Sr. Erin McDonald featured in latest Conversations issue
University Minister Erin McDonald, CSJ, has an article featured in the new issue of Conversations in Jesuit Higher Education, which can be found across all Detroit Mercy campuses.
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First Cybersecurity Club meeting set for Sept. 25
In the first Cybersecurity Club meeting of the academic year, guest speaker Joe Maki will discuss the importance of the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC).
Celebrate Spirit Mass set for Thursday
Celebrate Spirit with the Detroit Mercy community in the official welcoming event of the new school year on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Five to receive Business Leadership Awards on Oct. 8
Five College of Business Administration (CBA) graduates and leaders in their professional careers will be honored during the annual Business Leadership Awards, set for Sunday, Oct. 8.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network begins produce deliveries for the 2023-24 school year, starting Friday, Sept. 8 and student volunteers are needed!
Join TENN’s garden service days, starting Sept. 6
Earn service hours, learn about gardening and have fun outside in the dirt with TENN’s garden service days, which are weekly on Wednesdays on the McNichols Campus.
Outdoor movie screening of Steamboy set for Sept. 6
Join the Anime Club, The Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a free movie screening of Steamboy on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.
Audition for ‘A Year with Frog and Toad,’ Sept. 5
“A Year with Frog and Toad” is based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel and was originally presented on Broadway. The DMTC production is directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk.
Social Work alumna works with animals to impact local students
Shakesha Alexander ’19 uses her love for animals to support the mental health and well-being of local students and staff as director of animal-assisted interventions for the River Rouge School District.
Titan Fest showcases Detroit Mercy’s student orgs, Sept. 8
Detroit Mercy’s annual student organization fair, Titan Fest, is set for Friday, Sept. 8 from 3-6 p.m.
Largest McNichols freshman class in 14 years participates in PTV
Students from Detroit Mercy’s largest freshman class on the McNichols Campus in 14 years participated in Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) during the final part of orientation, Aug. 22-25.
Learn about Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 31
Enjoy free food, fun games and a chance to learn about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts at the Theatre Welcome Party.
Fun promos, giveaways on tap for home soccer games
The 2023 Detroit Mercy soccer seasons are kicking off with fun promotions and giveaways for all fans in attendance!
Student employment process has gone paperless
Please make sure to review the Student Employment website for the new process and required documents for the new student employment process.
Titan Innovation Fund: Call for Pre-Proposals
A reminder that Wednesday, Aug. 30 is the submission deadline for the Titan Innovation Fund Pre-Proposals. The Titan Innovation Fund has been established as a way of helping to build a culture of visionary thinking and decisive action at Detroit Mercy.
Law’s 111th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 12
Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.
Outdoor Mass for all helps usher in school year, Aug. 27
Join the University Ministry staff and Detroit Mercy campus community for the annual Outdoor Mass on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Student Union Plaza.
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.
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.