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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.
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.
Pickleball clinic and competition set for Homecoming Saturday, Sept. 27
Learn the basics of pickleball and join a friendly competition during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Open to all skill levels.
Men’s soccer to raise money for Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation, Sept. 20
Assist the men’s soccer program with raising funds for The Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation at their match against Green Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20, as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Founders Week events set for Sept. 19-28
Founder’s Week celebrates both Catherine McAuley and St. Ignatius of Loyola with a number of special events beginning Friday, Sept. 19, and running through Sunday, Sept. 28.
CHASS, SACD to hold info sessions for Mexico spring break trip
Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will hold in-person and virtual info sessions on Sept. 24, 26 and Oct. 2 for their joint spring break trip to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico, in March 2026.
Ask MarCom drop-in support on Wednesday, Sept. 17
Do you have questions about how to promote your organization or event? Do you want to create more effective fliers or digital slides? Maybe you wonder why Marketing & Communications won’t let you make up your own logo. If so, Ask MarCom is for you.
Detroit Mercy to host mental illness awareness walk, Sept. 20
Some 2,000 supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are expected to participate in a 5K walk on UDM’s campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
TENN hosts garden party for the community, Sept. 16
All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating the community and bustling garden with an afternoon of food, fun and harvesting on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Community engaged learning reflection workshop set for Sept. 18
Explore reflection as a key element for successful community-engaged learning pedagogy at a workshop designed to examine how AI can enhance the approach to assessing reflection on Sept. 18.
Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Clinic to hold discussion on wrongful convictions
To recognize Wrongful Conviction Day, Detroit Mercy School of Law Conviction Integrity Clinic will hold a discussion on Oct. 8 on wrongful convictions entitled “Unraveling Injustice: Insights from the Courtroom and the Wrongfully Convicted.”
Mission Formation Retreat schedule now available for all campuses
These half-day retreats are designed to create space for reflection, dialogue, and connection to the University of Detroit Mercy’s mission in ways that enrich both professional and personal life.
Connect with Detroit Mercy neighbors at Martin Park walk, Sept. 13
Connect with UDM’s neighbors at the annual Martin Park Walk on Saturday, Sept. 13 at noon. Walk begins at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church pavilion.
Detroit Mercy Law to launch state’s first online J.D.; major gift from alumnus Jonathan D. Rose will fund startup
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will launch a fully online juris doctor degree in fall 2026, thanks to a $2.22-million gift from Jonathan D. Rose. The Online J.D. Program (OJD) will be the first in Michigan and just the 21st in the nation, impacting the lives of many students to come.
Celebrate Spirit! launches new school year, Sept. 11
The official welcoming event to the new school year for the University community, Celebrate Spirit!, is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m. with free lunch and reception to follow at 1 p.m.
First gathering of Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 9
The fall semester’s first installment of the Creative Writing Collective will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. inside the Briggs Building. All are welcome who have an interest in creative writing.
Titans on the Move walking group for faculty and staff, starts Sept. 9
All faculty and staff are invited to join Titans on the Move: Walking Group — a new monthly wellness walk designed to help build community across campus. First group walk takes place Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Sr. JoAnn Persch to speak during Founders Spirit Week, Sept. 22
Discover the inspiring story of a courageous and caring Sister of Mercy who supports immigrant families at Founders Spirit week on Sept. 22. Sr. JoAnn Persch will share her journey in caring for immigrant families in need within her Chicago community and discuss the issue of immigration from the perspective of the Mercy social concerns.
Take action with TENN during Hunger Action Month in September
Join the fight against hunger in Detroit this September and help TENN build a more food-sovereign Detroit through student-led produce deliveries, urban gardening, composting and food waste education.
A Night with the Titans Brings the City of Detroit Together
The first-ever Night with the Titans brought together more than 250 supporters of University Detroit Mercy and raised more than $110,000 for the University’s athletics programs.
Download your headshot from President’s Convocation and submit a person page update
Headshot photographs taken by MarCom’s photographer at President’s Convocation are now available for the University community to download. You may use them on your person page, so submit any additional updates through MarCom’s web request form.
Pickleball for faculty, staff returns Thursdays at Student Fitness Center
The indoor sessions from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Thursdays are for everyone from seasoned players to those curious and wanting to try something new. It’s a great way to unwind, connect and have fun with the Detroit Mercy community.
Law’s 113th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 23
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 113th annual Red Mass at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23, inside of Ss. Peter & Paul Church at the Riverfront Campus.
CHASS to kick off school year at welcome bash, Sept. 4
Join CHASS for a Welcome Bash on Thursday, Sept. 4, and participate in an afternoon of fun, food and festivities to kick off the new academic year.
RecFest returns Aug. 26 with games, food, fun at Student Fitness Center
Explore the diverse recreational opportunities offered by University Recreation at the second annual RecFest, held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 inside of the Student Fitness Center.
UDM Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6
The free event open to all is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. UDM’s part in the event will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors and much more.
Get creative with English Department’s Magnetic Poetry Contest
All Detroit Mercy students, alumni faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers in the Briggs Building. Submit a photo of your completed poem by Saturday, Sept. 27.