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 …
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….
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 …
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.
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.
Detroit Mercy is offering Titans and the community several ticketing options for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, including a pair of exclusive experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
Each day, we will focus on ways to cultivate resiliency, healing and improved health outcomes, to bring your healthiest self forward.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
There is still time to register for 2023 Summer II classes! Classes for the second semester of summer begin on Monday, June 26.
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.
Seven students and four professors had the trip of a lifetime during an unforgettable immersion experience to India from May 16-26.
Detroit Mercy student Hisham Almadani grew up playing a wide variety of video games and hopes to make a career writing about esports.
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.
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department offers a selection of summer reading recommendations from faculty and students.
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.
Associate Professor of Biology Stokes S. Baker and Professor of Philosophy Gail Presbey received awards from the Fulbright Program to study abroad.
Fr. Jerry Cavanagh’s unparalleled life and career as a founder of the field of Business Ethics will be celebrated Saturday, June 3 on the McNichols Campus.
A video feature of School of Architecture & Community Development graduate Asia Williams, who is a proud Downtown Boxing Gym graduate and is continuing her education at Detroit Mercy for a master’s degree:
Marketing and Communications with a few important reminders for the University community regarding style, accessibility, designs and more.
The entire Titan community is invited to attend the Wellness and Well-being Expo, which is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Do you know an emerging young adult leader? Are you one? Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) is a leadership program for young adults (age 24-39), rooted in the spirituality tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Are you looking to fill a gap year with experiences that you will never forget? Check out these full-time options, which you can do right here at Detroit Mercy!
The University held the inaugural Spotlight on Excellence Celebration event on Monday, May 15 that brought together the Detroit Mercy community in the Student Union Ballroom of the McNichols Campus.
The Vivere ex Missione awards are presented annually to four graduating students whose time at University of Detroit Mercy was marked by leadership, service and scholarship. The winners are announced during each of the four commencement ceremonies.
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing with “A Time to Breathe.” The event will take place on the second floor of the Student Union, in Room 208.
A team from the College of Engineering & Science made a strong showing at the DTE/ESD Michigan Energy Efficiency Conference and Exhibition on Tuesday, May 9, where they presented their project for the DTE E-challenge 5.
Join the Alumni Relations team in exploring seven historically significant Detroit landmarks on this adventure. Visit and learn about the history of Detroit’s oldest landmarks, neighborhoods, churches and communities.
The HERI Faculty Survey has come to an end. We want to thank all faculty for their participation in the survey! There was responses from 45% of the full-time faculty.
More than 1,000 graduates (1,086) are expected to participate and walk in the four commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus during the four ceremonies Friday and Saturday.
Even after rising to a vice president position in the financial world, Matthew Snyder’s childhood dream tugged at his heart.
“Spotlight on Excellence” is a rebranded employee recognition event to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of our faculty, staff, administrators and retirees.
As part of Detroit Mercy’s ongoing effort to modernize our IT infrastructure, many of Detroit Mercy’s on-premise systems will be moving to the cloud.
Angel Mangham has made her mark at Detroit Mercy and within the School of Architecture & Community Development. As president of the school’s chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, she works to amplify the voices of Black architects.
Detroit Mercy hosted its inaugural Multicultural Graduation Celebration on Thursday, May 4 in the Student Union Ballroom.
The celebration honored the success and achievements of graduates from historically underrepresented groups, including the following identities: Black/African American, Latino/a/e, Native American/Indigenous, Asian/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North/South Asian, and LGBTQ+.
The free webinar Wednesday, May 10 is open to all faculty, staff and administrators and will be run by Michael Maher has a doctorate in education from St. Louis University.
When Keagan Tremel walks across the commencement stage to pick up her diploma, it will be an especially important accomplishment. Not very long ago, she was told she may never walk again.
