SACD dean earns AIA Detroit’s Gold Medal Award
UDM School of Architecture & Community Development Dean Dan Pitera was recently awarded with what is considered to be AIA Detroit’s highest honor.
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President’s Convocation is Aug. 16
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the President’s Convocation, the official opening of the 2023-24 academic year.
End of an Era: The Fisher Administration Center is coming down
The Fisher Administration Center, a longtime fixture on the McNichols Campus of the University and landmark on Livernois Avenue, is set to be demolished in 2023.
UDM earns Michigan Veteran Friendly designation for ninth-straight year
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) started the Michigan Veteran Friendly designation in 2015-16 and for the ninth-straight year, Detroit Mercy has once again been …
Research teams’ findings may lead to new treatments for cholera
An international team of researchers, led by Eric Krukonis of the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, revealed for the first time the atomic structure of ToxR, a protein bound to the DNA of two promoters of the genes that control the virulence of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera.
Faculty, staff welcome to join incoming students for community engagement
All Detroit Mercy faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year (McNichols Campus) students in the half-day of service that they do as a part of their orientation program on Aug. 23-24.
Introducing the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors an alumnus from each of its seven schools or colleges for the way they have excelled in their …
Jesuit influence pushes UDM graduate to pursue missionary work in Belize
Paul Manuszak ’22 left his engineering job to follow a yearning for faith-based missionary work. He’ll work with the Jesuits in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Belize beginning on Aug. 1.
Journalists to discuss reporting on doctors helping Ukrainian children
University of Detroit Mercy will host veteran Detroit Free Press journalists Mandi Wright and Kristen Jordan Shamus who will discuss their experiences covering a story from Poland about Michigan doctors treating children wounded in the war in Ukraine.
Plan ahead for a healthy fall
With fall approaching, there a number of preventative measures to consider when talking about wellness and well-being and public health.
Stacy Gnall to give reading Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall will give a reading 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop with fiction writer Casey Bell.
Several ITS systems scheduled for downtime, July 22-28
The Personal Profile and Self-Service links in https://my.udmercy.edu, the Parking Permit Systems and the Employee Directory will be unavailable beginning Saturday, July 22 and is set to be back online the evening of Friday, July 28.
Detroit Mercy receives fourth Fulbright-Hays Grant
University of Detroit Mercy, in partnership with Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla., has been awarded a new Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad (GPA) grant to Brazil. It is the University’s fourth such grant.
St. Peter and Paul Church continues 175th anniversary celebration, July 18
The 175th anniversary for Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church continues on Tuesday, July 18 with a presentation by City of Detroit historian Jamon Jordan about the oldest church in the city.
UDM welcomes Jesuit to Advancement office
University of Detroit Mercy has named Patrick Dorsey, S.J., to the position of director of development for University Special Projects.
Detroit Mercy, GM partner to build tomorrow’s leaders
Detroit Mercy and General Motors joined forces to host the GM Student Corps/UDM College Experience event on July 11. In its 11th year, this transformative program offered nearly 100 students from 14 high schools in southeast Michigan “a day in the life of a college student.”
Rocket Mortgage offering several savings packages for Detroit Mercy community
As Rocket Mortgage VIP partners, Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and alumni can receive remarkable savings on mortgages and refinancing options.
Get to know: Mark Haidar ’09, returning the favor to ‘incredible people’
Between war and poverty, there was very little that Mark Haidar had power over while growing up in a refugee area in Lebanon. But an IBM computer, donated to his school by the United Nations, helped him feel empowered as a child and started a successful journey in technology.
Get to know: Kathy Dul Aznavorian ’68, looking out for tomorrow’s Titans
Kathy Dul Aznavorian never envisioned that she would enter the business world when she came to University of Detroit as a mathematics student. But a movie she saw the summer of her freshman year changed her course to Accounting.
Living Tribute: Tree dedications at McNichols Campus Library honor longtime colleagues
The McNichols Campus Library was recently honored to coordinate tree dedications in memory of two beloved former colleagues in Linda Hopkins and David Moody.
Jefferson Exum discusses recent Supreme Court Affirmative Action ruling
School of Law Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision about affirmative action on the digital Michigan Chronicle newscast and WDET’s …
University Statement on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
As many of you know, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action on June 29, 2023, will have a significant impact on institutions of higher education throughout our country. We pray for all of our friends and member institutions who will experience an array of challenges due to this decision, but most importantly for all students who will be directly affected by the court’s actions….
Air Quality Alert
Dear Detroit Mercy Community, This week, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an air quality alert for the entire state due …
Antoine Davis signs contract with Portland Trail Blazers
Former Titan men’s basketball standout Antoine Davis officially made the next step in his basketball journey, signing a free-agent contract with the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA on Friday. Davis will now compete for a spot on Portland’s roster ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Event honors life, work of Fr. Jerry Cavanagh, S.J.
