Class of ’23: Dental work as child inspired grad to become dentist
As a child, Trey Hester was bullied for having a misalignment with his teeth and had to wear braces for four years to fix it. His own dental work sparked his interest in dentistry.
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Class of ’23: Valedictorian found a supportive home at Detroit Mercy
Kara Wolfbauer isn’t going to remember every detail of her college experience, however, Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2023 Valedictorian will remember exactly how the University made her feel.
Healing Together: Dedication ceremony of Healing Wall Panel 5 set for April 26
The Detroit Mercy community is welcome to attend the dedication ceremony of the the last few ribbons onto Healing Wall, Panel 5 with renowned artist and creator Carole Morisseau on Wednesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Briggs Building.
Student collective ideas increase awareness about climate change, heath
Detroit Mercy Health Services Administration students helped raise awareness about climate change and health recently in Manistee, Michigan, exhibiting posters at the Great Lakes Environmental Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22.
Update in FDA and CDC Vaccine Guidance
Although the University COVID-19 vaccination requirement ended on May 8, it is strongly encouraged that you remain up-to-date with recommended vaccinations. Recently, the U.S. Food …
Celebrate National Library Workers Day with free cake, April 25
Usher in National Library Workers Day, as well as the start of finals week, with free cake inside of the McNichols Campus Library from 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.
Stay tuned: Class of 2023 Commencement profiles
Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 is also just around the corner and Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications office will have profiles on seven graduates leading up to graduation.
UDM alumnus fuses two passions to create a new way to look at architecture
Michael Ford’s love for music and community inspired him to found The Hip-Hop Architecture Camp, which blends his passions, while also empowering underrepresented youth to explore architecture.
Women’s and Gender Studies program announces student writing contest winners
The Women’s and Gender Studies program at Detroit Mercy is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022-23 Undergraduate Writing Contest. Nine students were awarded prizes in three categories.
UDM President Emeritus elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Antoine M. Garibaldi was recently elected as a new fellow to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
DMTC presents world premiere of Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, April 20-23
Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, curated and directed by Greg Grobis, was created from experiences during the 2022 Fulbright Hays Brazil GPA Trip.
UDM’s multidisciplinary patient-centered program provides Nursing and Engineering students a chance to help people with disabilities
University of Detroit Mercy Engineering and Nursing students engaged in a year-long multidisciplinary, collaborative patient-centered project titled “Faces on Design” designed to improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. On April 24 at 11 a.m., student groups will unveil and present their life-changing assisted technology devices in the College of Engineering & Science to their clients and public.
Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity teams win prestigious ISACA Scholarship case competition
Students from University of Detroit Mercy swept the top-three spots in the ninth annual Detroit Chapter ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship Case Competition on April 16. The competition awarded $13,500 in scholarships with 21 teams competing across four institutions.
Road Rally volunteers needed for May 20 event
Detroit Mercy’s Alumni Relations department is looking for volunteers to help at the 2023 Road Rally, which is set for Saturday, May 20.
Award-winning Honduras journalist featured speaker at CLASA event, April 20
Award-winning journalist Karla Rivas with Radio Progreso in Honduras will be the guest speaker at a special Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) event on Thursday, April 20 at 12:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Honduras activist headlines CLASA evening event, April 20
Honduran activist Reynaldo Dominguez is the special guest speaker at a Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Fundraiser April 19 helps El Salvadoran students attend UCA
The annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner is set for Wednesday, April 19 at 6:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom of the McNichols Campus. The fundraiser helps raised money to help El Salvadoran attend the UCA.
University Chorus concert set for April 18
Come and be surrounded by the beauty of music at the University Chorus concert at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 featuring Irish songs, show tunes, …
Join colleagues for ‘A Time to Breathe,’ April 19
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing with “A Time to Breathe,” on Wednesday, April 19 from 12-1 p.m.
Triptych+1: Student poetry reading at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy students will read their original creative work—poetry, fiction and memoir at Pages Bookshop in Detroit on Thursday, April 20. The reading is set for 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Cybersecurity & Information Systems students compete in NICE Challenge competition
Three Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity & Information Systems majors spent four hours April 12 competing to win and helped pilot the newly-developed NICE Challenge Cybersecurity Competition.
‘Stop human trafficking’ event set April 17
Join Care House of Oakland County to learn the warning signs of human trafficking as well as how to help and respond to those affected.
Writing workshop for faculty focuses on teaching writing, April 14
Join Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit for a workshop Friday, April 14 focused on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments into your courses.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar visits McNichols Campus
On Monday, April 10, U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar visited the McNichols Campus and University President Donald Taylor. Thanedar, who represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, which includes …
Wellness Center looking for participants for Fall 2023 Health Fair
The Wellness Center is looking for any clubs, organizations or departments on campus that would be interested in hosting a table at the health fair. The event is set for Thursday, Oct. 19 on the McNichols Campus.
Admissions hiring summer ambassadors
Detroit Mercy students, the Office of Admissions is looking for student ambassadors during the summer!
