calihan Hall for pizza and pop before marching over for the game against Cleary.
Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office is looking for faculty and staff to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a wonderful way to share your holiday traditions and learn about different cultures. Complete the survey by Nov. 7 to participate.
