English Department to welcome Cal Freeman for poetry reading, Oct. 23
The English Department welcomes poet and Detroit Mercy alumnus Cal Freeman for a poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the McNichols Campus Library.
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Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis, lecture set for Oct. 29
Attend this event entitled “Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis” on Oct. 29, in which Judith Weisenfeld, the Agate Brown and George L. Collard Professor of Religion at Princeton University, will explore how late 19th-century mental institutions used racialized views of “religious excitement” to justify institutionalizing formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants.
‘Grow a Tree’ returns to Seed Library
It may be fall, but it is also the best time to sow some seeds. Swing by the McNichols Campus Library to check them out!
Submit your campaign for annual Day of Giving
The 2025 Day of Giving will be Tuesday, Dec. 2. This is a 24-hour event to raise money for areas and projects around the University through our crowdfunding platform. If you have a project/campaign you want to have included, please submit the campaign worksheet form by Nov. 14.
Feminist Scholarship Colloquium set for Oct. 21
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host the annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 21, where presenters will share the diverse ways that sex, gender, sexuality and related issues inform their research and teaching.
Celebrate community at TENN’s third annual meal, Oct. 30
All are invited to come together to share a meal, connect and celebrate what makes our community so special at the third annual community meal on October 30 from 5-7 p.m.
‘Consulting with Hospital Ethics Committees’ lecture set for Oct. 29
As part of the Your Health Lecture Series, join critical social bioethicist Jennifer McCurdy for an insightful conversation about hospital ethics on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Room 114 of the Chemistry Building on the McNichols Campus.
Download WSJ rankings graphics for Outlook email signature
Show your Titan pride of the No. 36 national WSJ/College Pulse ranking by downloading the images below and including them in your email signature.
CHASS Student Town Hall set for Oct. 21
CHASS Dean Jocelyn Boryczka will hold a CHASS Student Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12:45-2 p.m., in which she will discuss college updates, new initiatives and the issues that matter most to our CHASS community.
Student orgs to compete for pizza at TENN compost competition, Nov. 5
Student organizations will compete to be the most sustainable group on campus on Nov. 5 during TENN’s Autumn compost competition. The winner receives a pizza party.
DMTC presents ‘Twelfth Night’ in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Nov. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates the opening of its new Black Box Theatre with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy ‘Twelfth Night,’ about the unpredictable power of love, which always finds its way home. Six performances will run from Nov. 7 through 16.
Log your leadership experience with the Emerging Leaders Program coordinators
Discover how to lead for the common good at Detroit Mercy. Students can stop by the Commerce & Finance Building on Oct. 16 or 30 to learn about the Emerging Leaders Program.
Mass of Remembrance set for Sunday, Nov. 2
During the month of November, the Catholic Church remembers family and friends who have died. Detroit Mercy joins the universal church in celebrating the lives of those we know and love with the Mass of Remembrance, held Sunday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Associates of Sisters of Mercy to share efforts to support Honduran women, Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Dreamers and the Women’s & Gender Studies Program invite you to an evening of solidarity and support for Honduran women facing domestic violence and femicide on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
Join the daily Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises
Director of the Catholic Studies Program Si Hendry, S.J., will lead a group of faculty, staff and administrators through Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises integrated into every day life.
26th annual McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion set for Oct. 23
The 2025 McElroy lecture is titled “Next Steps for Church Autonomy,” and will be presented by Stephanie Barclay of Georgetown Law. The 26th annual lecture is set for Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5-6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.
Detroit Mercy Law to hold special Law Review Symposium, Nov. 10
A special Law Review symposium, titled “Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Exploring the Legal Issues Surrounding Deadly Shipwrecks and Honoring the 50th Anniversary of a Great Lakes Tragedy,” will be hosted by Detroit Mercy Law Review on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Riverview Campus.
Shop at Kroger and support students on service immersion trips
Every time you shop at Kroger, you can help send a student on an immersion trip. Kroger donates to the service immersion fund every time you shop, making trips more affordable for students.
Flu and COVID vaccine clinic set for Oct. 16 on McNichols Campus
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.
Save the date: International Night, featuring food, entertainment and community, Nov. 20
International Night is set for Thursday, Nov. 20, where the entire Detroit Mercy community can enjoy an evening of food, entertainment and community.
Retirement of UDM’s ‘Build a Boundless Future’ brand
As Detroit Mercy moves forward with branding work, the previous brand — Build a Boundless Future — will no longer be used by the University. Until a new brand is created, the University will employ a bridge brand.
Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October
University Ministry will host a coat rack for the community to donate or take a coat during the entire month of October.
Support TENN at The Office Coffee Shop
Stop by The Office Coffee Shop in Royal Oak for your favorite coffee or sweet treat, choose to donate to TENN at checkout and help support TENN’s work toward a more food-sovereign Detroit.