Participate in Engineering & Science’s undergraduate research week, April 11-13
The College of Engineering & Science is celebrating Undergraduate Research Week (URW) on April 11 and April 13! This celebration of undergraduate scholarship will take place with a variety of professional development events on the McNichols Campus.
Money Management Seminar set for Thursday, April 13
The Center for Career & Professional Development will host a Money Management Seminar facilitated by Alliance Catholic Credit Union. The seminar is set for Thursday, April 13 at 12:45 p.m.
Creative Writing Collective returns on Wednesday, April 12
The next gathering is Wednesday, April 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 205, Briggs Building. The session will be led by Amanda Hiber.
Call for Administrator Nominations: Agere ex Missione Award
University of Detroit Mercy’s Mission Effectiveness team solicits nominations of administrators for the Agere ex Missione Award. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, April 12 at 5 p.m.
Cybersecurity students place third in April NCAE competition
Organized by Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity & Information Systems department, 12 students formed two teams (cyber defenders), with one of those teams winning the competition on Saturday, April 1.
Holy Week schedule, Blessing of New Stations of the Cross
Holy Week is here and University Ministry invites you to enter into this solemn and blessed week.
Kyra Harris Bolden ’14 featured speaker at Law lecture on social justice
Michigan Supreme Court Justice and Detroit Mercy alumna Kyra Harris Bolden ’14 is the special lecturer at the fifth annual Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice, hosted by Detroit Mercy Law. The lecture, titled, “Justice for All,” is set for Thursday, April 13 from 5-6 p.m. in Room 226 of the Riverfront Campus.
International Night has been postponed
Due to a scheduling conflict, International Night, originally set for April 13, has been postponed to a later date.
Support TENN in annual Food Fest fundraiser, April 4
The fundraiser will feature great food from 313 Curbside Eatery food truck from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4!
PA students collecting donations in partnership with NOAH Project
Didactic Physician Assistant students at Detroit Mercy have been participating in service learning this semester with The NOAH Project (Networking, Organizing, and Advocating for the Homeless) in Detroit. Donations are being collected through Friday April 7 and can be dropped off in the collection bin located in the College of Health Professions Student Lounge.
Register for ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship case competition, hosted by UDM
The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Detroit Chapter’s ninth annual Cybersecurity Scholarship case competition is designed to enrich the experience of students by providing them a real-world experience. The University of Detroit Mercy is serving as a host in 2023.
Antoine Davis wins College Men’s Three-Point Championship
Antoine Davis, the NCAA’s all-time leader in made 3-pointers (588), added another crown to his ledger Thursday, March 30 after he topped the eight-player field to win the TaxAct Men’s College Three-Point Championship.
Emory Theology professor is speaker for Cushing Distinguished Lecture
The Department of Religious Studies invites the campus community to the 2023 Cushing Distinguished Lecture, set for Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the College of Health Professions, Room 124.
President Taylor shares vision, initiatives during inaugural address
President Donald Taylor was officially inaugurated as the 26th president at University of Detroit Mercy on March 24 and delivered an address to more than 500 people in attendance at Calihan Hall.
Detroit Mercy’s First Generation Network to host networking, fundraising event
The First Generation network of Detroit Mercy is set to host a black-tie networking and fundraising event, to be held 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, March 31 on the McNichols Campus.
Detroit Mercy to offer up to $12,000 for Vehicle Cyber Engineering scholarships
University of Detroit Mercy announces the availability of full-tuition scholarships of up to $12,000 each for graduate students enrolling in the College of Engineering & Science’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) graduate certificate program.
Phenomenal Women’s Reception celebrates women at Detroit Mercy
The reception, hosted by the Student Life Office on Tuesday, March 28 in the Student Union Ballroom, is dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy.
“The Letter” screening and discussion, March 28
Join the Institute for Leadership and Service and the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a screening of the gripping documentary, “The Letter,” on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Empowerment self-defense course set for March 29
The free course is set for Wednesday, March 29 at 1 p.m. inside of the Student Fitness Center. It’s open for both students and employees.
Fr. Hipskind to lead discussion on finding your purpose, March 30
The King-Chavez Parks (KCP) program invites all students to an upcoming event featuring the Director of Service Learning Fr. Tim Hipskind, “What is your calling? What is your purpose?”
Author Anthony Grooms visits literature classroom virtually on March 29
Anthony Grooms, the author of several works of fiction, including Bombingham and Vain Conversation, will be joining online class meetings of Professor of English Michael Barry’s Study of Fiction course on Wednesday, March 29.
Two TENN summer jobs available
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is looking to hire for two part-time summer positions, an assistant manager and garden manager.
President Taylor’s inauguration is Friday, March 24
Donald B. Taylor, Ph.D., will be inaugurated as University of Detroit Mercy’s 26th president Friday, March 24 at 3 p.m. in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.
Jennifer Hart shares philosophical insights on Ghana and African Studies
Jennifer Hart, a professor of History and Anthropology at Wayne State University, reflects on the impact of her training as a philosophy student and her time studying with Dr. Kwame Gyekye in Ghana during a presentation on Wednesday, March 29 at 6:45 p.m. in Briggs Building, Room 317.