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UDM partners with Kaplan to offer students free test prep for graduate-level admissions and licensing exams

May 7, 2024 May 10, 2024

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

May 7, 2024 May 10, 2024

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

May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024

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

May 5, 2024 May 6, 2024

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

May 5, 2024 May 6, 2024

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

May 2, 2024 May 2, 2024

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

May 2, 2024 May 2, 2024

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

April 29, 2024 April 30, 2024

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

April 26, 2024 April 30, 2024

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

April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 24, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 23, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 23, 2024 April 25, 2024

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

April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

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

April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

‘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

April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

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

April 21, 2024 April 22, 2024

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.

April 17, 2024 April 18, 2024

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

April 17, 2024 April 19, 2024

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

April 17, 2024 April 19, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 12, 2024 April 15, 2024

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.

DMTC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]

April 12, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 11, 2024 April 11, 2024

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

April 8, 2024 April 15, 2024

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

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

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

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

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

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

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

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

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.

Thrift and local pop-up shop will support TENN’s fundraising efforts, April 11

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is hosting a thrift and local pop-up event with Student Life! The event is part of TENN’s Food Fest fundraisers programming and meant to promote sustainability through supporting used and locally made goods.

Learn more on Traveling to India with April 10 info session

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

Learn more about traveling to India with Detroit Mercy through an information session, set for Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation set for April 10

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

The Detroit Mercy community is invited to a special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, hosted by the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.

Michael Baxter to talk on peacemaking amid war for Mercy Peace Forum

April 8, 2024 April 8, 2024

As part of the Mercy Peace Forum, Michael Baxter is set to talk about peacemaking during war during a virtual webinar, “The Grace of Doing Almost Nothing: Reflections on peacemaking amid the perplexities of war in Ukraine and Gaza,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.