Video celebrating 60 years of Detroit Mercy Law Clinics from MarCom communications fellows
Check out video footage celebrating 60 years of Detroit Mercy Law Clinics produced by MarCom fellow Alizé Tripp, with the help of Let’s Roll’s Brian Rolling and MarCom’s Adam Bouton.
Mission Micro-Grant Program applications due online, Oct. 10
Need funding for innovative, mission-driven grassroots initiatives at Detroit Mercy? Submit your Mission Micro-Grant application here.
Spring break service immersion trip heads to Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, March 7-13
University Ministry is offering a service immersion trip to the Applachian Mountains of Washburn, Tenn., during spring break (March 7-13) for all UDM students. Applications are due by Jan. 21.
Spring break service immersion trip heads to Montgomery, Ala., March 7-13
University Ministry is offering a Service Immersion trip to Montgomery, Alabama, during spring break (March 7-13) for all UDM students. Applications are due by Jan. 21.
Fall career and co-op fair for all students, Oct. 9
UDM’s 2025 Fall Career and Co-op Fair takes place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m. inside the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.
Submission deadline for 2025 UDM Photography Contest, Nov. 2
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.
TENN to host Halloween game night with community neighbors, Oct. 9
All are welcome to join in the Halloween fun with Detroit Mercy’s neighbors from the Princeton Street Block Club and Theresa Maxis at the TENN Halloween game night on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Help Detroit Mercy shape a brand that inspires
UDM is undertaking a new branding effort, and we’d love your input. Your insights will help us craft a more authentic identity that honors our rich history, energizes our present and sets the stage for a vibrant future. Please share your thoughts on the feedback form.
Guided 8-week retreat for UDM community begins week of Oct. 5
University Ministry is offering an 8-week retreat for the Detroit Mercy community where participants will engage in spiritual exercises as a lived experience within daily life–no retreat houses necessary. Weekly gatherings will include time for prayer, discussion and shared fellowship over food.
UDM to host graduate program open house, Oct. 8
Prospective students looking to earn their graduate degrees will receive an opportunity to learn more about UDM graduate programs currently available, including online and hybrid programs.
UDM ranks No. 36 in U.S. in 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings focus on student outcomes rather than inputs, highlighting the tangible value a school delivers to its students. It evaluates colleges on several key measures, including social mobility and salary impact.
Grab some UDM swag and free lunch at Thank-a-Donor Day, Sept. 30
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!
UDM hosts 20th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, Oct. 2-3
This year’s Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) conference, which takes place Oct. 2-3 on UDM’s McNichols Campus, is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges.
UDM opens new Black Box Theatre on McNichols Campus
Detroit Mercy brings live theatre back to campus on Sept. 29 with the opening of its state-of-the-art Black Box Theatre, designed to be a flexible, professional-quality space that allows students and faculty to explore innovative forms of storytelling.
Joanna Fuhrman featured in virtual poetry reading, Oct. 1
All are welcome to attend a special virtual poetry reading on Wednesday, Oct. 1, by poet Joanna Fuhrman, hosted by UDM’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall.
Stakeholders, all Titans invited to help shape new brand
UDM invites our alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, neighbors and partners to help co-author a new brand that captures and encompasses the spirit, grit, faith, strength and pride that define Detroit Mercy. Working together, UDM is confident that we can develop a new brand that is authentic, inspiring and worthy of our Jesuit and Mercy mission.
A decade of impact by Live6 Alliance
Live6’s impact over the past decade includes the organization’s ability to drive partnerships/collaborations and to proactively work to the entire neighborhood’s benefit.
Volunteers needed for Great Lake Bioneers Conference, Oct. 1-3
Volunteer for the Great Lake Bioneers Conference on Oct. 1-3 and earn service hours while learning about sustainability efforts in Detroit.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ returns for season 5
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ kicks off season 5 with a conversation with Fr. Charles Oduke about the University’s new core values.
UDM ranks among top 200 national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges
For the seventh consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country.
Intercultural Tea Party honors Mercy Day and UDM’s core values, Sept. 24
Celebrate Mercy Day and enjoy traditional drinks and treats from six countries while exploring the University’s newly defined core values on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Intercultural Tea Party. Visit all five themed tables to earn a special prize.
UDM Wellness Expo returns Sept. 23, open to students and employees
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.
2025 Homecoming weekend to welcome all Titans, Sept. 26-27
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.
Student Life seeking moderators to support student groups
Make a positive impact in our Detroit Mercy community and become a moderator or advisor for a student group at the University.
CBA launches new real estate undergraduate concentration
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.
Scholarship opportunity for residents of MPLCC area
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.
Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd to read at Homecoming festivities
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.