Titan commitment honored at 2024 Spotlight on Excellence awards
The University acknowledged the contributions and achievements of the faculty, staff, administrators and retirees during the Spotlight on Excellence ceremony on May 13.
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2024 Commencement: Download photos, watch replays and more
The world gained new Titans with more than 1,000 University of Detroit Mercy graduates receiving their diplomas across four different Commencement ceremonies May 10-11 inside Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
University of Detroit Mercy is offering the Titans and the community several ticketing options for the tournament, including a discounted rate for private suite tickets next to green of hole No. 15.
Summer volunteering opportunities are available with TENN
Looking for volunteer hours over the summer, while also making a different in our community? Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network in delivering produce to our neighbors and in our garden.
Open pickleball set for Tuesdays, Thursdays in May
Faculty, staff and guests are welcome to open pickleball at the Student Fitness Center on every Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6 p.m., during the month of May!
Job opportunity: Work in Office of Admissions this summer
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Admissions has two positions available for the summer: Tour Guides and Welcome Desk Associates.
New Rocket Mortgage benefit helps home buyers
Detroit Mercy community, homeownership may be closer than you think with ONE+ by Rocket Mortgage, which is a new and affordable low down payment option. With ONE+, you can put down 1% and Rocket Mortgage will cover the other 2%, giving you all the benefits of a 3% down payment.
Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study
Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. Each in-person appointment is expected to take between 60-90 minutes.
Class of ’24: Co-Valedictorian ready to care for world as Pre-Med graduate
MacKenzie Patterson’s dream of becoming a doctor took shape at 11 years old after watching the great care doctors provided her mother. Patterson, one of the Class of 2024 Valedictorians, will graduate with a Biology degree and is preparing for the next step in her educational journey: Medical school.
Class of ’24: First-Gen, Pre-Law grad felt supported by Detroit Mercy
Jacob Yasso felt supported by the University from the moment an Admissions counselor visited his high school during senior year. The Pre-Law graduate became a campus leader during his four years as a Titan and will be the first in his family to graduate college May 11.
Class of ’24: Business grad uses empathy to measure success
Nisha Miah’s tumultuous upbringing has led her to a deep sense of empathy for people and has shaped who she is today. When she read University of Detroit Mercy’s mission statement and vision during her college search, she knew it was where she needed to be.
Class of ’24: Far from home, Architecture student looks to tomorrow
Meet the Class of ’24: Iryna Olkhovetska made the difficult decision with her family to leave their home in Ukraine and move to the United States in search of a brighter future six years ago. Today, she is proud to be an American citizen, embracing her identity as both a Ukrainian and American and striving to honor her roots while building a future in the land of opportunity.
UDM partners with Kaplan to offer students free test prep for graduate-level admissions and licensing exams
University of Detroit Mercy announced today that a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan is now providing all of its students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and DAT, and free test prep for professional licensing exams including the bar exam, INBDE, NCLEX-RN exam, and Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
Celebrate seven Jesuits in Metro Detroit making milestone anniversaries, May 18
Help celebrate seven Jesuits in Metro Detroit who are marking milestone anniversaries of service to the Society of Jesus at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 inside of the Ballroom of the Student Union.
Class of ’24: Law grad continues family legacy after leaving HR role
Meet the Class of ’24: Being a lawyer is in Kevin Lynch’s blood. After nearly a decade working in human resources, he made the decision to become the latest member of his family to attend law school. His Detroit Mercy Law experience and all that has come from it has been beyond his wildest dreams.
Call for Commencement volunteers on Saturday, May 11
The Commencement Planning Committee is looking for dependable students and employees to help make Commencement Day 2024 a special event for graduates and their families. There are many opportunities to volunteer on Saturday, May 11!
Join colleagues for A Time to Breathe, May 10
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, May 10 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Class of ’24: Helping create a healthier community is her goal
Afsana Uddin has been attending classes at University of Detroit Mercy since 2012. But it was the service learning programs that truly inspired her and helped her see that good health starts long before a person needs a doctor.
Class of ’24: Dental grad says faith, ‘random angels’ led her way
Meet the Class of ’24: Detroit Mercy Dental grad Maria Latorre Sanchez says, “It’s not about what happens to you, it’s about how fast you get up.” Latorre Sanchez came to Detroit to follow her dream of becoming a dentist. In addition, she found a close-knit community that supported her during the hardest time of her life and helped her to dream bigger.
TENN and HIVE appreciation event, May 2
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network and the HIVE would like to thank supporters with an afternoon of food, activities and fun on Thursday, May 2!
Summer hours for URec, Student Fitness Center begins April 29
The center will be open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. each day and will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
CCPD boot camp helps seniors transition to their new careers, April 29
Once finals are over on the McNichols Campus, soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to take the time to fine tune their job search plans. The CCPD wants to help graduates transition from the classroom to their new careers. Lunch will be served after the event.
Offer feedback for UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan
Detroit Mercy community, UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan is here and the University is offering in-person opportunities for you to provide feedback on the plan and its associated initiatives!