More than 150 people came together on June 3 to celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Fr. Gerald Cavanagh, S.J. Proceeds from the event will support the new Cavanagh Fund for Ethical Solutions to Social Problems.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic
Detroit Mercy is offering Titans and the community several ticketing options for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, including a pair of exclusive experiences.
Fr. Dowling painting graces cover of College and Research Libraries journal
Dowling’s painting was featured recently on the front cover in the June 2023 edition of the College & Research Libraries News official magazine, which provides articles on the latest trends and practices affecting academic and research libraries to more than 9,000 members of the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Detroit Mercy is site of financial literacy camp for youth
Some 200 metro Detroit students and counselors will come to Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus in July to learn financial literacy in an event hosted by the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing.
Detroit Mercy group travels abroad for Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy tour
A group of 15 from the University, which included students, faculty, staff and alumni visited Ireland from May 24-31 to learn about the life, work and history of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.
Participants wanted for eye movement study in June
Students, earn compensation or extra credit this summer through an eye movement and visual information processing study. Research participants are needed for the study, which will take just one hour.
Celebration of 175th anniversary of Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, June 25
The celebration of the oldest church building in the city of Detroit begins with a musical prelude at 10:30 a.m. on June 25 and will be followed by a Jesuit Family Block Party with BBQ from Slows To Go and music, games and fun for all ages!
Detroit Mercy names Fr. Charles O. Oduke as vice president for Mission Integration
The Rev. Charles O. Oduke will begin his tenure at the University Aug. 1. He is a Catholic priest who was a Jesuit for two decades.
Detroit Mercy featured in EducationWorld magazine cover story
Detroit Mercy is featured along with several other Michigan Colleges Alliance institutions in a June 2023 cover story for EducationWorld, which is the largest educational publication in India.
Professor, alumnus ruminates on the importance of sport to the spirit in new book
In March, Patrick Kelly, S.J. ’83 published “Play, Sport, and Spirit,” reflecting on what’s lost when the element of play is marginalized in sports.
Law student captures space through astrophotography
When Janson Fu isn’t handling all the responsibilities that come with being a law student, he has his eyes on the stars. His hobby of astrophotography involves photographing the night sky and celestial events.
Summer Wellness and Well-being during June
Each day, we will focus on ways to cultivate resiliency, healing and improved health outcomes, to bring your healthiest self forward.
STAR Center opening celebration set for June 15
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to join the College of Health Professions for the Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center opening celebration on Thursday, June 15 from 5-7 p.m.
Detroit Mercy’s new STAR Center will create healthcare stars
The new Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center is designed to promote student-faculty collaboration in one space, enhance flexibility of the curriculum and the scenarios help students understand the benefits of different ways of treating patients.
Seven SACD students receive Michigan Architectural Foundation scholarships
Seven Detroit Mercy School of Architecture & Community Development students have been awarded 2023 scholarships from the Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF). They comprised of more than half of the dozen scholarships handed out by MAF in 2023.
Detroit Mercy participates in first Mercy Roundtable on Nonviolence
A number of Detroit Mercy faculty and administrators from the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown campuses participated in the Conference for Mercy Higher Education’s Mercy Roundtable from May 30-June 1.
Celebrate Pride Month with the University
Detroit Mercy is inclusive and welcoming to all people because we are Catholic, Jesuit and Mercy, and our desire to meet people where they are flows from our Catholic tradition of recognizing and honoring the inherent human dignity of all people.
Grant to help build diverse pipeline of researchers
A six-figure grant from the National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will fund programming designed to recruit and train a diverse group of undergraduates to pursue postgraduate education and careers in biomedical sciences.
Summer II classes start June 26
There is still time to register for 2023 Summer II classes! Classes for the second semester of summer begin on Monday, June 26.
Leadership minor is a major attraction
For more than a decade, the Leadership minor has been an important part of the college education for hundreds of UDM graduates. More than 500 students are enrolled in the minor each semester.
Photos: Detroit Mercy visits India during immersion experience
Seven students and four professors had the trip of a lifetime during an unforgettable immersion experience to India from May 16-26.
Love of video games, writing puts student on unique career path
Detroit Mercy student Hisham Almadani grew up playing a wide variety of video games and hopes to make a career writing about esports.
On exhibit at Library: Celebrating the life and career of Fr. Cavanagh
In conjunction with the University’s upcoming June 3 celebration of the life and career of Fr. Jerry Cavanagh, the Libraries and College of Business Administration have partnered on an exhibit highlighting the late Jesuit’s unparalleled career as one of the founders of business ethics.
Summer reading recommendations from the English Department
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department offers a selection of summer reading recommendations from faculty and students.
Full coverage: 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Photos and video content from the 2023 Commencement ceremonies are rolling in. More than 1,000 graduates participated in the ceremonies on May 12-13.
UDM faculty receive 2023-24 Fulbright awards
Associate Professor of Biology Stokes S. Baker and Professor of Philosophy Gail Presbey received awards from the Fulbright Program to study abroad.