Nominate for 2024’s Commitment to Excellence Award through April 29
Nominations are now open for this year’s Commitment to Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding members of our Detroit Mercy community. Recipients will be honored May 13 at the annual Spotlight on Excellence Celebration.
Join UDM’s third cohort for Search Advocate Training, April 30, May 1 and May 7-8
Detroit Mercy is offering training for a third Search Advocate cohort, where you’ll learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process at UDM. The training runs April 30, May 1 and May 7-8.
Class Gift Committee looking for Class of 2025 members
The Class Gift Committee is looking for students graduating in the Class of 2025 to join the committee.
Martin Park yard sale supports community, June 22-23
Join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and support the Detroit community while enjoying the yard sale season! The New Martin Park District Association is hosting a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
2023-24 Fast Facts and Economic Community Impact Report now available
The 2023-24 editions of Fast Facts and the Economic and Community Impact Report are now available for viewing.
Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2024 on April 25
Prospective graduating seniors, it’s time to take a break from studying for the event of the year! UDM will host a Senior Send-off for the Class of 2024 on Thursday, April 25 at 4 p.m.
DMTC TheatreLab presents: ‘Midterm Crisis’ on April 25
‘Midterm Crisis,’ an original work by Jeremy St. Martin, is a journey through the life of a Gen X-er’s time in college and the surprising and heartfelt lessons that can still be experienced at any stage of life.
Celebration of recent CLAE faculty books on April 23
Seven College of Liberal Arts & Education faculty members will showcase their books that have been published in the past year at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy opens new eye care center at the Novi Campus
UDM announced the new Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 West 12 Mile Road in Novi, Mich., which opens to patients on April 30, 2024.
UDM hosts U.S. Sen. Peters and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters ’84, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Detroit Mercy Monday to discuss the importance of preparing and recruiting a strong cybersecurity workforce.
Prepare for finals week with Study Retreat on April 21
The Study Retreat, set for Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., is a chance to get off campus, study in a quiet and relaxing space and have built-in optional study breaks that provide self-care and spiritual care into your life.
Pax Christi Michigan state conference to be held at UDM, April 20
There will be a limited number of complimentary registrations available to UDM students and staff for the conference, which will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 20.
De-stress Fest offers prizes, food, games and fun on April 18
The annual De-stress Fest, set for Thursday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m., is a chance to unwind before finals week at the Student Fitness Center with delicious food, exciting games, prizes and fun with your peers!
Learn inclusive teaching practices in laboratory spaces for neurodivergence, April 16
A virtual learning community development event, “Inclusive Teaching Practices in Laboratory Spaces for Neurodivergence,” with Jennifer Leigh and Orielia Egambaram is set for Tuesday, April 16 at 12:45 p.m.
UDM to celebrate student, faculty research projects
Detroit Mercy will recognize the academic work of students, staff and faculty at the 16th annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement (CSA) on Thursday, April 18 on the McNichols Campus.
Office of Mission Integration lunch and liturgy set for April 17
Fr. Charles Oduke will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to UDM’s educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch and time to visit with colleagues afterwards on April 17.
Help stock Little Free Pantry, April 17
Help stock the Little Free Pantry by bringing non-perishable items to the Scholarship & Financial Aid Office. Each donor will be entered to win a Detroit Mercy shirt.
Detroit Mercy Law to host first law school preview day, April 17
As part of the Titan Innovation Fund, Detroit Mercy Law will host their inaugural law school preview day April 17. The event will bring 60 metro Detroit high school students to the Riverfront Campus.
Triptych +1 features student reading at Page Bookshop, April 18
To cap off this year’s spectacular Triptych virtual reading series, join the Department of English for Triptych +1, a special live and in-person encore where UDM creative writing students will read their original work!
New ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ episode highlights Lent and Ramadan
A new episode of the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast features Fr. Charles Oduke and Imam Matthew Schumann, who discuss Lent and the holy month of Ramadan.
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DMTC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the raucous comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA April 12-21.
URec to host glow Zumba and Yoga
Grab your best neon apparel and get ready to glow at a pair of upcoming University Recreation events.
Join UDM in welcoming new head coach Mark Montgomery on April 10
UDM has hired Mark Montgomery as the program’s 23rd head coach in school history. Montgomery was chosen from a pool of more than 100 national candidates.
University Chorus presents Cabaret concert, April 9
The University Chorus presents its end of the semester Cabaret Concert on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:45 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel. It will feature group songs and lots of solos including various styles like Motown, show tunes, folk rock and more.
Pride discussion group set for April 9
Join other LGBTQ+ people at UDM to connect, share your experience and celebrate our diversity during a pride discussion group! Meet new people, build community and talk about things that are important to you.
United in Pride: Celebrating diversity at UDM on April 9
A LGBTQ+ pride celebration and panel will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. inside of the College of Health Professions Building, Room 124 to celebrate diversity at UDM. All are welcome to join!
Celebrate UDM Libraries with cake, April 10, during National Library Week
Stop by the McNichols Campus Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate Library Week with the Detroit Mercy Libraries and their staff. Librarians and library staffers will be on hand passing out slices of cake, or until the treats run out, as part of National Library Week activities.